The EDA has a variety of programs which may be applicable for this region. The most likely program that this region would use is the Economic Development Assistance Programs (EDAP). The current funding for this program at EDA is over $250 million dollars, nationwide. To learn more about these EDA programs visit this link http://www.bredd.org/EDA_Brochure.pdf

ALSO, EDA is one of the best sources to fund business incubators. Prior CEDS have been key in securing funds for the Direct TV project, the Montana Technology Enterprise Center (MonTec), the Ravalli County Business Incubator. EDA also funds infrastructure development, Brownfield’s development, and much more. In order to secure funds from the EDAP’s the project must be consistent with the regions CEDS. For that reason it is important to have participation from the community.