Research and Evaluation Program

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Research and Evaluation Program

Federal · ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION · #11.312

Through the R&E program, EDA supports the development of tools, recommendations, and resources that shape Federal economic development policies and inform economic development decision-making. R&E program investments provide critical, cutting-edge research and best practices to regional, state, and local practitioners in the economic development field, thereby enhancing understanding and implementation of economic development concepts throughout the country. EDA also regularly evaluates the impacts and outcomes of its various programs as a means of identifying policy and program modifications

About this program

Through the R&E program, EDA supports the development of tools, recommendations, and resources that shape Federal economic development policies and inform economic development decision-making. R&E program investments provide critical, cutting-edge research and best practices to regional, state, and local practitioners in the economic development field, thereby enhancing understanding and implementation of economic development concepts throughout the country. EDA also regularly evaluates the impacts and outcomes of its various programs as a means of identifying policy and program modifications that will increase the Agency’s efficiency and effectiveness.

Who can apply

Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)LocalNonprofit OrganizationCounty Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government CombinationFederally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal GovernmentOtherIndian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)For-Profit OrganizationStateU.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)

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FinancialCooperative Agreement

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

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