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EDA Planning & Local Technical Assistance

U.S. Economic Development Administration

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

Supports economic development planning including comprehensive economic development strategies (CEDS), feasibility studies, and technical assistance.

Grant Summary

EDA Planning & Local Technical Assistance is a U.S. Economic Development Administration grant providing $50K to $400K for nonprofit, university, municipality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

economic planningcommunity developmenttechnical assistance

Eligibility

nonprofituniversitymunicipalitytribal government

How to Apply

Funding Range

$50K$400K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for EDA Planning & Local Technical Assistance from U.S. Economic Development Administration, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. Economic Development Administration before the deadline.
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EDA Planning & Local Technical Assistance: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the EDA Planning & Local Technical Assistance?

EDA Planning & Local Technical Assistance is offered by U.S. Economic Development Administration and is generally open to nonprofit, university, municipality, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the EDA Planning & Local Technical Assistance provide?

EDA Planning & Local Technical Assistance provides between $50K and $400K per award from U.S. Economic Development Administration. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the EDA Planning & Local Technical Assistance deadline?

EDA Planning & Local Technical Assistance accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, U.S. Economic Development Administration, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the EDA Planning & Local Technical Assistance?

To apply for EDA Planning & Local Technical Assistance, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. Economic Development Administration.