EDA grants support community-led economic development projects, including infrastructure and economic adjustment, prioritizing equity, workforce, and climate resilience.
Funder: Economic Development Administration (EDA)
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted on an ongoing basis; no submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from $100,000 to $30,000,000; most Public Works awards are $600,000–$5M, most EAA awards $150,000–$2.5M; project duration 12–48 months.
Summary: Supports construction, planning, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects that advance economic development and resiliency in distressed U.S. communities.
Key Information: Cost share/match required; eligibility limited to public entities, nonprofits, and higher education; individuals and for-profits not eligible.
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) provides funding through its Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) programs to support a wide range of economic development activities aimed at fostering job creation, attracting private investment, and advancing economic prosperity in distressed U.S. regions. This opportunity funds both construction and non-construction projects, including infrastructure, technical assistance, planning, and revolving loan funds. Special focus areas include communities impacted by changes in the coal, nuclear, and biomass economies, as well as projects that align with EDA’s investment priorities such as critical infrastructure, workforce development, innovation, economic recovery, and manufacturing.