Eleven EDA funded TAACs work with U.S. firms and industries that have been adversely impacted as a result of increased imports of similar or competitive goods to identify specific actions to improve each firm’s competitive position in world markets. “Taking action as a result of the assistance facilitated” means to implement an aspect of the Trade Adjustment Assistance provided by the TAAC. The TAACs provide three main types of assistance: help in preparing petitions for certification, analysis of the firm’s strengths and weaknesses and development of an adjustment proposal, and in depth assistance for implementation of the recovery strategy as set forth in the adjustment proposal.

Economic Development Districts (EDDs) generally consist of three or more counties that are considered member jurisdictions. Sub-state jurisdiction participation indicates the District’s responsiveness to the area it serves and shows that the services it provides are of value. Active participation was defined as either attendance at meetings or financial support of the EDD during the reporting period. Sub-state jurisdiction members are independent units of government (cities, towns, villages, counties, etc.) and eligible entities substantially associated with economic development, as set forth by the District’s by laws or alternate enabling document.

This performance indicator measures the sum of private investment leveraged, by communities and regions, attributable to the EDA grant to support entrepreneurship.

Funding drives much of the discussion around what an organization can achieve. Measuring the impacts of EDA grants on grantees’ and clients’ abilities to gain additional funding is a strong indicator of grant success. This KPI reflects on the amount of financing and investment deals EDA's grantees and their clients obtained as a result of the grant and its provided services.

Proposed new indicator for FY 2022. Measure is under development.

This performance indicator measures the estimated number of jobs created and retained, by communities and regions, attributable to the EDA grant to support entrepreneurship

This performance indicator measures the estimated sum of private investment leveraged, by communities and regions, attributable to the EDA investment in/to underserved communities and populations.

This measure provides an indication of whether the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy process is market based and whether EDA is helping to create an environment conducive to the creation and retention of higher skill, higher wage jobs. Research conducted on 2002 data established a baseline measure for subsequent years.

This performance indicator measures sum of private investment leveraged by communities and regions attributable to the EDA grant to support workforce development through training.

This Indicator reflects improvements made in accessing new customers and developing new business contacts/networks due to the conferences and networking events held by EDA grantees.