EDA: $1.3 Million Invested to Help Establish Unmanned Aviation System Facility at Houma-Terrebone Airport, LA
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.3 million grant to the Houma-Terrebonne Airport Commission of Houma, Louisiana, to make infrastructure improvements needed to establish an Unmanned Aviation System (UAS) facility at the Houma-Terrebonne Airport. The project, to be matched with $337,500 in local…
EDA: $1.45 Million Invested to Boost Industrial Growth in Beaverton, MI Opportunity Zone
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $1.45 million grant to the city of Beaverton, Michigan, to provide critical infrastructure needed to expand and improve the city’s industrial park. The project, to be matched with $263,880 in local funds, is expected to help create more…
EDA: Investment Made to Support Small Business Growth and Resiliency in Redding, CA
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced an $880,000 grant to Superior California Economic Development of Redding, California, to capitalize a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) and to provide technical assistance to potential borrowers in disaster-impacted counties of Shasta, Trinity, Modoc, and Siskiyou. This EDA grant will be matched with $220,000 in…
HUD: Additional $1.9 Million Awarded to Promote Employment and Self-Sufficient for Public Housing Residents
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded an additional $1.9 million to six public housing authorities and non-profit organizations across the nation to hire or retain service coordinators to help residents find jobs and educational opportunities. See list of grant funding by state below. Last winter, HUD awarded $29 million to public…
EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce to Boost Manufacturing and Entrepreneurship Activity in Kearny, NJ Opportunity Zone
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is helping upgrade and improve Hackensack Avenue in Kearny, New Jersey, in support of the Kearny Point business center development. The investment will be matched by $1.3 million in local funds. The project is located in a Tax Cuts and…
EDA: Investment Made to Boost Tourism-related Business Development in West Virginia
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that it is investing in the Hatfield McCoy Regional Recreation Authority of Man, West Virginia, to help expand the Hatfield McCoy Trail System. The investment will be matched with $452,228 in local funds and is expected to help create 75 jobs and generate $5…
EDA: $2.2 Million Invested to Make Critical Infrastructure Upgrades in South Sioux City, NE
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.2 million grant to the city of South Sioux City, Nebraska, to construct a 2.5 million-gallon water storage tank to be used by the expanding Roth Industrial Park. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to…
EDA: $712,000 Invested to Make Critical Infrastructure Improvements Needed to Serve Business Community in Monticello, KY
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $712,000 grant to the city of Monticello, Kentucky, to construct sewer infrastructure needed to serve existing businesses and attract new businesses to the region. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to retain 505 jobs and generate $9.5 million in private…
EDA: $2.4 Million Invested to Provide Critical Infrastructure Needed to Support Business Needs in Tallassee, AL
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.4 million grant to the city of Tallassee, Alabama, to make critical infrastructure upgrades and improvements needed to support the competitiveness of local business community. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 10 jobs,…
EDA: $500,000 Invested to Support Workforce Training Efforts in Mobile, AL
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $500,000 grant to Alabama Aviation Education Center, Inc., of Mobile, Alabama, which is located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act designated Opportunity Zone, to support development of the new Flight Works Alabama Aviation Education Center. “President Trump is committed to helping…