The program that received the largest share of funds was planning, which accounted for $3,382,337 in total grants.
The EDA is a federal government agency focusing exclusively on economic development. The agency solicits applications for funding to support construction, non-construction planning, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects under the agency's Public Works and the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) programs.
Grants made under these programs are designed to advance economic development in distressed communities.
Minnesota Programs Ranked by 2023 Grant Totals
| Rank | Program | Dollar Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Planning | $3,382,337 |
| 2 | Technical Assistance | $1,063,368 |
| 3 | Public Works | $420,000 |
States Ranked by 2023 EDA Grant Totals
| Rank | State | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Carolina | $30,038,466 |
| 2 | California | $24,019,508 |
| 3 | Alabama | $20,063,445 |
| 4 | Texas | $17,406,812 |
| 5 | New York | $16,600,629 |
| 6 | Kentucky | $16,050,655 |
| 7 | West Virginia | $15,899,471 |
| 8 | Michigan | $14,095,126 |
| 9 | North Carolina | $12,831,748 |
| 10 | Georgia | $11,724,802 |
| 11 | Ohio | $11,601,261 |
| 12 | Missouri | $11,433,177 |
| 13 | Virginia | $11,188,240 |
| 14 | Arkansas | $10,699,036 |
| 15 | Indiana | $10,593,709 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $10,590,783 |
| 17 | Oregon | $9,358,054 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $9,240,486 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $8,883,604 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $8,554,136 |
| 21 | Iowa | $8,283,476 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $7,704,449 |
| 23 | Washington | $7,196,182 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $6,838,472 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $6,814,796 |
| 26 | Arizona | $6,307,938 |
| 27 | Illinois | $6,154,997 |
| 28 | Colorado | $5,630,546 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $5,368,500 |
| 30 | Florida | $5,336,908 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $4,865,705 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $4,857,441 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $4,120,000 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $4,029,618 |
| 35 | Maine | $3,379,356 |
| 36 | Nevada | $3,235,517 |
| 37 | Alaska | $3,136,435 |
| 38 | Connecticut | $2,477,338 |
| 39 | Utah | $2,421,500 |
| 40 | Montana | $1,777,800 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $1,616,976 |
| 42 | Maryland | $1,354,146 |
| 43 | Vermont | $1,290,326 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $1,106,000 |
| 45 | Idaho | $975,000 |
| 46 | Delaware | $887,923 |
| 47 | North Dakota | $883,000 |
| 48 | Rhode Island | $737,379 |
| 49 | Kansas | $299,772 |