Resources
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The resources listed below are in support of regional economic development and recovery.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
- Local Infrastructure Hub – Search tool for infrastructure funding
- Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Loans
- Small Business Equity Tool
- HUD Opportunity Zones 2.0
- NADO Opportunity Zones 2.0
- Rural Opportunity Zones 2.0
- Texas Opportunity Zones 2.0
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DATA RESOURCES
- Bureau of Economic Analysis – Personal income by county, metros, and other areas
- Census Bureau County Business Patterns By Industry
- Clean Growth Tool – Opportunities for clean growth economy for US regions
- Economic Development Capacity Inde (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 Research and Resilience Center – Local economic data, research, and analysis
- National Economic Resilience Data Explorer - Measuring Distress EDA Tool
- National Economic Resilience Data Explore (NERDE) – Data on economic recovery and resilience
- 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 Real Estate Research Center – Housing, building permit, employment data
- Texas Workforce Commission Labor Market Information Program
- 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
- Bureau of Economic Analysis – Personal income by county, metros, and other areas
- Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (Department of Treasury)
- DOT Electric Mobility Infrastructure Funding Table
- 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 – Searchable grant tool with notices of funding opportunities
- 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) – Registration portal for doing 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.
- TCEQ Water and Wastewater Funding Sources
- 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
- Rural.Gov – Helps rural communities find resources and funding to create jobs, build infrastructure, and support long-term economic stability
- 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 – Search tool for local internet providers
- 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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