EDA: $708,640 Invested for Water and Road Improvements to Support Business Expansion in Johnstown, PA
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $708,640 grant to the Cambria Somerset Authority, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, for water infrastructure and roadway repairs. This project will support local job recruitment and retention efforts by providing the critical infrastructure the local business community needs to stabilize and grow following the failure…
EDA: Over $25 in American Rescue Plan Funds Invested
In the last week, the following grants were made under the American Rescue Plan Funds program of the CARES Act Recovery Assistance program: May 24, 2022 – U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Boardwalk Improvements to Support Tourism in Atlantic City, New Jersey May 24, 2022 – U.S. Department of…
FEMA: Grants Awarded to Advance Equity and Provide Direct Support to Underserved Communities to Invest in Disaster Resilience
Agency Announces First Selections Awarded for Two Mitigation Grant Programs FEMA is expediting mitigation grant selections and assistance to help states, local communities, tribes and territories enhance disaster resiliency sooner. The awards totaling $91.2 million are the first round of selected projects for the fiscal year 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant…
HUD: $500,000 Loan Guarantee Announced for Downey, CA to Advance Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a $500,000 loan guarantee for the City of Downey, California for the Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage Systems Project. The loan guarantee, offered through the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program, will be used to help finance the installation of energy efficiency upgrades, such…
EDA: Over $50 Million in American Rescue Plan and CARES Act Recovery Assistance Invested
In the last week, the following grants were made under the American Rescue Plan Funds program of the CARES Act Recovery Assistance program: May 19, 2022 – U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support University-led Healthcare Workforce Training Efforts in Alaska May 17, 2022 – U.S. Department of Commerce Invests…
EDA: $4.2 Million Invested for Roadway Improvements to Support Business Development in Hampton County, SC
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4.2 million grant to Hampton County, South Carolina, for roadway improvements. This project will support job creation through transportation infrastructure and food supply chain improvements. The EDA investment will be matched with $1 million in local…
Census Bureau: Digital Equity Act Population Viewer Released Highlighting Digital Divide
New Interactive Map Highlights Digital Divide The U.S. Census Bureau announced the release of the Digital Equity Act Population Viewer, an interactive collection of maps that highlight various demographics and broadband internet availability and adoption by state. The maps help policymakers plan and implement digital inclusion and equity programs under the Digital Equity Act of 2021….
USDA and EDA Launch Resource Guide to Boost Economic Development in Rural Communities
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Assistant Secretary Alejandra Y. Castillo today released a joint resource guide to help community organizations access USDA and EDA resources to build strategies to boost economic development in rural America. “America’s rural communities are critical to the success of…
EDA: $7 Million Invested to Make Critical Improvements to Maritime Infrastructure in Port Townsend, WA
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $7 million grant to the Port of Port Townsend, Washington, to fund the replacement of the Point Hudson Breakwaters. This project will restore storm-damaged maritime infrastructure needed to develop the economic resilience of the region to…
EDA: Over $49 Million in American Rescue Plan and CARES Act Recovery Assistance Invested
In the last week, the following grants were made under the American Rescue Plan Funds program or the CARES Act Recovery Assistance Program: May 10, 2022 – U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.9 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Business and Job Growth in Texas May 10, 2022 – U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5…