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Among recent U.S. EDA cuts is the 45-year-old University Centers program
SSTI has learned from Ben Page, deputy assistant secretary for economic development and chief operating officer in the U.S. Department of Commerce that U.S. Economic Development Administration is discontinuing funding for the University Centers, Trade Adjustment Assistance to Firms, and STEM Talent Challenge programs. The reason cited was budget constraints. Page noted in the email that “(t)his change will have no impact on current awards—we are working individually with grantees to close out their awards and efforts. EDA is committed to supporting an orderly and respectful wind-down of existing grants.”
The image below shows the locations of the 70 affected University Centers. Hover over the link for the name and exact location of each center.