Economic Development Grants
Browse 73 federal economic development grant opportunities. Find funding from top agencies with award amounts up to $0.
Economic development grants fund job creation, small business support, entrepreneurship programs, trade initiatives, and regional economic planning. The Economic Development Administration (EDA), Small Business Administration (SBA), and CDFI Fund support communities building diverse and resilient local economies. This category has expanded to include grants for economic recovery, supply chain resilience, and innovation-driven economic development. Key programs include EDA Public Works grants, Revolving Loan Fund grants, Build to Scale (formerly i6 Challenge), and Regional Innovation Strategies. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, economic development districts, nonprofits, universities, and tribal organizations. Award amounts range from $100,000 for planning grants to tens of millions for major public works projects. Competitive applications require comprehensive economic development strategies, job creation projections, private investment leverage ratios, and demonstration of sustainable economic impact. Organizations should emphasize how projects address economic distress, create quality jobs, and build long-term community capacity.
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Total Grants
$74.2M
Total Funding
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Agencies
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grants Programs
National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces that the following programs are soliciting applications for financial assistance for FY 2009: (1) the Electronics and Electrical Eng
Precision Measurement Grants Program
National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces that the Precision Measurement Grants Program is soliciting applications for financial assistance for FY 2010. The Precision Meas
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grants Programs
National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces that the following programs are soliciting applications for financial assistance for FY 2010: (1) the Electronics and Electrical Eng
Fiscal Year 2012 NOAA Gulf of Mexico Bay-Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program
Department of Commerce
The National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Region (Fisheries Southeast Regional Office) is seeking proposals under the Gulf of Mexico NOAA Bay-Watershed Education and Training (Gulf B-WET) Progra
Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grants Programs
National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces that the following programs are soliciting applications for financial assistance for FY 2011: (1) the Material Measurement Laborator
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST is soliciting proposals for financial assistance for FY 2012 under the following nine programs: (1) Material Measurement Laboratory (MML) Grant Program; (2) Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML)
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST is soliciting proposals for financial assistance for Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) under the following programs: (1) the Material Measurement Laboratory (MML); (2) the Physical Measurement Lab
FEDERAL AND STATE TECHNOLOGY (FAST) PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM – SBTDCs
Small Business Administration
Since its inception in 1953, SBA has served to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small businesses. While SBA is best known for its financial support of small businesses through its
FEDERAL AND STATE TECHNOLOGY (FAST) PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Small Business Administration
Since its inception in 1953, SBA has served to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small businesses. While SBA is best known for its financial support of small businesses through its
Great Lakes B-WET program FY22
Department of Commerce
NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary office) is seeking proposals under the Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program (https://san
NIST Public Safety Innovation Accelerator Program (PSIAP) – Follow-on Funding for Technical and Business Assistance and Demonstration Projects with Public Safety Agencies
National Institute of Standards and Technology
The NIST PSIAP is seeking applications from eligible organizations - entities that previously were awarded a grant, cooperative agreement, prize challenge, including a Small Business Innovation Resea
Translating Coastal Research into Application
Department of Commerce
The National Sea Grant College Program was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1966 (amended in 2020, Public Law 116-221) to support leveraged federal and state partnerships that harness the intellectual
2023 NOAA Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program
Department of Commerce
The NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program is an environmental education program that promotes locally relevant, authentic experiential learning focused on K-12 audiences. The prima
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST is soliciting applications for financial assistance for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) within the following NIST grant programs: the Associate Director for Innovation and Indu
2023 STEM Talent Challenge
Economic Development Administration
EDA’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is seeking applications from eligible applicants to create and implement innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) work-base
The 2024 NOAA Hawaii Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program
Department of Commerce
The NOAA Hawaii Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program is an environmental education program that meets NOAA’s mission of science, service, and stewardship. The Hawaii B-WET program supp
FY24 American Lobster Research Program
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
The National Sea Grant College Program was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1966 (amended in 2020, Public Law 116-221) to support leveraged federal and state partnerships that harness the intellectual
Rural Business Development Grants
Rural Development
Competitive grants to support targeted technical assistance, training, and other activities leading to the development of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas.
Climate Program Office FY 2026 - Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA)
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Through this Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity, the NOAA Climate Program Office (https://cpo.noaa.gov/funding-opportunities/) of the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research is soliciting proposals
Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative
Small Business Administration
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to invite proposals for funding from established organizations interested in providing innovative hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and
Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program)
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
States play an essential role in conserving and recovering species listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), 16 U.S.C. 1535. Listed species under NOAA’s National Marin
Precision Measurement Grant Program
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (Annual Appropriations and IIJA Funds)
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education Program
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
MBDA Rural Business Center Program
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
FY26 Marine Turtle Conservation for Sustainable U.S. Fisheries Grant Program
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Prevention, Control, and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms Program
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II
Small Business Administration
Funding for small businesses to continue research and development of innovative technologies with commercial potential, building on Phase I feasibility work.
Harmful Algal Bloom Innovation Challenge: Toxin Detection in Seafood
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
FY26 Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants - Fishery Management
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
FY26 Women Business Center Renewal Announcement
Small Business Administration
Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program
Small Business Administration
PROGRAM FOR INVESTMENT IN MICROENTREPRENEURS (PRIME) FY 2026
Small Business Administration
Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program
Small Business Administration
State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001
Small Business Administration
SBA WBC Modernization Initiative FY26
Small Business Administration
PROGRAM FOR INVESTMENT IN MICROENTREPRENEURS (PRIME) FY 2026
Small Business Administration
SERVICE CORP OF RET EXECUTIVES (SCORE) 2026-01
Small Business Administration
State Trade Expansion Program 2026
Small Business Administration
Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center State Competition
National Institute of Standards and Technology
ONAA 7J-TCU Manufacturing NOFO FY2026
Small Business Administration
Fiscal Year 2027 National Sea Grant College Program Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Grant Program – Solutions for AI-Native RAN
National Telecommunications and Information Admini
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
DOC NIST ERA
Native Entities Grant Program
DOC NIST ERA
National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Program for Fiscal Year 2026
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
FY 2024 – 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
FY 2024 – 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Announcement Type: Initial
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
FY 2024 – 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Office of Education
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
FY 2024 – 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Announcement Type: Initial
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
This Broad Agency Announcement is a mechanism to encourage research, education and outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA’s competitive discretionary progra
FY 2024 – 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
FY 2024 – 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
CHIPS Incentives Program – Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment
National Institute of Standards and Technology
IVV-FT-OPP-07282026160054
IV&V Test Agency
2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
National Institute of Standards and Technology
FY 2023 Disaster Supplemental
Economic Development Administration
Philadelphia FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
Department of Commerce
Chicago FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
Department of Commerce
FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA
Department of Commerce
FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
Economic Development Administration
Climate Program Office for FY 2012
Department of Commerce
Atlanta FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
Department of Commerce
Denver FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
Department of Commerce
EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental
Economic Development Administration
NIST MEP Disaster Assessment Program
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST invites applications from current recipients of Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center cooperative agreements (MEP Centers) to perform assessments of small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SM
NOAA Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Seattle FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
Department of Commerce
Austin FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
Department of Commerce
NIST MEP Competitive Awards Program
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST MEP invites applications from current MEP Centers for projects that will add capabilities to the MEP Program by achieving one or more of the criteria set forth in 15 U.S.C. 278k-1(e)(3) and may g
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