U.S. Economic Development Administration

U.S. Economic Development Administration A bureau of the US Department of Commerce investing in job creation, innovation, regional competitiveness, and national security 🇺🇸 The U.S.

Economic Development Administration's mission is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. EDA will follow the official U.S. Department of Commerce social media policy to the extent applicable in administering its page: https://www.commerce.gov/about/policies/social-media

EDA is awarding $8.3 million to the town of Hurt, Virginia, to construct a new water treatment plant and support industr...
08/18/2026

EDA is awarding $8.3 million to the town of Hurt, Virginia, to construct a new water treatment plant and support industrial development in the region. This award is provided through EDA’s FY 2025 Disaster Supplemental Funding Program, which includes $1.5 billion to support economic recovery activities in areas that received a major disaster declaration in 2023 and 2024.

Visit our website to discover more about the program and how it is spurring long-term economic growth in areas hard hit by recent disasters.
https://www.eda.gov/news/press-release/2026/08/18/us-department-commerce-invests-285-million-disaster-supplemental

EDA is investing $169 million in six Tech Hubs to accelerate technology commercialization, moving breakthroughs out of l...
08/11/2026

EDA is investing $169 million in six Tech Hubs to accelerate technology commercialization, moving breakthroughs out of labs, through manufacturing lines, and into the marketplace faster, and at greater scale.

Visit our Tech Hubs website to discover how each selected Hub is going to spur long‑term economic growth, strengthen domestic supply chains, and drive America’s leadership in critical technologies: https://www.EDA.gov/TechHubs

EDA’s Non-Construction Grant Post Approval Tool is now live! This comprehensive resource helps non-construction grantees...
07/30/2026

EDA’s Non-Construction Grant Post Approval Tool is now live! This comprehensive resource helps non-construction grantees stay on track with reporting, compliance, payments, and closeout.

Now, it’s all just a click away.

Promises made, promises kept. President Trump is delivering on his promise to help American communities rebuild followin...
07/28/2026

Promises made, promises kept. President Trump is delivering on his promise to help American communities rebuild following back-to-back storms in 2024.

Yesterday, of Commerce Deputy Secretary Paul Dabbar, alongside EDA Deputy Assistant Secretary Ben Page, announced more than $34 million in grants to support disaster recovery in western North Carolina. Dabbar and Page traveled to Asheville to formally announce 7 EDA grants that will tackle critical issues such as the transition to a manufacturing economy, workforce training, and infrastructure renovation.

Before the announcement, EDA hosted a roundtable to discuss the region’s current needs and ongoing efforts to increase workforce training opportunities and update infrastructure to better withstand future storms and serve new industries. These changes are allowing the region to creatively pivot away from solely focusing on tourism to now investing in other industries like manufacturing. This economic diversification will help ensure western North Carolina’s economic recovery and future prosperity, while advancing the Administration’s goal of bringing high-paying, skilled manufacturing jobs to American workers.

See our press release for more information about the grants: https://www.eda.gov/news/press-release/2026/07/27/us-department-commerce-announces-342-million-disaster-recovery-awards

This week, EDA awarded $6 million to the City of McAllen, Texas through the 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program. T...
07/23/2026

This week, EDA awarded $6 million to the City of McAllen, Texas through the 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program.

This critical funding will go to the design and construction of new public infrastructure, which will support existing businesses, bring in new private investments, and create nearly 500 new jobs for South Texas communities.

Learn more about EDA’s Disaster Recovery funding here: https://www.eda.gov/strategic-initiatives/disaster-recovery/supplemental/2025

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The industries of tomorrow are built on investments made today. EDA intends to invest approximately $169 million across ...
07/20/2026

The industries of tomorrow are built on investments made today. EDA intends to invest approximately $169 million across six selected Tech Hubs to advance U.S. leadership in industries essential to our economic competitiveness and national security.

Spanning advanced pharmaceuticals, quantum technology, critical minerals, biomanufacturing, forest-based materials, and advanced nuclear energy, the six FY25 Tech Hubs awardees reflect the strength of America’s diverse innovation economy.

Learn more about the awardees and their groundbreaking work: https://www.eda.gov/news/article/2026/07/20/us-department-commerce-intends-invest-169-million-tech-hubs-funding-enhance

EDA is here to support America’s coal communities. Recently, EDA hosted an information session in Washington, D.C. abou...
07/15/2026

EDA is here to support America’s coal communities.

Recently, EDA hosted an information session in Washington, D.C. about our Assistance to Coal Communities (ACC) Program. During the session, EDA shared examples of how the program is helping Americans in distressed coal regions, including success stories of federal investment and collaboration in states like Kentucky. We also provided information about program eligibility criteria and tips on how to apply for ACC funding and other EDA grants.

Through the ACC program, EDA is working tirelessly to make sure our coal communities have strong, stable economies and job opportunities, all while advancing the Administration’s energy dominance agenda.

Has your community been impacted by downturns in the coal industry? If your county is shaded on the map, then your community may qualify for funding.

Learn more here: https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/assistance-to-coal-communities

EDA is hosting a series of informational webinars for our newest funding opportunity, the AI Upskill Accelerator Pilot P...
05/26/2026

EDA is hosting a series of informational webinars for our newest funding opportunity, the AI Upskill Accelerator Pilot Program. This initiative is providing $25 million in awards to upskill American workers in AI technologies and make America second to none in AI deployment. All sessions will be held at 12:00pm ET.

May 19 – Notice of Funding Opportunity Overview (recording available)
June 4 – Developing Your Concept Webinar
June 9 – Budget Best Practices
June 11 – Submitting Your Application
June 23 – Data, Impact & Evaluation

To join the webinars and view recordings, please visit https://www.eda.gov/ai-upskill.

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