Resources
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The resources listed below are in support of regional economic development and recovery.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
- American Rescue Plan Act resources for citizens
- American Rescue Plan Act Federal Investment Guide funding opportunities
- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook
- BroadbandUSA Grants Overview
- Build Back Better Framework (The White House)
- Building A Better America (Guide to programs available under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act)
- Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (Department of Treasury)
- Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act
- Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) through National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- EDA American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Programs
- EDA Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
- EDA COVID-19 Resources
- EDA Restore Your Economy up-to-date information related to COVID-19 and its economic impacts
- Benefits.Gov Coronavirus Resources citizen access to benefit information
- FedEx Small Business Grant grants powering small business growth
- Inflation Reduction Act
- Internet For All federal funding programs
- National League of Cities ARPA Frequently Asked Questions
- Small Business Administration Coronavirus Relief Options
- Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Loans
- Small Business Administration Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
- Small Business Equity Tool
- Texas Restaurant Association Relief Fund
- Texas Department of Agriculture COVID-19 Resource Guide
- Texas Association of Regional Councils COVID-19 Information
- The Atlas free online community for local government leaders
- United States Conference of Mayors COVID-19 Resources
- U.S. Treasury Small Business Resources
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DATA RESOURCES
- Economic Development Capacity Index (EDCI) data on county level economic development capacity related to financial, human capital, industry composition, infrastructure, institutions and partnerships
- Housing Solutions Matchmaker (National Association of Counties)
- National Economic Resilience Data Explorer (NERDE) information and data on economic distress including local economic recovery and resilience analysis
- North Central Texas Regional Data Center
- North Central Texas Regional Map-Data
- Reference USA/Data Axle business databases (a subscription may be required or may be accessible through local public library)
- Stats America data for site requests, developing metrics, grant writing and strategic planning
- Stats America Opportunity Zones
- Texas 2036 Data Lab
- Texas Comptroller
- Texas Demographic Data Center
- Texas Labor Analysis
- Texas Workforce Commission Data Center
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data related to the nation's economy
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Census Data quality data about the nation's people and economy
- U.S. Census Map Tool
- U. S. Census - Tract Number Finder
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FEDERAL RESOURCES
- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook
- Build Back Better Framework (The White House)
- Building A Better America (Guide to programs available under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act)
- Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (Department of Treasury)
- Economic Development Administration
- Economic Development Administration Investment Priorities
- Federal Regulations
- GovInfo free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.
- Grants.Gov Notice of Funding Opportunities (searchable grant tool)
- FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities
- HUD Opportunity Zones
- National Economic Resilience Data Explorer (NERDE)
- National Institutes of Health Grants
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture Grants
- System for Award Management (SAM) an active registration is required to do business with the Federal Government
- Small Business Administration Funding Programs
- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer competitive programs encouraging small businesses to engage in Federal Research/ and Development (R/R&D)
- USA.gov federal government resources, information and services
- USA Opportunity Zones economically distressed areas where private investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for capital gain tax incentives
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
- U. S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- U.S. Cluster Mapping open data records on industry clusters and regional business environments
- U.S. Department of Commerce
- U.S. Federal Departments and Agencies
- U.S Securities and Exchange Commission Resources for Small Businesses
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STATE RESOURCES
- Local Economic Development Programs
- Tax Increment Financing (TIF)/Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ): a method local governments can use to pay for improvements that will draw private investment to an area.
- Texas 2036
- Texas Association of Business
- Texas Association of Counties
- Texas Association of Regional Councils
- Texas Broadband Development Office
- Texas Cultural Trust
- Texas Demographic Center
- Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
- Texas Division of Emergency Management
- Texas Chambers of Commerce
- Texas Comptroller
- Texas Economic Development
- Texas Economic Development Corporation
- Texas Education Agency - Education Service Centers
- Texas Electric Vehicle Planning
- Texas Essential Housing Public Facility Corporation
- Texas Housing Association
- Texas Labor Analysis
- Texas Labor Market Information
- Texas Lyceum
- Texas Opportunity Zones
- Texas Rural Funders
- Texas Secretary of State
- Texas State Agencies and Departments
- Texas Workforce Commission
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REGIONAL RESOURCES
- Center of Development Excellence
- Dallas Regional Chamber
- DFW Clean Cities
- Electric Vehicles North Texas
- Interlink North Central Texas information on the future of the workforce
- NCTCOG Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
- NCTCOG Emergency Economic Recovery Resources
- NCTCOG Emergency Preparedness
- NCTCOG Regional Data
- NCTCOG Strategic Plan 2021-2025
- Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
- Workforce Solutions North Central Texas
- Workforce Solutions For Tarrant County
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RURAL RESOURCES
- LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) resources and funding opportunities for rural areas
- National Rural Economic Development Association
- Rural Business Development Grants
- Texas Downtown Revitalization and Main Street Programs supports infrastructure improvements
- Texas Agriculture Rural Economic Development resources and funding opportunities for rural areas
- Texas Rural Funders
- USDA Rural Development
- USDA Rural Development ReConnect Program (broadband)
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NON-PROFIT/OTHER RESOURCES
- Accelerator For America solutions that foster inclusive, long-term wealth building in cities
- Bloomberg Philanthropies Government Innovation
- Ford Foundation Grants
- Housing Solutions Matchmaker (National Association of Counties)
- International Economic Development Council
- Main Street America
- National League of Cities
- National Small Business Association
- Small Business Equity Tool
- Texas Chambers of Commerce
- Texas Economic Development Corporation
- The Trust for Public Land - ParkServe Map and Data equitable access and demographic data
- United Way ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed)
- What Works Cities philanthropic efforts to enhance cities’ use of data and evidence
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BROADBAND RESOURCES
- Affordable Connectivity Program
- Broadband In Texas a briefing prepared for the Governor's Broadband Development Council (includes resources)
- Broadband Now find local internet provider
- Broadband USA Federal Funding
- Broadband USA - Indicators of Broadband Needs Map
- Community Connect Grant financial assistance supporting broadband service in rural, economically challenged areas
- Connected Nation Texas (Broadband)
- Current Broadband Funding Resources
- EveryoneOn connecting families in underserved communities to affordable internet service and computers
- Federal Broadband Resources
- Federal Communications Commission Broadband Information
- Federal Communications Commission National Broadband Map
- Guide to Federal Broadband Funding Opportunities
- Internet For All federal funding programs
- Microsoft Digital Equity Map Tool
- National Digital Inclusion Alliance
- National Digital Inclusion Alliance Digital Inclusion Guide
- National League Of Cities - Digital Equity Playbook
- National Telecommunications and Information Administration
- National Telecommunications and Information Administration Grants
- National Urban League - Digital Equity and Inclusion Plan
- Rural Development Broadband ReConnect Program
- Speed Simulator Charts what broadband speed do you need?
- Test Your Speed
- Texas Broadband Map
- Texas Broadband Development Office
- USDA Rural Development ReConnect Program
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