This grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) is designed to support economic development and job creation in economically distressed areas of the U.S. It provides funding for planning and technical assistance to help regions develop strategies for economic growth and resilience. The grant is available for various planning activities and local technical assistance projects.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations involved in economic development planning and technical assistance. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, nonprofits, public and state institutions of higher education, and federally recognized Indian Tribal governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Submitting applications through Grants.gov instead of EDGE
- Not being an eligible entity type
- Failure to meet cost-sharing/matching requirements
- Incomplete application package
What You May Need
- Access to the EDGE platform
- Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) documentation
- Project proposals for planning or technical assistance
- Budget and financial information
- Proof of eligibility and organizational status
- Cost-sharing/matching plan
Cautions
- Applications are only accepted through the EDGE platform.
- Cost-sharing/matching is required.
- Ensure all required documents are submitted, even if some forms are no longer needed.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status), city or township governments, special district governments, public and state institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, county governments, and other entities involved in economic development.
Overview
This grant is for organizations involved in economic development planning and technical assistance. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, nonprofits, public and state institutions of higher education, and federally recognized Indian Tribal governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Submitting applications through Grants.gov instead of EDGE
- Not being an eligible entity type
- Failure to meet cost-sharing/matching requirements
- Incomplete application package
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for creating and implementing regional economic development plans, conducting feasibility studies, impact analyses, disaster resiliency plans, and other project planning activities aimed at fostering economic growth and job creation.
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Mar 15, 2021
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register and access the EDGE platform
- Prepare a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Compile budget and financial documents
- Verify eligibility and gather proof of organizational status
- Plan for cost-sharing/matching requirements