FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
🏛 Economic Development Administration
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Can you apply?
This grant is for communities and regions seeking federal funding for economic development projects. Eligible applicants include EDA-designated Economic Development Districts, Indian Tribes or tribal consortia, state and local governments (counties, cities, and special districts), public colleges and universities, and nonprofit organizations working with local officials. Projects typically focus on infrastructure, planning, and technical assistance that advance economic growth and resiliency in distressed areas.
For-profit entities and individuals cannot apply. Applicants must generate community-based ideas and demonstrate how projects address local economic development needs. Both public works projects and economic adjustment assistance are funded.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
PLEASE FIND THE NOFO IN THE ‘DOCUMENTS’ SECTION OF THIS POST
This opportunity has been updated as of May 11, 2026
Program Overview:
EDA has authority to provide grants to meet the full range of communities’ and regions’ economic development needs from planning and technical assistance to construction of infrastructure. These grants are made through a series of Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) that can be found on EDA’s website at https://www.eda.gov/funding/funding-opportunities and are designed to support the economic development activities most useful to a community based on its needs and circumstances. EDA funds community or regionally generated ideas and assists communities to advance to the next level of economic development.
This NOFO sets out EDA’s application submission and review procedures for two of EDA’s core economic development programs authorized under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 3121 et seq.) (PWEDA): (1) Public Works and Economic Development Facilities (Public Works) and (2) Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA).
EDA supports bottom-up strategies that build on regional assets to spur economic growth and resiliency. EDA encourages its grantees throughout the country to develop initiatives that present new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.
Through this NOFO EDA intends to advance general economic development in accordance with EDA’s investment priorities, which can be found on EDA’s website here: Investment Priorities | U.S. Economic Development Administration
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public University
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative (scope, objectives, implementation timeline)
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Letters of Support from Local Officials
- Regional or Community Economic Development Strategy
- Evidence of Cost-Share Commitment
Program contact
- 👤 Ryan M Smith Program Analyst
- 📞 202-482-1464
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 11.307 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$23,930,442
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$23,500,000
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$23,492,808
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$22,871,501
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$17,987,491
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$13,500,000
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$13,054,893
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$11,006,941
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$10,764,400
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$10,675,000
Top States by Funding
- SC 8 awards $54.5M
- FL 6 awards $54.0M
- WV 10 awards $41.6M
- VA 6 awards $32.0M
- WA 3 awards $31.8M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 11.307). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $104,584,357 | |
| 2025 | $36,885,334 | |
| 2026 est. | $128,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance funding?
Eligible applicants include state and local governments, economic development districts, Indian tribes, colleges and universities, and nonprofit organizations. For-profit entities and individuals are not eligible.
What activities can this grant fund?
The grant supports infrastructure construction, planning, technical assistance, and economic development projects that address community needs. Projects should build on regional assets and support distressed communities.
Is there a deadline?
This NOFO operates on a rolling basis, meaning applications are accepted and reviewed continuously. Check the EDA website for any fiscal year cutoffs.
What is the typical award amount?
Awards range from $100,000 to $30,000,000, depending on project scope and community need.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes, cost sharing is required. You must demonstrate matching funds or in-kind contributions to complement federal investment.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start by reviewing EDA's current investment priorities on their website to ensure your project aligns with federal goals.
- Build a strong regional partnership and demonstrate community support from local officials and stakeholders.
- Clearly connect your project to economic distress indicators and show how it addresses specific local needs.
- Develop a detailed implementation plan with realistic timelines and measurable outcomes for economic growth.
- Secure your cost-share commitment in writing early; funding sources are scrutinized carefully by reviewers.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without clear alignment to EDA investment priorities or community economic development strategy. Underestimating cost-share requirements or failing to secure matching funds before submission. Proposing infrastructure without credible jobs projections or demonstrated community-driven planning process.
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