# USTDA Advances Export-Oriented Infrastructure Projects

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) reported near-record FY 2026 results, citing a ten-year average of $203 in U.S. exports for every dollar of funding programmed. USTDA uses funded technical work to position U.S. companies early in overseas infrastructure projects, signaling continued federal support for export-oriented project development in emerging markets. The announcement identifies no specific solicitation, contract, or application deadline.

- U.S. infrastructure firms and technical service providers can factor USTDA-funded project development into their overseas market strategies; the agency says this work can create early positioning in projects.
- The reported export multiplier describes a ten-year average, not a guaranteed return for any individual project or contractor.
- Because the announcement names no procurement opportunity, firms should not treat it as an open solicitation or award notice.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)

### Key Quotes
> USTDA carries out a strategic foreign policy function, advancing American economic and security interests by helping our partners address their critical infrastructure priorities.
> — Thomas R. Hardy, Deputy Director of USTDA

### Sources
- [USTDA Announces Near-Record FY 2026 Results, Driving U.S. Exports and Advancing Strategic Priorities – USTDA](https://ustda.gov/ustda-announces-near-record-fy-2026-results-driving-u-s-exports-and-advancing-strategic-priorities/) - Ustda