Economic Development Administration Grants
The Economic Development Administration is the only federal government agency focused exclusively on economic development. This office within the Department of Commerce plays a critical role in fostering regional economic development efforts in communities across the United States.Through strategic investments that foster job creation and attract private investment, EDA supports development in economically distressed areas throughout the nation.
The Tech Hubs Program seeks to strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness and national security through place-based investments in regions with the assets, resources, capacity, and potential to become...more
Posted On - 2025-09-19
Through this Disaster NOFO, EDA will award investments in regions experiencing severe economic distress or other economic harm resulting from hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, floods, and other...more
Posted On - 2025-06-04
EDA invites organizations that support technology- and innovation-centric, high-growth companies (including but not limited to startups) as they develop, demonstrate, and deploy the next generation...more
Posted On - 2024-09-09
EDA’s mission is to lead the Federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness by preparing American regions, States, and Tribes for growth and success in the...more
Posted On - 2024-07-29
Only applicants that EDA approved a Recompete Plan in Phase 1 will be permitted to apply to Phase 2.Subject to the availability of funds, awards made under this NOFO will seek to alleviate persistent...more
Posted On - 2023-12-20
This is Phase 2 of a two-phase competition. Applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed or considered. Only applicants that EDA Designated as Tech Hubs in Phase 1 will be permitted...more
Posted On - 2023-10-23
The Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program (Recompete Pilot Program) aims alleviate persistent economic distress and support long-term comprehensive economic development and job creation, in places...more
Posted On - 2023-06-30
EDA’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is committed to furthering tech-based economic development initiatives that accelerate high-skill and high-wage job growth, create economic...more
Posted On - 2023-06-01
The Tech Hubs Program is an economic development initiative designed to drive regional technology- and innovation-centric growth by strengthening a region’s capacity to manufacture,...more
Posted On - 2023-05-15
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