HUD: Over $125 Million Awarded to Protect Families from Lead and Other Home Health and Safety Hazards
Funding to make low-income families’ homes safer and healthier The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded over $125 million to 26 state and local government agencies to protect children and families from lead-based paint hazards and additional home health hazards. HUD is providing these grants through its Lead Hazard Reduction Grant…
EDA: $53 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds and CARES Act Recovery Assistance Invested Last Week
Last week, the following grants were made under the American Rescue Plan Funds and CARES Act Recovery Assistance programs: September 28, 2022 – U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Tourism by Making Recreational Infrastructure Improvements in Portland, Oregon September 27, 2022 – U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5 Million…
EDA: $915,900 Invested to Support Food Business Growth in Farmington, NM
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $915,900 grant to San Juan College, Farmington, New Mexico, to renovate and repurpose a city building to support the Harvest Food Hub and Kitchen. This grant will provide commercial kitchen space, training, and technical assistance for food entrepreneurs and businesses, supporting economic…
EDA: $1.1 Million Invested for Infrastructure Improvements to Establish an Industrial Park and Support Business Development in Watertown, SD
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.1 million grant to the city of Watertown, South Dakota, for construction, water, and roadway infrastructure improvements to establish a new industrial park. This infrastructure and industrial park will create new opportunities for businesses to establish and…
EDA: $1.5 Million Invested for Water Infrastructure Improvements to Support Bioprocessing Business Growth in Blair, NE
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the city of Blair, Nebraska, for waterline expansion to support bioprocessing business growth. This grant will provide increased water capacity to the city’s biocampus, allowing for businesses to expand operations, create additional jobs, and…
EDA: $1.5 Million Invested for Water Infrastructure Upgrades to Support Business Expansion in West Branch, MI
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the city of West Branch, Michigan, to construct a water treatment plant and a new well. This grant will increase water service and expand capacity in the region’s employment and healthcare hub. The EDA…
EDA: $1.6 Million Invested to Support Growth of Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Sector in Ecorse, MI
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.6 million grant to the city of Ecorse, Michigan, to boost the local tourism economy by expanding the John D. Dingell Park and a boat launch on the Detroit River. This grant will expand outdoor recreational opportunities and…
EDA: $1.7 Million Invested for Transportation Infrastructure Improvements to Improve Business Accessibility in McCall, ID
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.7 million grant to the city of McCall, Idaho, for transportation infrastructure improvements to support increased business accessibility and growth. This project will facilitate reconstruction of McCall’s failing 1st Street roadway, install adjacent sidewalks and streetlights, and…
EDA: $1.8 Million Invested to Build Renewable Energy Workforce Training Center in Lame Deer, MT
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.8 million grant to Chief Dull Knife College, Lame Deer, Montana, to build the Northern Cheyenne Energy Education and Training Center (NCEETC). This project will provide workforce development and training for in-demand renewable energy jobs in a…
EDA: $2.8 Million Invested to Support Workforce Development Efforts in Klickitat County, WA
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.8 million grant to Klickitat County, Washington, to develop an aviation maintenance training facility at Columbia Gorge Regional Airport and provide related infrastructure improvements, including water, sewer, and electrical services. This project will provide the resources and…