Resources

Economic Development Directory

This directory provides links to critical local resources including: EDA regional office contacts, state government contacts, and EDD, TAAC, RLF, University Centers, and Tribal planning organization sites.

Grantee Information

General information for grantees regarding reporting requirements and resources, specific guidance for RLF and Construction grantees, as well as links to GPRA requirements and other helpful resources.

Indirect Costs

Overview of the program and its history, key definitions, detailed instructions for each entity type on how to get a rate, and other helpful resources for both EDA staff and grantees.

Research Reports

Various reports and evaluations funded by EDA. Some of these have informed EDA’s grant programs and program evaluation methodology while others provide best practices for economic development practitioners.

Resources for Tribes and Tribal Governments

EDA is committed to strengthening Tribal sovereignty and self-governance. EDA invites Tribal Leaders to consult on a proposed update to its regulations to expand Tribal eligibility to include for-profit Tribal entities that are wholly owned by and established for the benefit of the Tribe.

Tools for Economic Development

EDA partners with entities to develop and disseminate tools on new and emerging economic development concepts that practitioners and policymakers can utilize to make more informed development decisions. This page provides links to some of these tools funded by EDA.