Resources

COVID-19 DATA FEDERAL STATE REGIONAL RURAL NONPROFIT BROADBAND

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)
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
HelloAlice funding, opportunities and tools tailored to small businesses
Internet For All federal funding programs
National League of Cities ARPA Frequently Asked Questions
National Small Business Association COVID-19 related information
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

Housing Solutions Matchmaker (National Association of Counties)
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 Workforce Commission Data Center
Texas Demographic Data Center
Texas Comptroller
Texas Labor Analysis
U.S. Census Data quality data about the nation's people and economy
U.S. Census Map Tool
U. S. Census - Tract Number Finder
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data related to the nation's economy
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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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. 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

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REGIONAL RESOURCES

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RURAL RESOURCES

LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) resources and funding opportunities for rural areas
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
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
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 Broadband Map
Guide to Federal Broadband Funding Opportunities
Internet For All federal funding programs
Microsoft Digital Equity Map Tool
National Digital Inclusion Alliance
Natonal 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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