Economic Development Administration

U.S. Economic Development Administration
Agency overview
Formed	1965
Jurisdiction	Federal government of the United States
Headquarters	Herbert C. Hoover Building; Washington, D.C.
Agency executive	Alejandra Y. Castillo, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development;
Parent agency	Department of Commerce
Website	www.eda.gov

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is an agency in the United States Department of Commerce that provides grants and technical assistance to economically distressed communities in order to generate new employment, help retain existing jobs and stimulate industrial and commercial growth through a variety of investment programs. EDA works with boards and communities across the country on economic development strategies.

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