Economic Development Administration · Department of Commerce
FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
In short: Economic Development Administration expects to make 3,000 awards of $100,000 to $30 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
Key facts
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
The funder says: “There are no application submission deadlines. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the publication of a new PWEAA NOFO, cancellation of this PWEAA NOFO, or all available funds have been expended....” - Award size
- $100K – $30M
- Match ?
- Required only for some projects or applicants (then you cover 40% of the total project). Check the official notice for yours · Work out your budget and match
- Buildings & equipment
- The official notice says construction, renovation or equipment can be paid for. Check the limits.
- Who can apply
- Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Special district (utility, fire, etc.), Private college or university, City or town government, County government, Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), Public college or university, State government, Tribal government, and others named in the official notice
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
Your share in dollars
If this rule applies to your request: for a $30,000,000 grant you'd put in about $20,000,000 of your own money or donated help, for a total project of about $50,000,000.
“Generally, the amount of the EDA grant may not exceed 60 percent of the total cost of the project.” — federal program 11.300, from its SAM.gov catalog entry
Based on this official rule. Some programs lower it for distressed counties or accept donated help.
How this fits you
- Available in Tipton County (nationwide program)
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 83
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
PLEASE FIND THE NOFO IN THE 'DOCUMENTS' SECTION OF THIS POST
This opportunity has been updated as of May 11, 2026
Program Overview:
EDA has authority to provide grants to meet the full range of communities’ and regions’ economic development needs from planning and technical assistance to construction of infrastructure. These grants are made through a series of Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) that can be found on EDA’s website at https://www.eda.gov/funding/funding-opportunities and are designed to support the economic development activities most useful to a community based on its needs and circumstances. EDA funds community or regionally generated ideas and assists communities to advance to the next level of economic development.
This NOFO sets out EDA’s application submission and review procedures for two of EDA’s core economic development programs authorized under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 3121 et seq.) (PWEDA): (1) Public Works and Economic Development Facilities (Public Works) and (2) Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA).
EDA supports bottom-up strategies that build on regional assets to spur economic growth and resiliency. EDA encourages its grantees throughout the country to develop initiatives that present new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.
Through this NOFO EDA intends to advance general economic development in accordance with EDA’s investment priorities, which can be found on EDA's website here: Investment Priorities | U.S. Economic Development Administration
Who can apply, from the official notice
Pursuant to Section 3(4) of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122(4)(a)) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3 (Eligible Recipient), eligible applicants for EDA financial assistance under the Public Works and EAA programs include a(n): (i) District Organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (v) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible for funding under this NOFO.
Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/b5365cea-b07c-4e8d-8313-e23ab0fd3766 · Printed from grantme.click/grants/3b1158f4-8832-4f77-b743-67c2b2238889
Writing the need statement? Tipton County facts with citations.
What the official notice requires
Pulled from the official notice EDA_PWEAA_NOFO_AI_Addendum_Update_technical_corrections_5.12.pdf (59 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words. Open the page to read it in context.
Award size and project length
Award amounts here are per year · p. 21
“If the applicant is a state or local unit of government that receives less than $35 million in direct federal funding per year it may submit any of the following:” Open page 21
Registrations you need first (3)
EDA EDGE · p. 14
“Applicants, specifically the Authorized Representative submitting the application and materials, will receive a time and date stamped email from EDGE confirming the submission and receipt of the application and other required documents.” Open page 14
SAM.gov, Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 23
“Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM) Applicants are required to:” Open page 23
Grants.gov · p. 34
“NOFO Changes Communicated on Grants.gov EDA may make changes or additions to this NOFO.” Open page 34
Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist
What to submit
Form ED-900 · p. 5
“regional economic development strategy and clearly detail in the ED-900 how the project will support the economic development needs and objectives outlined in the strategy.” Open page 5
Letters of support or commitment · p. 9
“Documentation of Cost Share or Matching Applications must include commitment letters or equivalent documents that demonstrate, to the satisfaction of EDA, that all matching funds (whether cash, loans, bonds, or in-kind) from all sources (e.g., any applicant,…” Open page 9
Form SF-424 · p. 15
“Form SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)” Open page 15
Form CD-511 · p. 15
“Form CD-511 (Certification Regarding Lobbying) ED-900 Information.” Open page 15
Form ED-900D · p. 16
“X ED-900D (Requirements for Design and Engineering Assistance) X” Open page 16
Budget narrative / justification · p. 17
“The Budget Narrative must identify and justify how funds in each line item of the budget will be used to support the proposed project.” Open page 17
Form SF-424A · p. 17
“The Budget Narrative should specifically address each budget line item (including both the Federal Share and matching Non-Federal Share), and the narrative total should match the total project costs listed in both the SF-424 question 18, line g, and SF-424A…” Open page 17
Form SF-424C · p. 17
“The Budget Narrative should specifically address each budget line item (including both the Federal Share and matching Non-Federal Share), and the narrative total should match the total project costs listed in both the SF-424 question 18, line g, and SF-424A…” Open page 17
Form SF-LLL · p. 20
“Form SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities) A form SF LLL is required if an applicant has retained a registered lobbyist in conjunction with the proposed project. ii.” Open page 20
Indirect cost rate agreement · p. 20
“Indirect Cost Rate Documentation If indirect costs are included in the budget, the applicant must include documentation to support the indirect cost rate they are using (unless claiming the de minimis indirect cost rate, discussed below).2 The applicant must…” Open page 20
Form ED-900C · p. 21
“This includes filling out an environmental narrative attached to section H of the ED-900C and a certification clause found on Appendix A to the environmental narrative.” Open page 21
Environmental documentation · p. 22
“The implementing regulations of NEPA require EDA to provide public notice of the availability of project-specific environmental documents, such as environmental impact statements, environmental assessments, findings of no significant impact, and records of…” Open page 22
Form SF-424D
“Included in the application package.”
Form ED-900B
“Included in the application package.”
Form ED-900E
“Included in the application package.”
Form ED-900F
“Included in the application package.”
Length limits
Page limit (see quote): 12 pages max · p. 47
“A project narrative of no more than 12 pages (12-point font, 1-inch margins, single-spaced) must be submitted.” Open page 47
Formatting rules
12-point font, 1-inch margins, single-spaced · p. 47
“A project narrative of no more than 12 pages (12-point font, 1-inch margins, single-spaced) must be submitted.” Open page 47
How applications are scored (90 points listed)
Build your narrative outline from these criteria
Strength of Employer Partnership: 10 points · p. 55
“Strength of Employer Partnership – 10 points To award points, reviewers will assess:” Open page 55
Need for Training in Artificial Intelligence: 20 points · p. 56
“Need for Training in Artificial Intelligence – 20 points To award points, reviewers will assess:” Open page 56
Regional Alignment: 10 points · p. 56
“Regional Alignment – 10 points To award points, reviewers will assess:” Open page 56
Project Description & Feasibility: 20 points · p. 56
“Project Description & Feasibility – 20 points” Open page 56
Impacts & Return on Investment: 20 points · p. 57
“Impacts & Return on Investment – 20 points” Open page 57
Future Evaluation, Scalability & Sustainability: 10 points · p. 57
“Future Evaluation, Scalability & Sustainability – 10 points” Open page 57
Dates in the notice
July 10, 2026 · p. 54
“Application Review Information Submission Dates and Times The deadline for the receipt of an application is 4:59 PM Eastern Time on July 10, 2026.” Open page 54
Mistakes that get applications rejected (3)
Could get your application rejected: Under the Public Works and EAA programs, EDA is not authorized to provide grants or cooperative agreements... · p. 8
“Under the Public Works and EAA programs, EDA is not authorized to provide grants or cooperative agreements to individuals or to for-profit entities, and such requests will not be considered for funding. 2.” Open page 8
Missing a required part: Applications that do not contain all elements listed in section D.2.b. will not be reviewed. · p. 25
“Applications that do not contain all elements listed in section D.2.b. will not be reviewed.” Open page 25
Could get your application rejected: Applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed or considered. · p. 54
“Applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed or considered.” Open page 54
Files from the official listing
The notice, forms and templates the agency attached. Some programs ask for a letter of intent or a form before the full application.
- SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf (144 KB)
SF424 - SF424A-V1.0.pdf (132 KB)
SF424A - SF424C_2_0-V2.0.pdf (1.7 MB)
SF424C - SF424D-V1.1.pdf (65 KB)
SF424D - ED_900_GA_V1.3_2028_-updated_06262025.pdf (322 KB)
ED900GA - ED_900B_V2.2_2028.pdf (160 KB)
ED900B - ED_900C_V1.3_2028.pdf (187 KB)
ED900C - ED_900D_V1.2_2028.pdf (117 KB)
ED900D - ED_900E_V1.2_2028.pdf (125 KB)
ED900E - ED_900F_V1.2_2028.pdf (134 KB)
ED900F - CD511-V1.1.pdf (102 KB)
CD511 - SFLLL_2_0-V2.0.pdf (99 KB)
SFLLL - EDA_PWEAA_NOFO_AI_Addendum_Update_technical_corrections_5.12.pdf (642 KB)
PWEAA 2025 NOFO with AI Addedum Updated May 12 2026
Who in Tennessee has won this program
66 awards to Tennessee groups in 31 counties since 2021 · 0 in Tipton County. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Dayton, Tennessee | Dayton, Rhea County | $14.4M spent that year | 2023 |
| Upper Cumberland Development District | Cookeville, Putnam County | $5.5M spent that year | 2025 |
| Jackson Energy Authority | Jackson, Madison County | $5M | 2024 |
| Persevere | Memphis, Shelby County | $3.8M spent that year | 2025 |
| Bedford County Utility District | Shelbyville, Bedford County | $3.1M | 2024 |
| City of Dayton | Dayton, Rhea County | $2.8M | |
| Greater Nashville Regional Council | Nashville, Davidson County | $2.7M spent that year | 2025 |
| City of Loudon | Loudon, Loudon County | $2.6M | |
| Town of Oneida | Oneida, Scott County | $2.5M | |
| Brownsville Energy Authority | Brownsville, Haywood County | $2.2M | 2024 |
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | $2.2M spent that year | 2025 |
| Greater Nashville Regional Council | Nashville, Davidson County | $2.1M | 2023 |
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse; USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds. They don't guarantee future awards.
Tennessee groups that got this money through Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
This federal money also reaches local groups as pass-through grants. In Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development passes it on: watch that agency for applications, not the federal agency. 17 pass-through grants on file · 0 in Tipton County. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Through | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Centerville, Tennessee | Centerville, Hickman County | State of Tennessee | $1.8M spent that year | 2025 |
| Greeneville Water Commission | Greeneville, Greene County | Town of Greeneville | $433K spent that year | 2025 |
| City of Kingsport, TN | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Tenn Dept of Economic & Community Development | $379K spent that year | 2025 |
| Town of Oneida | Oneida, Scott County | Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development | $299K | 2025 |
| City of Lobelville | Lobelville | Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development | $207K | 2025 |
| City of Jefferson City | Jefferson City, Jefferson County | Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development | $200K | 2025 |
| William R Moore College of Technology | Memphis, Shelby County | The University of Memphis | $189K spent that year | 2024 |
| City of Kingsport, TN | Kingsport, Sullivan County | TN Dept of Economic & Community Development | $169K spent that year | 2024 |
| City of Tiptonville | Tiptonville, Lake County | Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development | $148K | 2025 |
| Newport Utilities Board | Newport, Cocke County | Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development | $130K spent that year | 2025 |
| Northwest Tennessee Development District | Martin, Weakley County | Economic Development Administration | $125K spent that year | 2023 |
| Northwest Tennessee Development District | Martin, Weakley County | Economic Development Administration | $61K spent that year | 2025 |
Source: USAspending.gov pass-through reports (the first recipient reports each one of $30,000 or more).
Similar grants open or opening soon
From other funders, about the same kind of work in Tipton County.
- Atlanta FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance · Department of Commerce · No deadline listed: see the official notice
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About the federal program
Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities
Program number 11.300 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration · Project grant
How applications are judged
Projects are evaluated with the criteria each of which will receive equal weight: i. The project�s feasibility or likelihood that it will achieve its projected outcomes on the proposed schedule; ii. The extent to which the project demonstrates support from and involvement with regional stakeholders, e.g. private, public, and non-profit entities, community-based organizations, workforce development boards, economic development organizations, schools, community colleges, neighborhood and housing associations, and the communities that stand to benefit; iii. The extent to which the project demonstrates resiliency to future sudden and severe economic dislocations, e.g., closures of major local employers, etc.; iv. The extent to which the project is aligned with and integrated into other public or private investments currently ongoing or planned for the community and region; v. The degree of economic distress experienced in the project region; vi. The project�s demonstrated ability to foster job creation and retention, including whether the project will create jobs and registered apprenticeships; vii. The project�s demonstrated ability to promote private investment in the regional economy; and viii. The project�s demonstrated alignment with EDA�s current Investment Priorities as outlined at https://www.eda.gov/funding/investment-priorities. In addition to the above criteria, for workforce projects only, EDA will consider the following criterion equal to the combined weight of...
Match
Generally, the amount of the EDA grant may not exceed 60 percent of the total cost of the project. Projects may receive an additional amount that shall not exceed 30 percent, based on the relative needs of the region in which the project will be located, as determined by EDA.
In addition, EDA�s regulations allow an investment rate of up to 100 percent for Indian tribes, for a State or political subdivision of a State that can document that it has exhausted its effective taxing and borrowing capacity, or for a non-profit organization that can document that it has exhausted its borrowing capacity.
About the federal program
Economic Adjustment Assistance
Program number 11.307 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration · Project grant
How applications are judged
For construction and non-construction projects (except proposals for preparation or revision of a CEDS), the following criteria will receive equal weight: i. The project�s feasibility or likelihood that it will achieve its projected outcomes on the proposed schedule; ii. The extent to which the project demonstrates support from and involvement with regional stakeholders, e.g. private, public, and non-profit entities, community-based organizations, workforce development boards, economic development organizations, schools, community colleges, neighborhood and housing associations, and the communities that stand to benefit; iii. The extent to which the project demonstrates resiliency to future sudden and severe economic dislocations, e.g., closures of major local employers, etc.; iv. The extent to which the project is aligned with and integrated into other public or private investments currently ongoing or planned for the community and region; v. The degree of economic distress experienced in the project region; vi. The project�s demonstrated ability to foster job creation and retention, including whether the project will create jobs and registered apprenticeships; vii. The project�s demonstrated ability to promote private investment in the regional economy; and viii. The project�s demonstrated alignment with EDA�s current Investment Priorities as outlined at https://www.eda.gov/funding/investment-priorities. In addition to the above criteria, for workforce projects only,...
Match
Generally, the amount of the EDA grant may not exceed 60 percent of the total cost of the project. Projects may receive an additional amount that shall not exceed 30 percent, based on the relative needs of the region in which the project will be located, as determined by EDA.
In addition, EDA�s regulations allow an investment rate of up to 100 percent for Indian tribes, for a State or political subdivision of a State that can document that it has exhausted its effective taxing and borrowing capacity, or for a non-profit organization that can document that it has exhausted its borrowing capacity.