FY 2023 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
EDA grants support community-led economic development projects, including infrastructure and economic adjustment, prioritizing equity, workforce, and climate resilience.
Funder: Economic Development Administration
Due Dates: Rolling (no deadlines; applications accepted until new NOFO or funds exhausted)
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$30,000,000 per project; typical awards: $600,000–$5M (Public Works), $150,000–$2.5M (EAA); project duration: 12–48 months
Summary: Supports construction, non-construction, planning, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects to advance economic prosperity and resilience in distressed U.S. communities.
Key Information: Cost share/match required; only public and nonprofit entities eligible—no awards to individuals or for-profits.
Description
This program, administered by the Economic Development Administration (EDA), provides grants and cooperative agreements to support a broad range of economic development activities in distressed regions of the United States. Funding is available for construction and non-construction projects, including infrastructure, workforce development, planning, technical assistance, and revolving loan funds. The program aims to foster job creation, attract private investment, and promote regional economic growth and resilience—especially in communities impacted by industrial closures or economic dislocation, such as those affected by coal, nuclear, or biomass facility shutdowns.
Eligible projects must align with at least one of EDA’s investment priorities: critical infrastructure, workforce development, innovation and entrepreneurship, economic recovery/resilience, or manufacturing. All projects must be consistent with the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) or an equivalent EDA-accepted strategy.
