10/07/2026
You can build an EDA‑ready CEDS in 6–12 months.
This guide breaks the process into focused, practical steps: use EDA planning grants, lean on Economic Adjustment Assistance for implementation, and keep your strategy current so projects stay eligible.
Small, rural EDOs win by choosing 2–4 measurable priorities, mapping stakeholders, and using a planning grant to fund the work—not by chasing every program at once.
Read the full guide for a checklist and regional contacts. Which step would help your team most right now?