EDA: $3.1 Million Invested to Support Economic Growth in Iberia Parish, LA
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.1 million grant to Sewerage District No. 1 of Iberia Parish, New Iberia, Louisiana, for wastewater infrastructure improvements to support business and research growth in the Acadiana region. This grant will support the design and construction of a…
EDA: $2.3 Million Invested to Support Boatyard Modernization at the Port of Port Townsend, WA
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.3 million grant to the Port of Port Townsend, Washington, to support the acquisition of critical maritime infrastructure needed to expand port operations. This grant will support the acquisition of a new, variable-width boat hoist with a 300-ton…
HUD: Proposed Rule Published to Promote Economic Development in Underserved Communities
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Indian Community Development Block Grant Programs (ICDBG) would bolster economic and community development in underserved communities across the country. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register to update regulations for…
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…
FEMA: DHA Unveils New “Shields Ready” Campaign to Promote Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and FEMA launched the new “Shields Ready” campaign to encourage the critical infrastructure community to focus on strengthening resilience. Resilience is the ability to prepare for, adapt to, withstand and rapidly recover from disruptions caused by changing conditions. The new campaign was unveiled during…
FEMA: Nearly $2 Billion in Available Funding Announced to Increase Climate Resilience Nationwide
Today, alongside the Department of Homeland Security and the White House, FEMA announced that nearly $2 billion dollars will be available for two resilience grant programs designed to help communities mitigate against climate change and increasingly frequent and severe weather events. FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) annual grant program has made $1 billion available to fund projects…
HUD: Over $75 Million in Loan Guarantees Announced for Public Safety, Facility Improvements, Economic Development and Housing Projects
Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a total of $75 million in loan guarantee commitments to the cities of Omaha, Nebraska, Oakland, Fresno, and Redding in California. This funding will enable transformative investments in housing, community facilities, and economic development. “The Biden-Harris Administration and HUD are committed to building and…
EDA: $7.7 Million Invested for Flood Protection Infrastructure in Dubuque, IA
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $7.7 million grant to the city of Dubuque, Iowa, to make flood prevention infrastructure improvements needed to protect businesses from future flooding. This grant will expand and replace existing flood gates and pumps to reduce the impacts of…
EDA: $2.6 Million Invested for Infrastructure Improvements to Support the Automotive Manufacutring Industry in Tuskegee, AL
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.6 million grant to the Utilities Board of the City of Tuskegee, Alabama, for construction of a new electrical distribution substation. This grant will provide the necessary power to support the Tuskegee Commerce Park, currently in development, and…
EDA: $2 Million Invested for Water Infrastructure Improvements to Support Manufacturing Sector in Etowah, TN
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to the city of Etowah, Tennessee, for redevelopment of the local water treatment plant. This grant will provide for the establishment of a new manufacturing facility that will support the electric vehicle and battery storage…