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 or other designated EDA Official. The economic development representative or other appropriate EDA Official assigned as coordinator for the project will provide necessary forms and assistance to interested applicants. Award Procedure: Grant applications are invited and approved by the Regional Director, and announced by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. Deadlines: Generally, the applicants are given 30 days after their applications have been invited to submit the formal application. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Normally within 60 days of acceptance of a fully completed application. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. 122 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; recognized Indian tribes may be eligible for up to 100 percent assistance. Additionally, eligible areas located within and actively participating in the operations of Economic Development Districts
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