EDA: $888,789 Invested to Support Growth of Maritime Sector in Aleutians East Borough, AK
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $888,789 grant to the city of King Cove, Alaska, for critical infrastructure improvements needed to support the region’s fisheries industry. This grant will provide for a new mobile boat hoist necessary to increase capacity in the region’s essential fishing industry. This EDA…
FEMA: Federal Disaster Assistance Program Reforms Announced to Help Survivors Recover Faster
Planned updates to FEMA’s Individual Assistance program include quicker access to needed funds, expanded eligibility for property and home repairs, and an easier application process for survivors to jumpstart their recovery from disasters. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that FEMA is reforming its federal assistance policies…
EDA: 22 Recompete Pilot Program Finalists Announced
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, Department of Commerce selects communities primed to reduce unemployment and establish long-term economic growth to compete for implementation awards The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), today will announce the 22 finalists of the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program (Recompete)….
EDA: $4.4 Million Invested for Infrastructure Improvements to Support Business Growth and Development in Louisiana
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $4.4 million in the state of Louisiana to make critical infrastructure improvements needed to support current and future businesses in regions impacted by recent disasters. The EDA investments announced today are: “President Biden is committed to making sure the…
EDA: 60 Recipients of “Build to Scale” Program Announced in Support of Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and Startups through Regional, Technology-Based Economic Development Strategies
Grantees Represent 36 States, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced “Build to Scale” grants awarded to 60 organizations across the country — located in 36 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico — totaling $53 million for programs that support technology entrepreneurs, catalyze innovation, and fuel economic…
EDA: 31 Tech Hubs Designated Across America
As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Commerce identified regional centers primed for technological innovation and job creation The Biden-Harris administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), today announced the designation of 31 Tech Hubs in regions across the country. This is the first phase…
EDA: Applications Open for Pilot Program to Highlight Opportunities to Boost American Communities
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), announced it has received 565 applications for Phase 1 of the Recompete Pilot Program, marking the largest number of applications of any national EDA competition to date. The Recompete Program is a key piece of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and reflects the Administration’s commitment to…
EDA: $13.5 Million Invested to Support U.S. Manufacturers
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced $13.5 million in U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants to support 11 Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers (TAACs) that help manufacturers affected by imports adjust to increasing global competition and to create jobs. The TAACs, which each service multiple states/regions, are located in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri,…
EDA: $736,000 Invested for Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Development in Kane, PA
Today, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $736,000 grant to the Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship in Kane, Pennsylvania, to develop and grow the region’s tourism and outdoor recreation sectors. This grant will produce six plans and a regional planning guide designed to support economic diversification in the region. This EDA investment…
EDA: $2.8 Million Invested to Boost Businesses and Grow Jobs in Missouri
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $2.8 million in the state of Missouri to make critical infrastructure improvements needed to support current and future business needs. The EDA investments announced today are: “President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is making sure communities in Missouri and…