11.300 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-GRANTS
FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT

FACILITIES
FEDERAL AGENCY: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINIS-

TRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: Public Works and Economic Development Act

of 1965, Public Law 89-136, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 3131, 3132,

3135, 3171. OBJECTIVES: To promote long-term economic development and

assist in the construction of public works and development facilities needed to initiate and encourage the creation or retention of permanent jobs in the private sector in areas experiencing severe

economic distress. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants for such public facilities as

water and sewer systems, industrial access roads to industrial parks, port facilities, railroad sidings and spurs, tourism facilities, vocational schools, business incubator facilities, and infrastructure improvements for industrial parks. Qualified projects must fulfill a pressing need of the area and must: (1) Tend to improve the opportunities for the successful establishment or expansion of industrial or commercial plants or facilities; (2) assist in the creation of additional long-term employment opportunities; or (3) benefit the long-term unemployed/underemployed and members of lowincome families. In addition, proposed projects must be consistent with the currently approved Overall Economic Development Program for the area, and for the Economic Development District, if any, in which it will be located, and must have adequate local share of funds with evidence of firm commitment and availability. Projects must be capable of being started and completed in a

timely manner. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: States, cities, counties, and other political subdi

visions, Indian tribes, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Commonwealths and territories of the U.S. flag, and private or public nonprofit organizations or associations representing a redevelopment area or a designated Economic Development Center are eligible to receive grants. Corpo

rations and associations organized for profit are not eligible. Beneficiary Eligibility: Local economies, unemployed and underem

ployed persons, and/or members of low-income families are assist

ed through the creation of new jobs or retention of jobs. Credentials/Documentation: Applications must describe the type of

proposed facility, estimated costs, extent of proposed project, permanent private sector job impact (estimated payrolls, estimated private investment), estimated time for construction implementation and completion, and assurances that the project will satisfy statutory requirements. Most important, documentation must demonstrate how the project will have a positive impact on the eco

nomic development of the community. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: The Economic Development Represent

ative (EDR) or other appropriate EDA officials will meet with the applicants and community leaders to establish the basis for a preapplication conference. After reviewing the preapplication, the EDR and/or the regional office will notify the applicants immediately if EDA cannot accept an application. If the project appears viable, a preapplication conference with Regional Office personnel may be arranged at the Regional Director's discretion. If EDA decides to invite a formal application, the standard application forms furnished by EDA must be used for this program. An environmental impact assessment is necessary for this program. After a review of the environmental impact assessment is completed, an environmental impact statement may also be required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmen

tal 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 more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the

program for review. Application Procedure: Applicants should contact the EDR servicing

the State in which the project is located. An Economic Development Representative assigned as coordinator of the project for EDA will provide necessary forms and assistance to interested ap

plicants. Award Procedure: Grant applications invited from eligible applicants

are reviewed by the Regional Offices, and final decision is made by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Develop

ment. Deadlines: Generally, the applicants are given 30 to 45 days after

their applications have been invited to submit the formal applica

tion. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Normally within 150 days of

acceptance of a fully completed application. Appeals: None.

Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: The basic grant rate may be up

to 50 percent of the project cost. Severely depressed areas may receive supplementary grants to bring the Federal contribution up to 80 percent of the project cost; designated Indian Reservations may be eligible for up to 100 percent assistance. Additionally, redevelopment areas located within and actively participating in and supporting the operations of designated Economic Development Districts may, subject to the 80 percent maximum Federal grant limit, be eligible for a 10 percent bonus on grants for public works projects. On average, EDA grants cover approximately 50 percent

of project costs. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: EDA grant funds are dis

bursed for costs incurred only after all contracts for construction

have been awarded. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Standard financial and performance reports are required,

and special reports for specific projects may be requested. Compliance: Applicable statutes include the Architectural Barriers Act, Civil Rights Act, Davis Bacon Act and the Water Pollution Con

trol Act. There are many other applicable Acts. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A

128, "Audits of State and Local Governments,” State and local governments that receive financial assistance of $100,000 or more within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year. State and local governments that receive between $25,000 and $100,000 within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made in accordance with Circular No. A-128, or in accordance with Federal laws and regulations governing the programs in which they participate. Audits will also be conducted with OMB Circular No. A-133 for institutions of higher education, profit and

non-profit organizations. Records: All financial and programmatic records, supporting docu

ments, statistical reports, and other records of grantees or subgrantees are required to be maintained by the terms of the agreement. The grantee must retain records for 3 years from the date when

the final expenditure report is submitted. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 13-2050-0-1-452.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 92 $154,295,000; FY 93 est $147,435,000;

and FY 94 est $146,455,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: No specific minimum or

maximum project amount - $80,160 to $2,316,572; $742,831. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1992, 149 regular

projects were approved.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Title 13 CFR

Chapter III, Part 302, 305, 309, 310, 311 and 314; Annual Report;

Economic Development Administration Civil Rights Guidelines. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Refer to Appendix IV of the Catalog for

EDA Regional Office addresses. Headquarters Office: David L. Mcllwain, Director, Public Works

Division, Economic Development Administration, Room H7326, Herbert C. Hoover Building, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Telephone: (202) 482-5265. (Use same 7-digit

number for FTS.) RELATED PROGRAMS: 11.301, Economic Development—Business

Development Assistance; 11.302, Economic Development-Support for Planning Organizations; 11.303, Economic Development—Technical Assistance; 11.304, Economic DevelopmentPublic Works Impact Program; 11.307, Special Economic Development and Adjustment Assistance Program-Sudden and Severe Economic Dislocation and Long-Term Economic Deterioration; 15.124, Indian Loans-Economic Development; 23.001, Appalachian Regional Development (See individual Appalachian Pro

grams). EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: 1) Infrastructure for industri

al park development; 2) port development and expansion; 3) infrastructure necessary for economic development (e.g. water/sewer facilities); 4) renovation and recycling of old industrial buildings; 5) construction of vocational-technical facilities and skill centers;

and 6) construction of incubator facilities. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Project proposals must

be located within a severely distressed, designated area and must be in conformance with an Overall Economic Development Program (OEDP) for the eligible area. Projects must also contribute to long-term economic development of the area by creating or retaining permanent jobs and raising income levels. Conformance with the Federal Register announcements and other EDA and/or Federal program requirements such as NEPA, Civil Rights and Historic Preservation is part of the selection criteria.

partnerships, public or private corporations, or employee stock

ownership trusts. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants and beneficiaries must pro

vide financial, engineering, and feasibility documentation support

ing the viability of the project. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Applicants (the lenders) should contact

the EDA Credit and Debt Management Division in Washington, DC. Telephone: (202) 377-4731. This program is excluded from

coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Upon preliminary proposal evaluation by

EDA, applicant-lenders will be provided with all necessary forms and detailed information relating to supporting documentation. An environmental impact assessment is required for this program; an

environmental impact statement may be required. Award Procedure: Applications are approved by and at the discretion

of the Assistant Secretary for Economic Development, Depart

ment of Commerce. Deadlines: By June 30 to allow processing by September 30 of each

fiscal year.

11.301 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-BUSINESS

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FEDERAL AGENCY: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINIS

TRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: Public Works and Economic Development Act

of 1965, Public Law 89-136, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 3142, 3171. OBJECTIVES: To sustain industrial and commercial viability in desig

nated areas by providing financial assistance to businesses that create or retain permanent jobs, expand or establish plants in redevelopment areas for projects where financial assistance is not available from other sources on terms and conditions that would permit accomplishment of the project and further economic devel

opment in the area. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Loan Guarantees/Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The government will guarantee up

to 80 percent of the unpaid balance of loans made by private lenders to private sector borrowers for the acquisition of fixed assets and/or for working capital. Minimum loan guarantee size is nor

mally $500,000. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Private lending institutions lending to private

borrowers (including Indian Tribes) whose projects have been approved for assistance by the State or political sub-division in which the project to be financed is located. Business development guarantees are not available for projects if the borrower(s): (1) Contemplates relocating part or all of its existing facilities with a resultant loss of employment at such existing facilities; (2) produces a product or service for which there is a sustained and prolonged excess of supply over demand; or (3) will use the funds for

research and/or development or retail merchandising operations. Beneficiary Eligibility: Borrowers must be privately owned firms,

which may include, but is not limited to, sole proprietorships,

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 150 calendar days

after receipt of application, if the supporting documentation is

complete and in good order. Appeals: None. An applicant whose project has been denied may,

however, reinstate its application if the defects leading to a denial

have been remedied, or may reapply. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Match Requirements: Applicants (the lenders) are en

couraged to increase their non-guaranteed participation beyond the minimum 20 percent; borrowers are encouraged to increase equity participation above the minimum 15 percent required for existing businesses, 25 percent for new ventures. Lenders must remain at risk for their percentage for the life of the loan guaran

tee. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Guarantees usually cover the

life of the loan. Working capital loans normally mature in 5 to 7 years; fixed asset loans normally run for the average life of the assets purchased. Loan pricing: Normally, up to lender's prime rate plus 1.25 percent at 80 percent guarantee, increasing to prime plus 2.5 percent at 65 percent guarantee. Borrower principals may

be required to guarantee repayment. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Periodic financial and employment reports are required,

usually on a quarterly basis. Audits: Annual certified statements are required from the borrower. Records: Retention of financial and other records pertaining to the

loan is required for 3 years following repayment. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 13-2050-0-1-452.
Obligations: (Guarantees) FY 92 $0; FY 93 est $5,000,000; and FY 94

est $0. (This program is being proposed for termination in fiscal

year 1994.) Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $500,000 to $111,100,000;

$2,000,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1992, no loan

guarantees were approved. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Code of Fed

eral Regulations, Part 13, CFR 306. INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: None.
Headquarters Office: John McNamee, Director, Credit and Debt

Management Division, Economic Development Administration,
Room H7830b, Herbert C. Hoover Building, Department of Com-
merce, Washington, DC 20230. Telephone: (202) 482-4731. (Use

same 7-digit number for FTS.) RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.768, Business and Industrial Loans;

59.003, Loans for Small Businesses; 59.012, Small Business Loans;

59.013, Local Development Company Loans. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Guarantee of 80 percent of a

lender's fixed-asset loan to a start-up manufacturer of telecom

munications switch boards; guarantee of 60 percent of a lender's loan to a chemical manufacturer for fixed assets and working cap

ital. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: EDA expects that a

project will create or save at least one job for each $20,000 of Federal assistance and demonstrate reasonable assurance of full repayment of the guaranteed loan. A first security interest will be required in assets acquired with the guaranteed loan funds.

11.302 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-SUPPORT

FOR PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS (Economic Development District Program; Redevelopment

Area Program; and Indian Program)

FEDERAL AGENCY: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINIS

TRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: Public Works and Economic Development Act

of 1965, Public Law 89-136, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 3131, 3152. OBJECTIVES: To assist in providing administrative aid to multi

county districts, redevelopment areas and Indian tribes to establish and maintain economic development planning and implementation capability and thereby promote effective utilization of resources in the creation of full-time permanent jobs for the unemployed and

the underemployed in areas of high distress. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants are used for staff salaries

and other planning and administrative expenses of the funded eco

nomic development organization. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: (1) Public bodies and othernonprofit organiza

tions representing groups of State-delineated and EDA-approved adjoining counties, which include at least one area designated as a redevelopment area by the Secretary of Commerce and one or more growth centers not over 250,000 population; (2) Indian Tribes; and (3) counties designated as redevelopment areas or nonprofit organizations representing redevelopment areas or parts of

such areas. Beneficiary Eligibility: Areas and regions of substantial and persistent

unemployment and residents (particularly unemployed and low

income persons) of those areas. Credentials/Documentation: Evidence that the governing body of the

development organization is at least 51 percent elected officials and broadly representative of the social, economic and political

groups in area. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Submission of letter of interest and pro

posed work program to the EDA Regional Office serving the area. State and EDA concurrence in organization and boundary of multi-county district. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal Agency and required by 15 CFR, Part 24, "Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments” must be used for this program. This program is 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 more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for

review. Application Procedure: Completion of Standard Form 424, Applica

tion for Federal Assistance, prescribed by 15 CFR, Part 24. The application is submitted through an Economic Development Administration representative to the appropriate Regional Office. Applications must be cleared through the State's Intergovernmental

Review Process as authorized by Executive Order 12372. Award Procedure: Applications for continuation grants are approved

by the EDA Regional Office Director or, in the case of new

grantees, by the Assistant Secretary for Economic Development. Deadlines: Dates are published in the Federal Register. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 30 to 90 days. Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Grants are made for a 1-year period and are renewable if

grantee's performance is satisfactory; the area continues to exhibit

distress, and the proposed work program is acceptable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: A minimum of 25 percent must

be obtained from nonfederal sources except for grants to Indian tribes. This may be in the form of cash and in-kind contributions. The Secretary is authorized to fund up to 100 percent planning

support grants to Indian tribes. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Up to 1 year. Funds are re

leased in two payments overthe course of the grant period. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Quarterly financial reports; progress reports five months

and 10 months after grant approval; annual updating of an Overall Economic Development Program (OEDP)due on June 30 of

every year. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A

128, "Audits of State and Local Governments,” State and local governments that receive financial assistance of $100,000 or more within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year. State and local governments that receive between $25,000 and $100,000 within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made in accordance with Circular No. A-128, or in accordance with Federal laws and regulations governing the programs in

which they participate. Records: Financial records must be maintained until 3 years after the

completion of the grant project or submission of the final financial report, whichever is later, and be readily available for inspection and audit. All financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical reports, and other records of grantees or subgrantees are required to be maintained by the terms of the

agreement.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 13-2050-0-1-452.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 92 $20,554,000; FY 93 est $20,254,000; and

FY 94 est $20,254,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $25,000 to $113,000;

$58,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The number of grantees funded

in fiscal year 1991 was 338. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 13 CFR 303,

304, 307, 311. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Refer to Appendix IV of the Catalog for

EDA Regional Office addresses.
Headquarters Office: Luis F. Bueso, Director Planning Division,

Economic Development Administration, Room H7319, Herbert C.
Hoover Building, Washington, DC 20230. Telephone: (202) 482-

2873. (Use same 7-digit number for FTS.) RELATED PROGRAMS: 11.303, Economic Development—Technical

Assistance; 11.305, Economic Development—State and Local
Economic Development Planning; 23.009, Appalachian Local De-

velopment District Assistance. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Support to hire professional

staff or the following types of areas; a 10-county rural organization; a 6-county rural/urban organization; a 5-county rural organization that includes an Indian reservation; a 500,000-acre Indian

reservation; and a 30,000-acre Indian reservation. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Criteria for funding in

clude: satisfactory past performance, continued economic distress, and submission of an acceptable work program. The program presupposes continuing administrative support and new grants are infrequent. Priorities for the selection of new grantees focus on the extent of persistent economic distress, length of time potential grantee has been authorized or designated as a district, quality of proposed work program, and interregional balance.

11.303 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-TECHNICAL

ASSISTANCE FEDERAL AGENCY: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINIS

TRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: Public Works and Economic Development Act

of 1965, Public Law 89-136, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 3151, 3152. OBJECTIVES: To promote economic development and alleviate

under-employment and unemployment in distressed areas, EDA operates a technical assistance program. The program provides funds to: (1) Enlist the resources of designated university centers in promoting in economic development; (2) support demonstration projects; (3) disseminate information and studies of economic development issues of national significance; and (4) finance feasibility

studies and other projects leading to local economic development. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Technical assistance is used to

provide information, data, and know-how in evaluating, shaping and implementing specific projects and programs that promote

economic development in economically depressed areas. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: While there are no specific applicant eligibility

requirements, most technical assistance recipients are private nonprofit groups, State educational institutions, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, municipal or county governments and

U.S. Territories or entities thereof. Beneficiary Eligibility: Projects are intended to assist in solving eco

nomic development problems, respond to economic development opportunities, and expand organizational capacity for economic

development. Credentials/Documentation: No rigid requirement. However, in cor

poration charters where applicable are usually requested. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Applicants should submit proposals

through an Economic Development Representative to the appropriate EDA regional office for projects with local or regional impact including University Center and to EDA Headquarters for projects with National or multi-regional impacts or that serve a national demonstration purpose. This program is 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 more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for

review. Application Procedure: Submit applications on Standard Form 424

(Rev 4-88) to the EDA Regional Office or EDA Headquarters depending on the nature of the project. This program is subject to provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110 for institutions of higher education and other nonprofit organizations and with 15 CFR Part 24 for State and local governments. Costs will be determined in accordancewith 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 non

profit organizations. Award Procedure: Local Technical Assistance Grants are approved

by the appropriate EDA Regional Director up to $25,000. The Assistant Secretary for Economic Development, Department of Commerce will approve local technical assistance grants for amounts over $25,000 and all National technical assistance grants. Initial University Center grants are approved by the Assistant Secretary for Economic Development. Continuation grants to Univer

sity Centers are approved by EDA Regional Directors. Deadlines: See deadlines announced in the Federal Register. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 1 month to 4 months. Appeals: None. Renewals: The 1993 Presidents’ Budget proposes termination of

EDA. If Congress makes funds available after 1992, these renewal procedures will apply. Proposals for renewal would be reviewed on their own merit along with new applications.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory

formula. Technical assistance grantees must contribute 25 percent
or more of the total project cost in cash or in-kind. University
center grantees must provide annually increasing non-federal sup-
port for their activities as specified in the Federal Register an-

nouncements. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Varies, but usually a period

of one year. Funds are released as required. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: As applicable.
Audits: Audits will be conducted in accordance with OMB Circular

No. A-128, as implemented by 15 CFR Part 29a, for State and
local governments and with OMB Circular No. A-133, as imple-
mented by 15 CFR Part 29b, for universities, for profit and non-

profit organizations. Records: Documents, paper, and financial reports pertaining to the

award must remain available to the Federal government for a minimum of 3 years from the date of submission of the final financial status ort. All financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical reports, and other records of grantees or subgrantees are required to be maintained by the terms of the agreement. The grantee must retain records for 3 years after completion of the project or submission of the final financial reports, whichever is later, and be readily available for inspection and

audit.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 13-2050-0-1-452.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 92 $7,061,321; FY 93 est $9,900,000; and

FY 94 est $O. (This program is being proposed for termination in

fiscal year 1994.) Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $3,000 to $220,000. The

average grant in the University Program in fiscal year 1991 was $80,000 with the average for national demonstration or multiregion projects at $107,000. The average for local projects was

$18,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1992, 133 projects

were funded. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 13 CFR Part

307.1-307.17 and 48 CFR Part 31. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Refer to Appendix IV of the Catalog for

EDA Regional Office addresses. Headquarters Office: Initial contact should be with Economic Devel

opment Representatives except for projects that are national in scope, in this case initial contact should be with Headquarters Office, Richard E. Hage, Technical Assistance and Research Division, Economic Development Administration, Room H7315, Herbert C. Hoover Building, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Telephone: (202) 482-2127. (Use same 7-digit number

for FTS.) RELATED PROGRAMS: 11.302, Economic Development-Support

for Planning Organizations; 11.800, Minority Business Development Centers; 23.009, Appalachian Local Development District

Assistance; 59.037, Small Business Development Center. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Support for various activities

of: (1) University Center program-projects through which selected universities provide management and technical assistance services to communities, counties, districts, nonprofit development groups, and firms; (2) demonstration projects; (3) funding for national organizations to carry out activities aimed at increasing the economic development capabilities of their member or other appropriate entities or individuals; (4) studies to determine the economic feasibility of various local development projects involving industrial, commercial, and other activities; (5) state-of-the-art reports; (6)

workshops; and (7) information dissemination. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Technical assistance

projects are more likely to be approved when: Projected effect on employment is relatively specific and realistic, is realizable in the near future and the applicant shows evidence of strong leadership and financial capability to follow up positive findings vigorously;