Donald Kathan, Economic Development Administration - US Ignite Application Summit 2013, Chicago

1. Donald Kathan
Area Director
US Ignite Application Summit
June 26, 2013

2. 2
EDA’s MISSION
To lead the federal economic
development agenda by promoting
innovation and
competitiveness, preparing American
regions for growth and success in the
world wide economy.

3. 3
EDA’s
Funding
Opportunities
i6 Challenge
Jobs and Innovation
Accelerator Challenge
EDA Funding Opportunities

4. 4
Eligible Applicant?
State and Local Units of
Government
Institutions of Higher
Education
Non-Profits (in cooperation
with a unit of local
government)
ELIGIBILITY

5. 5
A Few Things EDA
Cannot Do
No grant awards to for-profit
organizations or businesses
No grant awards to private
individuals
Ineligible Activities

6. 6
Learn more about
EDA
www.eda.gov
Starting the process

7. 7
Thank You
Donald Kathan
Area Director
Economic Development Administration
111 N. Canal St., Ste. 855
Chicago, IL 60606
Office: (312) 353-8143 ext. 131
dkathan@eda.gov