Federal Economic Development Administration
resource active confidence: Medium status: Draft updated 2026-08-11
Summary
The US Economic Development Administration funds regional infrastructure, planning, and economic-development projects nationwide. Utah communities can use that capital for projects beyond local budgets, but this page covers a replaceable federal funding channel rather than the downstream work it finances.
Who It's For
Utah cities, counties, tribes, universities, and economic development organizations building regional projects; businesses indirectly through EDA-funded infrastructure and innovation hubs — EDA generally funds eligible entities, not individual startups.
What It Provides
Federal grants (e.g., Public Works, Economic Adjustment, Build to Scale, disaster recovery), technical assistance, regional collaboration requirements, and partnership with Utah's EDA Economic Development Districts (SERDA, WFRC, etc.).
How To Use It
Start with the official website, then confirm current programs before recommending.
- Official website · https://www.eda.gov/
- Startup State listing: https://startup.utah.gov/business-resource/federal-economic-development-administration/
Cost / Eligibility
EDA grants are competitive with detailed eligibility by program and NOFO; match requirements and eligible applicants vary — read the active NOFO on eda.gov. Automated fetches may be blocked; verify live listings in a browser.
Best Fits
A Utah EDD, municipality, or university pursuing a regional infrastructure or innovation cluster grant — not a founder seeking direct equity or a small-business loan. Pair with SERDA, WFRC, or GOEO for Utah-side packaging.
Evidence
- Official website · https://www.eda.gov/
- Startup State listing: https://startup.utah.gov/business-resource/federal-economic-development-administration/
Open Questions
- Which active EDA NOFOs accept Utah applications in 2026?
- Current EDA regional representative for Mountain Plains?