The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is offering ongoing funding opportunities through its Planning Program and Local Technical Assistance Program, aimed at assisting eligible entities in developing regional economic strategies and enhancing local capacity for economic programs. The funding, provided through cooperative agreements, is intended to support the creation of Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) that prioritize strategic economic goals and foster job creation, particularly in economically distressed areas. Eligible applicants include District Organizations, Indian Tribes, states, cities, institutions of higher education, and non-profit organizations, with funding amounts ranging from $0 to $300,000, and applications accepted on a continuous basis. For more information, interested parties can visit the EDA website at www.eda.gov or contact their state EDA representative.