U.S. Economic Development Administration

The Economic Development Administration announced today a $6.8 million award to the Augusta Technical Foundation, Inc. in Augusta, Georgia. This award will support the development of a 65-000-square foot automotive training facility, helping empower the workforce of tomorrow with the skills of today. Provided through EDA’s FY 2025 Disaster Supplemental program, this award highlights President Trump’s commitment to building a strong and skilled workforce.

For more information, please visit https://www.eda.gov/news/press-release/2026/04/21/us-department-commerce-invests-68-million-disaster-supplemental.

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Thank you to the International Economic Development Council for inviting Deputy Assistant Secretary and Chief Operating Officer Ben Page to address the 2026 Leadership Summit earlier this week. As the only federal agency committed to economic development, EDA supports hallmarks of the Trump administration, including workforce development, energy independence, and national security, while continuing to advance innovation and regional collaboration in an evolving landscape.

We’re hiring! The U.S. Economic Development Administration is currently recruiting for a key leadership position in our Atlanta Regional Office. As Regional Director, you’ll oversee local economic development efforts across an eight-state region. The starting salary for this position is $151,661. Search for Economic Development Administration job vacancies on USAJobs.gov for more information.