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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Subject to the availability of funds, awards made under this NOFO will help communities and regions devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies through a variety of non-construction...more
EDA’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is seeking applications from eligible applicants to create and implement innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)...more
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