Economic development is an important part of strengthening communities by creating and retaining jobs.

	Economic development programs How to apply
	Publications
	Community Renewal Initiative
	Address locator - Find out if you are in a renewal community, enterprise zone, or enterprise community.
	Resources - publications, statistics, reports, webcasts, and more.
	Neighborhood Networks - creating community learning centers.
	Step-Up Program - apprenticeships in America's communities.
	Other Federal Programs
	Rural Development programs (Department of Agriculture)
	Economic research (Department of Agriculture)
	Grants and contracts from the Department of Labor