Economic Development And Industrial Corporation Of Boston

The Economic Development and Industrial Corporation of Boston (EDIC), doing business as Bra, is a U.S. local government entity registered in SAM.gov since 2005, serving as the primary economic development agency for the City of Boston. As a municipal organization, EDIC focuses on workforce development, economic strategies, and community-driven initiatives that support economic growth and opportunity for Boston residents. Through its Office of Workforce Development, EDIC engages in strategic partnerships with local institutions, employers, and community organizations to deliver targeted economic and training programs.

EDIC has received numerous federal grant awards across multiple agencies, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Employment and Training Administration, Economic Development Administration, Internal Revenue Service, and Department of Labor. These grants have supported diverse initiatives such as climate-resilient job training programs, community college expansion, workforce development in critical industries like childcare, healthcare, and clean energy, and tax assistance for underserved populations. Specifically, recent awards include a $9.8 million NOAA cooperative agreement to train over 1,000 individuals in climate-resilient jobs, a $46 million Economic Development Administration grant to create regional workforce training partnerships, and multiple Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grants to provide free tax preparation services. EDIC has also received sub-awards from the Executive Office of Labor & Workforce Development for programs like WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) adult, youth, and dislocated worker formula grants, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to economic development and workforce empowerment.