The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), based in Washington, D.C., is an agency within the United States Department of Commerce. Its core mission is to provide grants and technical assistance to economically distressed communities to foster job creation, retain existing jobs, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth. The EDA offers a range of investment programs aimed at enhancing workforce training, disaster recovery, and economic resilience.
Notable figures affiliated with the EDA include the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, currently Gina Raimondo. The agency has made significant impacts, such as awarding substantial grants to initiatives like the Oklahoma Ordnance Works Authority to expand workforce training programs. Through these efforts, the EDA has played a crucial role in supporting workforce development and economic recovery in various regions across the United States.

Department Of Commerce
commerce.gov

Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
oedit.colorado.gov

Small Business Administration
sba.gov

Arkansas Economic Development Commission
arkansasedc.com

Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development

Providence Economic Development Partnership

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
floridajobs.org

Empire State Development
esd.ny.gov

Iowa Dept of Economic Development

Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
portal.ct.gov

Washington State Department of Commerce
commerce.wa.gov

Oklahoma Department of Commerce
okcommerce.gov

Appalachian Regional Commission
arc.gov

Usaid
usaid.gov

Missouri Department of Economic Development
ded.mo.gov
Organizations similar to U.S. Economic Development Administration include Department Of Commerce, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, Small Business Administration and Arkansas Economic Development Commission.
U.S. Economic Development Administration was founded in 1965.
U.S. Economic Development Administration's headquarters is located in Washington, D.C., DC, US.
U.S. Economic Development Administration's most recent funding round was for $1.3M (USD) in January 2017.
As of Jan 19, 2017, U.S. Economic Development Administration has raised a total of $1.3M (USD).
U.S. Economic Development Administration has 375 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.