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U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Grants

20 open U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 14 grants totaling $1.1B.

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All-time tracked giving
$1.1B
14 grants
Median grant size
$5.0M
Max: $1.0B

Open U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants

  • Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Disaster Supplemental – Industry Transformation Path

    Up to $1.0Bopen

    Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Disaster Supplemental – Industry Transformation Path is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (ED...

    economic_developmentrural_developmentdisaster recoveryeconomic developmentrural regions
  • Fiscal Year 2024 Build to Scale NOFO

    Up to $50Mopen

    Fiscal Year 2024 Build to Scale NOFO is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The Build to Scale (B2S) program supports organiz...

    small_businessinnovationworkforce_developmenteconomic_developmententrepreneurship
  • Recompete Pilot Program

    Up to $40Mopen

    Recompete Pilot Program is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The Recompete Pilot Program aims to create renewed economic op...

    economic_developmentworkforce_developmentcommunity_developmenturban_planningeconomic distress
  • Good Jobs Challenge

    Up to $25Mopen

    Major federal initiative for regional workforce systems to develop employer-driven training to support quality jobs in high-demand sectors.

    discover:workforce developmentfit_score:1
  • Build to Scale Program

    Up to $5.0MDeadline: Oct 25, 2026open

    Build to Scale Program is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).

    economic_developmentregional innovationmanufacturingindustrytechnology
  • EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs

    Up to $5.0Mopen

    EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA offers ongoing fu...

    higher_educationeconomic_development
  • Indigenous Communities Program

    Up to $5.0Mopen

    Indigenous Communities Program is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). Part of the American Rescue Plan, this program awarded ...

    community_developmenteconomic_developmentindigenous communitieseconomic developmenttribal
  • EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs

    Up to $3.0Mopen

    Supports construction, non-construction, planning, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects to support economic development in distresse...

    discover:community developmentfit_score:49
  • Economic Development Assistance Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs

    Up to $3.0Mopen

    Funds technical assistance, planning, and infrastructure investments to foster job creation and attract private investment in economically distressed ...

    discover:community developmentfit_score:49
  • Economic Development Assistance Programs (Public Works, EAA, Planning)

    Up to $3.0Mopen

    Invests in construction, non-construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects to support economic development in economically dist...

    discover:rural developmentfit_score:1
  • Economic Development Assistance Programs – Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance

    Up to $3.0Mopen

    Funds infrastructure and development initiatives to foster job creation and attract private investment in economically distressed communities.

    discover:community developmentfit_score:92
  • STEM Talent Challenge

    Up to $500Kopen

    Funds projects to develop STEM talent and workforce pipelines, focusing on regional economic development priorities.

    discover:workforce developmentfit_score:43
  • University Center Economic Development Program

    Up to $200Kopen

    University Center Economic Development Program is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The University Center Economic Developm...

    economic_developmenthigher_educationcommunity_developmenteconomic developmentuniversity centers
  • Growth Accelerator Fund Competition

    Up to $50Kopen

    Growth Accelerator Fund Competition is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects...

    small_businesseconomic_developmentworkforce_developmentinnovationstartup growth
  • Post-Disaster Recovery Grants

    open

    Post-Disaster Recovery Grants is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).

    community_developmenteconomic_developmentemergency_managementworkforce_developmentdisaster recovery
  • FY 2025 Disaster Supplemental

    open

    FY 2025 Disaster Supplemental is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). This grant program provides disaster recovery funding to...

    workforce_developmenteconomic_developmentcommunity_developmentemergency_managementresilience
  • EDA Workforce-Specific AI Funding

    open

    EDA Workforce-Specific AI Funding is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA is redirecting funds to support workforce in...

    workforce_developmentai_social_goodai_educationeconomic_developmentsmall_business
  • Venture Challenge

    open

    Venture Challenge is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The Venture Challenge awards grants to intermediary organizations (l...

    economic_developmentinnovationsmall_businesstechnology commercializationeconomic development
  • EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental Program (Implementation)

    open

    EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental Program (Implementation) is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). This federally funded grant he...

    community_developmenteconomic_developmentworkforce_developmentresiliencedisaster recovery
  • FY25 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program

    open

    FY25 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA Fiscal Year 2025 Disaster Supplementa...

    community_developmenteconomic_developmentdisaster recoveryeconomic recoverycapacity building

What U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awards:

Economic DevelopmentDiscover:Community DevelopmentSmall BusinessDiscover:Workforce DevelopmentDiscover:Rural DevelopmentCommunity DevelopmentHigher Education

How to apply for U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants

Most U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.

Read: How to write a Letter of Inquiry that gets you invited to apply

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