EDA: $813,620 Invested to Make Disaster Resilient Improvements in Port Washington, WI
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $813,620 grant to the city of Port Washington, Wisconsin, to install permanent backup generators that will ensure uninterrupted service at the city’s wastewater and water treatment plants during disasters. The EDA grant, to be matched with $203,405 in local investment, is expected…
EDA: $620,970 Invested to Support Growth of Manufacturing Sector in Pontotoc County, MS
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $620,970 grant to Pontotoc County, Mississippi, to make water infrastructure improvements at the Pontotoc County Industrial Park, to support the expansion and growth of manufacturing businesses in the region. This EDA grant, to be matched with $320,970 in local investment and $300,000…
EDA: $500,000 Invested to Support Regional Innovation and Economic Growth in Disaster-Impacted Northwest Louisiana
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $500,000 grant to Grambling State University, a Historically Black University in Grambling, Louisiana, to conduct a feasibility study that will serve as a road map to foster innovation and economic resiliency in the disaster-impacted Northwest Louisiana region. The EDA grant will be…
EDA: $2 Million Invested to Construct Business Incubator to Support Entrepreneurial Development in Laurinburg, NC
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to the Scotland County Economic Development Corporation, Laurinburg, North Carolina, to construct a new business incubator to provide workspace for startup companies and expanding industries. The EDA grant, to be matched with more than…
EDA: $1.5 Million Invested to Protect Businesses from Flooding in Conway County, AR
oday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to Conway County Levee District 6, Morrilton, Arkansas, to help construct and install a permanent stormwater pump station to mitigate flood risks in the Oppelo Bottoms industrial area. The EDA grant, to be matched…
EDA: $444,009 Invested to Develop Strategic Plan for Main SpacePort Complex in Augusta, ME Opportunity Zone
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $444,009 grant to the Maine Space Grant Consortium, Augusta, Maine, to develop a strategic plan for the Maine SpacePort Complex. The project, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Opportunity Zone, will be matched with $148,489 in state funds and $111,442…
EDA: $530,748 Invested to Make Roadway Infrastructure Improvements to Protect Businesses from Flooding in Nebraska City, NE
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $530,748 grant to the city of Nebraska City, Nebraska, to improve roadway infrastructure and protect businesses operating in a key industrial corridor from the impact of severe weather. The EDA grant will be matched with $132,687 in local investment. “The Trump Administration…
EDA: $350,000 Invested to Establish Forest Operations Training Center Near Opportunity Zone in Flagstaff, AZ
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $350,000 grant to Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, to support the establishment of a workforce development program focused on the forest products industry. This EDA grant will be matched with $87,588 in local investment. “Helping our communities implement workforce development programs to…
EDA: $10.3 Million in CARES Act Funding to Capitalize Revoling Loan Fund Across West Virginia
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $10.3 million EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Charleston, West Virginia, to capitalize and administer a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) that will provide critical capital financing to small businesses and…
EDA: $4 Million Invested to Improve Water Infrastructure in Stevenson, WA Opportunity Zone
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4 million grant to the city of Stevenson, Washington, to make critical wastewater infrastructure improvements needed to support business growth throughout the region. The EDA grant, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Opportunity Zone, will…