In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $225,000 in grants for economic development projects in Shelby County, Tennessee.
The only grant in the county—$225,000—was awarded to the MidSouth Development District.
The following table shows how much the EDA invested in projects across all Tennessee counties in 2023.
Total EDA Grant Awards by Tennessee Counties (2023)
| Rank | County | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davidson County | $2,257,019 |
| 2 | McMinn County | $2,000,000 |
| 3 | Greene County | $1,500,000 |
| 3 | Hawkins County | $1,500,000 |
| 5 | Knox County | $748,849 |
| 6 | Unicoi County | $500,000 |
| 7 | Shelby County | $225,000 |
| 8 | Scott County | $200,000 |
| 8 | Weakley County | $200,000 |
| 10 | Putnam County | $109,618 |
