The National Association of Development Organizations provides regional strategies, partnerships, and solutions for America's regional development organizations
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Few partnerships matter more to NADO's members than the one we have with @US_EDA. Grateful to have DAS/COO Ben Page in the room with our members this week — exactly the kind of dialogue that moves the needle for distressed communities.
DAS/COO Ben Page met with economic development professionals at the 2026 @NADOPolicy & DDAA Conference. He discussed EDA’s operational improvements, reauthorization, & our support of Trump administration priorities that will foster economic development in distressed communities.
ALT Ben Page sitting on stage with others at the 2026 NADO and DDAA Washington Conference.
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States monopolize federal transportation funding even though local and regional governments oversee most of our nation's roads. It's time for that to change, a new bill argues. usa.streetsblog.org/2026/02/…
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The Richmond Fed has cultivated partnerships with regional organizations like @LandofSkyRC and @swc_cog in western North Carolina as part of its work in community development, one of the Federal Reserve's core functions as the nation's central bank. bit.ly/3KU9a1t
Earlier this week, EDDs in South Carolina met with representatives from the @US_EDA and @CommerceGov to discuss the 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program and how SC regions are seeking to rebuild their communities in the wake of Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Idalia
Commerce Department Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Rob McLeod, joined local leaders today at the @UofSCAlumCenter to advance the Trump Administration @US_EDA 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program. Learn more: eda.gov/strategic-initiative…
ALT Commerce Department Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Rob McLeod, joined local leaders today at the @UofSCAlumCenter to advance the Trump Administration @US_EDA 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program.
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Productive discussions today in Tallahassee as Rob McLeod, Commerce Department's Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, met with state and local officials at the Capitol to coordinate recovery priorities.
Read more: eda.gov/strategic-initiative…
As of October 1, the federal government has officially entered a shutdown following Congress’s failure to enact annual appropriations legislation before the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2025.
Read more ⬇️
nado.org/shutdown-resources/
When Congress talks about cutting funding for @US_EDA, they’re targeting the very engine behind rural transformation. In SW Virginia, just $1M in EDA funding helped spark new industries, save jobs & build the future. High ROI. Real impact.
An Appalachian success story of a private sector-driven and public investment-supported economic transformation cardinalnews.org/2025/09/23/…
On September 16, the @US_EDA released their Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (PWEAA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
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nado.org/eda-public-works-an…
NADO Past President Testifies at House Agriculture Committee Hearing on the critical role @usdaRD plays in addressing the unique challenges facing rural America
@HouseAgGOP @HouseAgDems
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Ms. Forbes’ testimony emphasized the critical role Regional Development Organizations (RDOs) play in helping rural communities access federal resources, implement infrastructure projects, and foster long-term economic resilience.
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Tune in to hear NADO member, and SECOG President, Lynne Keller Forbes discuss the critical role Regional Development Organizations play in driving innovation and opportunity in rural America
LIVE at 10am: @RepDustyJohnson gavels in our subcommittee hearing exploring how @usdaRD delivers vital programs and services to rural America.
Tune in here⬇️ agriculture.house.gov/calend…
Today, we proudly celebrate the 60th anniversary of the @US_EDA. For six decades, EDA has played a vital role in advancing economic opportunity, building resilient communities, and fostering regional innovation across the nation.
Read our full statement:
nado.org/60-years-of-eda/
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.@USDOT Secretary Steven Bradbury and Special Advisor Sean McMaster met on Friday with local government stakeholders to hear feedback on the current program structure and share policy ideas for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill. Together they discussed how to make it easier for local governments to build first-rate infrastructure that is safe and durable for the traveling public. #AmericaIsBuildingAgain
ALT Business meeting in progress featuring Sean McMaster and Steven Bradbury seated at a table, with other attendees listening attentively.
ALT Photo of a formal meeting at a long table with multiple participants, featuring the flags of the United States and the Department of Transportation prominently displayed. Credit: USDOT
ALT Group of fourteen individuals posing for a photo in a conference room with flags of the United States and the Department of Transportation, along with framed images on the wall.
On August 12, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education have released a coordinated national workforce strategy designed to align training programs with current labor market needs and technological changes
nado.org/national-workforce-…
The @US_EDA is a critical partner in advancing locally driven, place-based economic growth. Through investments in infrastructure, innovation, and regional resilience, EDA helps create good jobs and expand opportunity in communities across the country.
@US_EDA leads the fed economic development agenda through grants for infrastructure, innovation, & competitiveness. See our programs helping communities across America: eda.gov/funding/programs
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DYK? Rural Development publishes funding opportunities, Notices of Solicitation of Applications (NOSAs) or Notices of Funding Availability in the Federal Register. Learn more - rd.usda.gov/newsroom/federal…
Trump Administration Signs Executive Order Governing Federal Grantmaking
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My latest w/Adam Aley offers early insights from Economic Recovery Corps funded by @US_EDA & implemented by @IEDCtweets w/6 partners.
Key takeaways
- Big uptake in rural "econ devp deserts"
- V promising ROI
Embedded capacity = big win for rural places
brookings.edu/articles/edas-…
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Now Open: @US_EDA’s Disaster Supplemental Grant Program supports communities recovering from major disasters and transforms local economies in new and vibrant ways.
Learn more: eda.gov/strategic-initiative…
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