The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) funds large-scale, regionally-focused economic development projects that create and retain jobs, strengthen regional innovation ecosystems, and help distressed and disaster-impacted communities diversify and grow. EDA awards range from planning and technical assistance grants to multi‑million-dollar public works, workforce, and industry transition investments, often partnering with local governments, economic development districts, higher-education institutions, and multi‑partner consortia. The agency emphasizes equity (underserved and coal‑impacted communities), regional collaboration, and aligning workforce training with employer demand.
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Competitive NOFO-driven funding across multiple standing programs; awards range from low- to mid-six-figure planning grants to multi‑million-dollar public works and adjustment grants. Many programs require cost share (commonly up to 20% funded by recipient), have variable deadlines tied to individual NOFOs or competitions, and prioritize multi‑partner, regionally coordinated proposals.
Monitor EDA NOFOs on their funding page for program-specific deadlines and award limits, register and be ready in Grants.gov/SAM, prepare multi‑partner regional proposals with a clear CEDS alignment, budget for required cost share (often ~20%), and contact the appropriate EDA regional office early to discuss project fit and competitiveness.
Current and upcoming funding from U.S. Economic Development Administration that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations able to design and implement AI workforce training and support regional economic development. The page does not provide detailed eligibility criteria in the scraped content.
Who can apply: Not specified in the scraped content; referenced as competitive and non-competitive grant programs supporting distressed communities.
Deadline: Determined by the Public Works NOFO; see EDA funding portal.
Who can apply: Regions impacted by natural disasters in 2023-2024. Specific applicant eligibility is not included in the scraped content.
Deadline: Specified in the Disaster Supplemental NOFO; varies (see current NOFO).
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