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Southern Puerto Rico Economic Development District Support
Regional EDA-backed economic development planning and business support for Ponce and nearby municipalities.
About this program
Southern Puerto Rico's Economic Development District is the first EDA-designated district in Puerto Rico and supports regional economic recovery, entrepreneurship, industry clusters, the Port of Ponce, and economic development capacity across Ponce and surrounding municipalities.
Eligibility
Public, private, nonprofit, and community partners in Ponce, Guanica, Guayanilla, Juana Diaz, Penuelas, and Yauco working on eligible regional economic development projects.
Requirements
- Coordinate with SPREDD for project alignment and technical support
- Provide project scope, location, industry cluster, public benefit, and funding needs
- Meet requirements of any EDA, federal, regional, or partner funding source pursued