Impact that starts locally and spans nationally (Data for 2025)
312
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$423.8 Million
Amount Awarded
9,873
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September 10, 2026

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $62 Million to Support Economic Development Projects in Five Southeastern States

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $62 million in awards for projects in five states across the Southeastern United States. The awards were provided through EDA’s FY 2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs, which leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies to support distressed communities.
  • Press Release
August 25, 2026

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $9.5 Million to Support Economic Development Projects in Four States

WASHINGTON –Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $9.5 million in awards for projects in four states. The awards were provided through EDA’s Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs, which leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies to support distressed communities.
  • Press Release
July 27, 2026

U.S. Department of Commerce Announces $34.2 Million in Disaster Recovery Awards for North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, NC – Today, Paul M. Dabbar, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce, announced $34.2 million in Disaster recovery awards for North Carolina, provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). U.S. Representative Chuck Edwards (NC-11); Ben Page, EDA Deputy Assistant Secretary and Chief Operating Officer; and EDA grantees joined him at the announcement, at the site of the future home of the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Hub.
  • Press Release
  • Disaster Recovery
July 8, 2026

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $10.9 Million for Infrastructure Improvement Projects to Support Economic Development in Four States

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $10.9 million in awards for infrastructure improvement projects in four states. The awards were provided through EDA’s Fiscal Year 2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance program, which helps communities revitalize and upgrade their physical infrastructure to attract new industries and strengthen local economies.
  • Press Release
June 29, 2026

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $15.7 Million in Disaster Supplemental Funding to Support Economic Development Projects in South Carolina

WASHINGTON –Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $15.7 million in Disaster Supplemental funding awards to support economic development projects in South Carolina in response to storms and natural disasters. The awards were provided through EDA’s Fiscal Year 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant program, which supports economic recovery activities in areas that received major disaster declarations because of hurricanes, wildfires, severe storms and flooding, tornadoes, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2023 and 2024.
  • Press Release
  • Disaster Recovery