Recipients must submit financial and performance reports as required by the award agreement. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised June 27, 2003), recipients that are States, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education are subject to the audit requirements contained in Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501 et seq). Commercial organizations shall be subject to the audit requirements as stipulated in the award document. States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations that expend $500,000 or more in a year in Federal awards shall have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year. Records: All financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical reports, and other records of recipients and sub-recipients are required to be maintained by the terms of the agreement. The recipient must retain records for three years after completion of the project or submission of the final financial reports, whichever is later, and have them readily available for inspection and audit. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-2050-0-1-452. Obligations: (Investments) FY 05 $9,207,000; FY 06 est $8,203,000; and FY 07 $0. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: In FY 2005 range of investments: $7,544 to $473,000. The average grant for the University Center Program in fiscal year 2005 was $100,403; for National Technical Assistance projects, $274,436; and for Local Technical Assistance projects, $33,883. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In FY 2005, 88 projects were funded. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 13 C.F.R. parts 300-302, 306. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Refer to Appendix IV of the Catalog for EDA Regional Office addresses. Headquarters Office: For University Center and Local Technical Assistance grants, refer to Appendix IV of the Catalog for EDA regional office addresses and telephone numbers. For National Technical Assistance grants, contact EDA, U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of External Affairs and Communication, 1401 Constitution Ave NW, HCHB Room 7816, Washington DC 20230. Telephone: (202) 482-4208. Web Site Address: http://www.eda.gov. RELATED PROGRAMS: 11.800, Minority Business Enterprise Centers; 23.009, Appalachian Local Development District Assistance; 59.037, Small Business Development Center. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: University Center projects provide management and technical assistance services to communities, counties, districts, nonprofit development groups, and technology transfer assistance to firms. Many local technical assistance projects help to determine the economic feasibility of various local development projects involving industrial, commercial, and other activities. National technical assistance projects fund reports on innovative economic development and the dissemination of economic development information. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: EDA will screen all proposals for the feasibility of the budget presented and conformance with EDA statutory and regulatory requirements. EDA will assess the economic development needs of the affected region in which the proposed project will be located (or will service) as well as the capability of the proponent to implement the proposed project. Furthermore, EDA will select proposals competitively based on strategic areas of interest and priority considerations identified in the applicable announcement of FFO. EDA may also consider the degree to which an investment in the proposed project will satisfy one or more of the following criteria: (a) Is marketbased and results driven; (b) Has strong organizational leadership; (c) Advances productivity, innovation and entrepreneurship; (d) Looks beyond the immediate economic horizon, anticipates economic changes and diversifies the local and regional economy and; (e) Demonstrates a high degree of local commitment. A proposal for investment assistance must meet EDA's investment policy guidelines (as set out in 13 C.F.R. 301.8) and other requirements as set out in the applicable FFO. 11.307 ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE (Economic Adjustment) FEDERAL AGENCY: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended, Sec.209. 42 U.S.C. 3149. OBJECTIVES: To address the needs of distressed communities experiencing adverse economic changes that may occur suddenly or over time, and generally result from industrial or corporate restructuring, new Federal laws or requirements, reduction in defense expenditures, depletion of natural resources, or natural disaster. Economic Adjustment Assistance investments are intended to enhance a distressed community's ability to compete economically by stimulating private investment in targeted areas. Current investment priorities include proposals that: (a) promote comprehensive, entrepreneurial, and innovation-based economic development efforts that enhance the competitiveness of regions in the global economy. The investments will be part of a long-term strategy to promote the region's success in achieving a rising standard of living by supporting existing industry clusters, developing emerging new clusters, or attracting new regional economic drivers; (b) support technology-led economic development and reflect the important role of linking universities and industry and technology transfers; and (c) advance community-and faith-based social entrepreneurship in redevelopment strategies for regions of chronic economic distress. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Strategy investments help organize and carry out a planning process in order to develop a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) tailored to the community's specific economic problems and opportunities. Implementation Investments support one or more activities identified in an EDA-approved CEDS. Awards may be used for activities such as developing and updating a CEDS and for implementing the CEDS by carrying out projects for site acquisition and preparation, construction, rehabilitation, and equipping facilities, technical assistance, market or industry research and analysis, and other activities set out in 13 C.F.R. 307.3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Eligible applicants for EDA investment assistance include a State, city, county, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of such political subdivision, an institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education, an Economic Development District organization, a private or public nonprofit organization or association, including a faith-based nonprofit organization, acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State, or an Indian Tribe, or a consortium of Indian Tribes. Individuals, companies, corporations, and associations organized for profit are not eligible. As used in this paragraph, 'State' includes the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau. Beneficiary Eligibility: None. Investments are intended to alleviate long-term deterioration and sudden and severe economic dislocation in distressed communities and regions. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants for assistance must develop a CEDS that identifies the actual or anticipated adjustment problem and prescribe steps to address that problem. Implementation investments applications must be consistent with an approved CEDS. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: EDA's Regional Office representative or Economic Development Representative (EDR) will meet with the proponent to determine whether preparation of a project proposal is appropriate. If appropriate, the proponent will be requested to prepare a brief project proposal according to an outline provided by the EDR. Following a review by the EDR and regional office staff, the Regional Director will determine whether to invite a formal application. An environmental impact assessment is necessary; an environmental impact statement may also be required. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: If an application is invited by the regional office, an EDR or regional office representative will provide necessary application materials and assist in filling them out. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110 and 15 CFR Part 24. Award Procedure: Applications are invited and approved by the Regional Director. Deadlines: Proposals are accepted on a continuing basis and applications are invited and processed as received. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Normally, two months are required for a final decision after the receipt of a completed application invited by EDA that meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: The maximum investment rate shall not exceed 50 percent of the project cost, except that the project may receive an investment rate up to 80 percent based on relative needs as measured by the severity and duration of unemployment and the per capita income level and extent of underemployment in the region. Indian Tribes may be eligible for an investment rate of 100 percent. In addition, States or political subdivisions of a State that have exhausted their effective borrowing and taxing capacity or non-profit organizations that have exhausted their effective borrowing capacity may also be eligible for a 100 percent rate. On average, EDA investment assistance covers approximately 50 percent of project costs. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: None. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: With the exception of strategy grants, quarterly financial reports are required until one year after final disbursement of funds. Reports on revolving loan fund investments are initially required semi-annually but may be changed to annual reports with the consent of the agency. Recipients are also required to report on program performance and project outcomes at intervals prescribed by the agency in compliance with Government Performance Results Act of 1993. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised June 27, 2003), recipients that are States, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher learning are subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.). Commercial organizations shall be subject to the audit requirements as stipulated in the award document. States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations that expend $500,000 or more in a year in Federal awards shall have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year. Records: All financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical reports and other records of recipients and sub-recipients are required to be maintained by the terms of the agreement. The grantee must retain records for three years after completion of the project or submission of the final financial report and be readily available for inspection and audit. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-2050-0-1-452. Obligations: (Investments) FY 05 $53,158,000; FY 06 est $44,154,000; and FY 07 est $0. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: In FY 2005 grants ranged from $20,000 to $4,000,000. The average grant for Economic Adjustment Assistance in the fiscal year 2005 was $609,305; for Disaster Assistance projects $829,705; and for Regular Assistance projects $602,489. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In FY 2005, 100 projects were funded. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 13 C.F.R. parts 300-302, 307. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Refer to Appendix IV of the Catalog for EDA regional office addresses. Headquarters Office: Refer to Appendix IV of the Catalog for the EDA regional office addresses and telephone numbers. Web Site Address: RELATED PROGRAMS: EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Investments awarded under the Economic Adjustment Program include: (1) strategy for recovery from plant closure and major permanent job loss; (2) rehabilitation of vacant industrial facility for multi-tenant use or as an incubator; (3) revolving loan funds or recapitalization of revolving loan funds. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: EDA will screen all proposals for the feasibility of the budget presented and conformance with EDA statutory and regulatory requirements. EDA will assess the economic development needs of the affected region in which the proposed project will be located (or will service) as well as the capability of the proponent to implement the proposed project. Furthermore, EDA will select proposals competitively based on strategic areas of interest and priority considerations identified in the applicable announcement of Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO). EDA may also consider the degree to which an investment in the proposed project will satisfy one or more of the following criteria: (a) Is market-based and results driven; (b) Has strong organizational leadership; (c) Advances productivity, innovation and entrepreneurship; (d) Looks beyond the immediate economic horizon, anticipates economic changes and diversifies the local and regional economy and; (e) Demonstrates a high degree of local commitment. A proposal for investment assistance must meet EDA's investment policy guidelines (as set out in 13 C.F.R. 301.8) and other requirements as set out in the applicable FFO. 11.312 RESEARCH AND EVALUATION PROGRAM FEDERAL AGENCY: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended (PWEDA), Sec. 207, 42 U.S.C. 3147. OBJECTIVES: The mission of EDA is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. Through its Research and Evaluation program, EDA will work towards fulfilling its mission by funding research and national technical assistance projects to promote competitiveness and innovation in urban and rural regions throughout the United States and its territories. By working in conjunction with its research partners, EDA will help States, local and Indian tribal governments and community-based organizations achieve their highest economic potential. Current funding priorities include proposals that enhance regional competitiveness by focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation strategies. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The Research and Evaluation program aims to fund research (including evaluative research) and national technical assistance projects to promote competitiveness and innovation in urban and rural regions throughout the United States. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Eligible applicants for, and eligible recipients of, EDA investment assistance under the Research and Evaluation program include: Economic Development District organizations; Indian Tribes or a consortium of Indian Tribes; States, cities or other political subdivisions of States, including a special purpose unit of State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; institutions of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; public or private non-profit organizations or associations acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. EDA is not authorized to provide grants directly to individuals or to for-profit entities seeking to start or expand a private business. Beneficiary Eligibility: None. Research and Evaluation investments are intended to finance projects that will help promote competitiveness and innovation in urban and rural regions throughout the United States. Credentials/Documentation: Qualifications of researchers are considered during the proposal and application review process. Applicants must have demonstrated expertise in the proposed area of study. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Applicants should submit proposals in accordance with the requirements of 13 C.F.R. part 306 and the applicable Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement. EDA Headquarters can provide assistance in connection with Research and Evaluation proposed projects. 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. The Research and Evaluation program is not subject to Executive Order 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." This program is subject to provisions of 15 C.F.R. part 14 for institutions of higher education and other nonprofit organizations, and provisions of 15 C.F.R. part 24 for State, local and Indian Tribal governments. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21, "Cost Principles for Education Institutions," OMB Circular No. A-87, "Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments," and OMB Circular No. A-122, "Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations." Award Procedure: The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development is the selecting official for Research and Evaluation projects. EDA will award investment assistance in accord with the procedures set forth in the applicable FFO. Deadlines: See deadlines set forth in the applicable FFO. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applications are generally approved or disapproved within two months of receipt of a complete application. Appeals: None. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Generally, the amount of the EDA grant may not exceed fifty (50) percent Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The length of time covered by the award period varies, but is usually a one year period. Funds are disbursed as required and justified. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Recipients 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 C.F.R. part 14, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, Other Nonprofit and Commercial Organizations," and 15 C.F.R. part 24, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments," as applicable. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised June 27, 2003), recipients that are States, local governments, nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education are subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.). Commercial organizations shall be subject to the audit requirements as stipulated in the award document. States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations that expend $500,000 or more in a year in Federal awards shall have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year. Records: All financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical reports, and other records of recipients and sub-recipients are required to be maintained by the terms of the agreement. The recipient must retain records for three years after completion of the project or submission of the final financial reports, whichever is later, and have them readily available for inspection and audit. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-2050-0-1-452. Obligations: (Grants) FY 05 $445,099; FY 06 est $481,000; and FY 07 $0. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: In fiscal year 2005, the average EDA support was $222,550. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2005, two projects were funded. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 13 C.F.R. parts 300-302, 306. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: For Research and Evaluation investments, contact Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of External Affairs and Communication, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, HCHB Room 7816, Washington DC 20230. Telephone: (202) 482-4208. Web Site Address: http://www.eda.gov. RELATED PROGRAMS: 11.303, Economic Development_Technical Assistance. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Evaluation of the Impact of Revolving Loan Fund Investments; Technology Infrastructure Needs in America's Distressed Communities; Role of Universities in Industry Cluster Development; Addressing Competitiveness and Innovation in Rural U.S. Regions - Developing and Analyzing Rural Clusters of Innovation and Linking Rural and Metropolitan Regions. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: EDA will screen all proposals for the feasibility of the budget presented and conformance with EDA statutory and regulatory requirements. EDA will access the economic development needs of the affected region in which the proposed project will be located (or will service) as well as the capacity of the proponent to implement the proposed project. Further, EDA will select proposals competitively based on strategic areas of interest and priority considerations identified in the applicable FFO announcement. EDA may also consider the degree to which an investment in the proposed project will satisfy one or more of the following criteria: (a) Is marketbased and results driven; (b) Has strong organizational leadership; (c) Advances productivity, innovation and entrepreneurship; (d) Looks beyond the immediate economic horizon, anticipates economic changes and diversifies the local and regional economy; and (e) Demonstrates a high degree of local commitment. A proposal for investment assistance must meet EDA's Investment Policy Guidelines (as set forth in 13 C.F.R. 301.8) and other requirements as set out in the applicable FFO. 11.313 TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FEDERAL AGENCY: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: Trade Act of 1974, Chapter 3, Title II, Pub. L. No. 93-618, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 2341 et seq. (Trade Act). OBJECTIVES: To provide trade adjustment assistance to firms and industries adversely affected by an increase in imports of directly competitive or similar articles with articles produced by the firm, and to help implement the firms' strategies to guide their economic recovery. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Under Chapter 3 of Title II of the Trade Act of 1974, a firm may apply to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) of the Department of Commerce for certification of eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance (TAA). Interested firms that believe they meet the requirements set forth in 13 C.F.R. part 315 may contact EDA or one of the EDAfunded Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers (TAACs). TAACs will assist firms, at no cost, in completing and submitting a petition (Form ED-840P or any successor form) to EDA. Before a firm receives technical assistance under the program, the firm must have an adjustment proposal approved by EDA. Usually the adjustment proposal, which includes an unbiased diagnostic of the firm's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, is prepared by the TAAC in cooperation with the certified firm. The adjustment proposal also identifies technical assistance tasks, which when implemented, will guide the firm toward economic recovery. The adjustment proposal must also demonstrate that the implementation of the technical assistance tasks has a reasonable chance helping the firm recover. The firm must pay at least 25 percent of the cost of preparing the adjustment proposal. After a firm's adjustment proposal is accepted by EDA, the firm is authorized to apply for technical assistance to implement the recovery strategy. The technical assistance is usually provided by a private consultant, who is jointly hired by the certified firm and the TAAC. The certified firm and the TAAC each typically pay one half of the consultant's fees. Actual provision of TAA will depend on the feasibility of the firm's adjustment proposal, compliance with the requirements of the Trade Act, EDA's regulations and guidelines, and the availability of funds. Organizations representing trade-injured industries are eligible under the Trade Act to apply to EDA for industry-wide assistance. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Section 253 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2343(b)) provides that grants may be awarded to "intermediary organizations (including Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers)" to provide assistance to trade-injured firms. For an industry association or other organizations to be eligible for industry assistance under section 265 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2355(a)), the applicant must submit evidence demonstrating that the industry faces import competition and includes a substantial number of Trade Act-certified firms or worker groups. Beneficiary Eligibility: Only manufacturing and producing firms certified by EDA on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce are eligible for assistance under the TAA program. Industries that can demonstrate they have been injured by imports and have a substantial number of Trade Act certified firm or worker groups may also benefit. The principal benefit is cost-shared technical assistance: the TAA program pays up to one-half of the cost of assistance by privatesector consultants and contractors for operational improvements at certified firms. Credentials/Documentation: The TAACS act as intermediaries for this program between EDA and the firm. Entities seeking industry wide assistance must contact EDA staff to discuss their needs, describe the import injury and determine if funding is available for industry wide projects. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Not applicable. This program is Excluded from coverage under E.O. Application Procedure: The nationwide network of 11 TAACS apply to EDA each year for funding for the coming fiscal year. Industry associations or other organizations seeking industry assistance must submit an application (SF-424) if invited to do so as a result of the meeting with EDA representatives. Award Procedure: Awards to TAACs are made based upon submitted applications, previous performance under cooperative agreements with EDA, and the availability of funds. Acceptance of an application or amended application for a cooperative agreement does not assure funding by EDA. Awards to industries are made based on conformance with program requirements and availability of funds. Deadlines: There are no deadlines, as long as the application allows enough time for processing to receive fiscal year funds. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: EDA generally makes a determination on a firm's certification for eligibility to apply for TAA within 60 days of receipt of its petition. Decisions on adjustment proposals are typically made within two to three weeks of receipt by EDA. Decisions on TAAC applications or industrywide assistance requests are normally made within two months of receipt of a fully complete application by EDA. Appeals: There is no appeal procedure for proponents or recipients. A petitioner whose petition for certification was denied may appeal pursuant to 13 C.F.R. 315.11. Renewals: TAAC investments are usually renewed; industry grants generally are not renewed. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Matching Share requirements are as follows: Each certified firm must pay Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Generally one year for TAAC investments and the amount of time needed to complete the project for industry grants. The TAA program is a nationwide federal program designed to help U.S. firms that have experienced business decline and loss of employment due to imports of like or directly competitive products. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Periodic reporting of operating results and progress, financial statements, and summary of funds spent. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised June 27, 2003), recipients that are States, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education are subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.). Commercial organizations shall be subject to the audit requirements as stipulated in the award documents. States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations that expend $500,000 or more in a year in federal awards shall have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year. Records: Records are required to be maintained for three years. All financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical reports, and other records of recipients or sub-recipients are required to be maintained by the terms of the agreement. The recipient must retain records for three years after submission of the final financial report, and have them readily available for inspection and audit. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-2050-0-1-452. Obligations: (Cooperative Agreements) FY 05 $10,577,000; FY 06 $12,814,000 est; and FY 07 est $12,870,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: TAAC investments in FY 05 ranged from approximately $951,173 to $1,428,834. The average grant was $1,091,455. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In FY 2005, EDA, through the TAACS, provided assistance to petitioning firms as follows: 171 petitions were certified as eligible to receive trade adjustment assistance; 132 adjustment proposals were accepted. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Copies of pertinent regulations (13 C.F.R. part 315), guidelines, and forms are available from EDA, the TAACS or the TAAC website at www.taacenters.org. Allowable costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular A-87 for State, local, and Indian Tribal governments; OMB Circular A-122 for nonprofit organizations; OMB Circular A-21 for educational institutions; and 48 C.F.R. part 31 for commercial organizations. Uniform administrative requirements will be in accordance with 15 C.F.R. part 14 for institutions of higher education and other nonprofit and commercial organizations, and with 15 C.F.R. part 24 for State and local governments. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Refer to Appendix IV of the Catalog for EDA regional office addresses and telephones. Headquarters Office: Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, HCHB Room 7005, Washington DC 20230. Telephone: (202) 482-4687. Web Site Address: http://www.eda.gov and www.taacenters.org. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.768, Business and Industry Loans; 59.012, Small Business Loans. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: There are 11 Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers (TAACs) funded by EDA, which cover the 50 States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. The TAACS, through cooperative agreements with EDA, help firms become certified in order to receive TAA. Common types of technical assistance that firms may receive under the TAA program include market research, quality assurance completion (ISO-9000 designation, for example) and management information systems guidance. Industries have been aided in developing new manufacturing machines and procedures, technological innovations, expanding exporting opportunities, marketing studies, and product diversification. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: EDA invites existing (currently funded) TAACS to submit either new or amended applications, provided they have performed successfully and complied with previous conditions in their cooperative agreements with EDA and contingent upon the availability of funds. EDA also may invite new TAACs to submit proposals through an applicable Federal Funding Opportunity announcement, and if such proposals are acceptable, EDA will invite an application on a form approved by OMB. EDA generally evaluates existing (currently funded) TAACS based on: (i) performance under cooperative agreements with EDA and compliance with terms and conditions if such cooperative agreements; (ii) proposed scope of work, budget and application or amended application; and (iii) availability of funds. 11.400 GEODETIC SURVEYS AND SERVICES (GEODESY AND APPLICATIONS OF THE NATIONAL GEODETIC REFERENCE SYSTEM) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, Coast and Geodetic Survey Act, Public Law 80-373, 33 U.S.C. 883a, 883d, 883e, 33 U.S.C. 892, and 15 U.S.C. 1525. OBJECTIVES: To provide national, coordinated spatial reference system at various specified intervals which provide scale, orientation, coordinated positions, and elevations of specific points for use in surveying, boundary delineations and demarcation, mapping, planning, and development; to provide assistance to State, local, municipal, and regional agencies in the development and implementation of Multipurpose Land Information Systems (MPLIS)/Geographic Information Systems (GIS) pilot projects and spatial reference system development and/or enhancement, and Height Modernization. For the Joint Hydrographic Center (JHC) improve the techniques and technology of hydrographic surveying, hydrographic services, and ocean mapping. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Extend National Spatial Reference System into areas not adequately covered to meet infrastructure needs. Use of basic data for survey system in local densification is unrestricted. Spatial Reference System coordinates and elevations describe baselines from which restricted coastal boundaries are delineated and other boundaries are marked. The National Spatial Reference System forms the standard of measurement on which State plane coordinate systems, land and utility records, and boundary delineations are based. Federal funding (grants) are restricted to those State, local, municipal, or regional, and or universities specifically selected by the U.S. Congress, in annual Federal appropriations legislation. To conduct research and carry out development programs at the Joint Hydrographic Center at the University of New Hampshire to improve the techniques and technology of hydrographic surveying, hydrographic services, and ocean mapping, and to conduct bathymetric research in support of delineation of an extended continental shelf. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: State, local, municipal, universities and/or regional agencies. For the JHC, limited to the University of New Hampshire by Congress and through Joint Institute relationship with NOAA. Beneficiary Eligibility: State, local, municipal, universities and/or regional agencies. For the JHC limited to the University of New Hampshire by Congress and through Joint Institute relationship with NOAA. Credentials/Documentation: Annual Congressional appropriations legislation. An official of the State, local, municipal, university and/or regional agency should certify as the official authorized, in accordance with State, local, municipal, or regional agency law, to commit the State, local, municipal, university and/or regional agency to participate in the grant program, to sign project documents, and to receive payments. Eligibility of costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For the JHC, an approved official of the University of New Hampshire should certify the application to commit the University to participate in the cooperative agreement and to receive payments in accordance with OMB circularsA-110 and A-21. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: The standard application forms, as furnished by NOAA and required by 15 CFR Part 24, must be used when applying for Federal funding. These forms can be obtained from the NOAA Grants Management Division. Informal preapplication conferences are recommended. Consultation and assistance is available from NOAA in the preparation of an application. These programs are eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. For the JHC, the standard application forms, as furnished by NOAA and required by 15 CFR Part 24, must be used when applying for Federal funding. These forms can be obtained from the NOAA Grants Management Division. Application Procedure: Proposals are submitted through Grants.gov. Applicants will need to enter the Funding Opportunity number and/or CFDA number to access the application package and instructions. Submission of grant application on Standard Form 424 to the Director, National Geodetic Survey listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. This program is subject to the provisions of 15 CFR, Part 24, and OMB Circular No. A-110. For the JHC, submission of grant application on Standard Form 424 to the NOAA Co-Director, Joint Hydrographic Center. Award Procedure: Applications are reviewed by the National Geodetic Survey and processed and awarded by the NOAA Grants Division. For the JHC, Applications are |