EDA

EDA: $8.9 Million Invested to Improve Flood Control Infrastructure Near Opportunity Zone in Long Beach, CA

 Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $8.9 million grant to the city of Long Beach, California, to make the flood control infrastructure improvements needed to protect businesses and make the region resilient to future natural disasters. The EDA grant, to be located near…

EDA: $735,000 Invested in Critical Roadway Infrastructure near Opportunity Zone in Mattapoisett, MA

oday, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $735,000 grant to the town of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, to reconstruct a critical roadway that serves an industrial park and surrounding businesses. The EDA grant project, to be located near a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act  Opportunity Zone, will be matched with $735,000 in…

EDA: $513,274 Invested to Support Manufacturing in Atkinson, IL

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $513,274 grant to the Village of Atkinson, Illinois, to make critical sewer infrastructure improvements needed to support the growth of manufacturing businesses in the region. This EDA grant, to be matched with $513,274 in local investment, is expected to create or retain…

EDA: $5.6 Million Invested to Provide Critical Infrastructure Needed to Prevent Flooding in Williamsport, PA Opportunity Zone

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5.6 million grant to Lycoming County, Pennsylvania to prevent flooding by repairing a structurally unsound I-wall located within the Northeast levee in Williamsport. The EDA grant, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act designated Opportunity Zone, will…

EDA: $1.8 Million Invested to Establish Revolving Loan Fund to Assist Businesses in Disaster-Impacted Northern California

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.8 million grant to 3CORE, Inc. of Chico, California, to establish a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to create stronger and more economically resilient communities in wildfire-impacted Butte, Glenn, and Tehama counties. The EDA grant, to be matched…

EDA: Over $700,000 Invested to Support Tribal Disaster Recovery Efforts in Wisconsin

 Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $709,222 grant to the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Odanah, Wisconsin, to hire an Economic Recovery Coordinator to advance disaster recovery efforts in the region. The project is located near a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act designated Opportunity Zone….

EDA: $1.7 Million Invested to Help Make Critical Infrastructure Improvements in Saipan, Northern Marian Islands Opportunity Zone

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.7 million grant to the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, to assist with the construction of a new water filtration system. The EDA grant, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Opportunity Zone,…

EDA: $7.4 Million Invested to Make Critical Electrical Infrastructure Upgrades to Serve Businesses in Skamania County, WA

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $7.4 million grant to Public Utility District No. 1 of Skamania County, Washington, to upgrade an electrical power substation to support the energy needs of commercial and industrial customers. The EDA grant, to be matched with more…

EDA: $1.2 Million Invested in Construction of New Pier in Port of Newport, OR

 Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.2 million grant to the Port of Newport, Oregon, to support the construction of a new pier, serving the largest commercial fishing fleet in the state. The EDA grant, to be matched with $1.2 million in local…

EDA: $2.3 Million Invested to Boost Workforce Training Opportunities in Idaho

 Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.3 million grant to Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, to construct a new technical education and training facility on campus. The EDA grant, to be located near a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Opportunity Zone, will be matched…