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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

11.312: Research and Evaluation Program

Objectives: To assist in the determination of causes of excessive unemployment and underemployment in various areas and regions of the Nation. To assist in the formulation and implementation of national, State, and local programs that will raise income levels and otherwise produce solutions to the problems resulting from the above conditions. To evaluate the effectiveness of approaches and techniques employed to alleviate economic distress.

PROGRAM AND AWARD FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS INFORMATION CONTACTS

RELATED PROGRAMS ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

11.312 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: Eligible applicants are private individuals, firms, colleges, universities and other institutions, for profit or nonprofit organizations.

Beneficiary Eligibility: Program results are intended to benefit Government jurisdictions, public and private organizations, firms, and individuals engaged in activities directed toward generating or saving jobs and income.

Credentials/Documentation: Qualifications of researchers are considered during the application review process. Applicants must have demonstrated expertise in the proposed area of study.

11.312 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: Preapplication procedures and time frames are set forth in the Federal Register Notice of Funding Availability. Applicants should be aware that these notices may be general or very specific in the topics for which they solicit proposals. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure: Applicants whose proposals are selected for further consideration will be given formal instructions and all application materials. This program is subject to provisions of 15 CFR Part 29b for institutions of higher education and other nonprofit organizations and of 15 CFR Part 24 for State and local governments. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for institutions of higher education, with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, and with OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations.

Award Procedure: The Assistant Secretary for Economic Development, Department of Commerce, approves Research and Evaluation grants.

Deadlines: Dates are published in the Federal Register.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applications are generally approved or disapproved within 2 months of receipt of a complete application.

Appeals: None.

Renewals: Not applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals: (1) Does not depend on further EDA or other federal assistance; (2) Strengthens local economic development capacity; (3) Benefits severely distressed areas; (4) Helps diversify distressed economies; (5) Demonstrates innovative approaches to economic development.

Examples of Funded Projects: Evaluation of the Impact of Revolving Loan Fund Investments; Study of Effective Indian Economic Development Projects and Practices; and a Socioeconomic Data User's Guide.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: In fiscal year 1999, grants and cooperative agreements ranged from $6,729 to $163,919. The average EDA support was $41,670.

11.312 RELATED PROGRAMS:

11.303 Economic Development: Technical Assistance.

11.312 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

In fiscal year 1999, four projects were funded.

11.312 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Type of Assistance: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).

Obligations: (Grants) FY 99 $500,000; FY 00 est $500,000; and FY 01 est $500,000.

Budget Account Number: 13-2050-0-1-452.

Authorization: Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended, Public Law 105-393, 42 U.S.C. 3147.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: 13 CFR 307.7 - 307.9 and 48 CFR, Part 31.

11.312 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: None.

Headquarters Office: John J. McNamee, Director, Research and National Technical Assistance Division, Room H-7019, EDA, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone: (202) 482-4085. Use the same number for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

11.312 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Usually waived.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Varies, but usually a period of 6 months. Funds are released as required and justified.

Uses and Use Restrictions: Funding is for research (including evaluative research), training and EDA program evaluations to carry out the objectives of the program.

11.312 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: Grantees must complete Standard Form 270 to receive disbursements. Progress reports are required prior to making subsequent disbursement and shall be submitted in accordance with 15 CFR Part 14 "Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, Other Non-Profit, and Commercial Organizations," and 15 CFR Part 24, "Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments," as applicable.

Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. 133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), recipients that are States, Local Governments, Non-profit Organizations (to include Hospitals), and Institutions of Higher Learning shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501-7507). Commercial organizations shall be subject to the audit requirements as stipulated in the award document. States, local governments, and non-profit governments that expend $300,000 or more in a year in Federal awards shall have single or program-specific audit conducted for that year.

Records: Not applicable.