ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) was established under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended, to generate jobs, help retain existing jobs and stimulate industrial and commercial growth in economically depressed areas of the United States. EDA’s assistance is available to rural and urban areas experiencing high unemployment, low income or other severe economic distress.
In fulfilling its mission, EDA is guided by the basic principle that distressed communities must be empowered to develop and implement their own economic development and revitalization strategies. Based on these locally and regionally developed priorities, EDA works in partnership with state and local governments, regional economic development districts, public and private nonprofit organizations, and Indian tribes.
Local governments may submit their application(s) online. SNMEDD will assist local entities in both making application and grant administration. There are nine EDA Programs available. Applications should be consistent with the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Plan.
HOW TO APPLY
For assistance in completing an application, please contact Dora Batista, Executive Director, at (575) 624-6131 or the EDA Representative for the State of New Mexico.
EDA Contact
Trisha M. Korbas
EDR for NM & West Texas
Austin Regional Office
Economic Development Administration
tkorbas@eda.gov
(720) 626-1499