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The East Central Iowa Council of Governments was awarded a $515,132 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program to expand innovation lab and business lab programs and staffing to 15 additional rural communities across Iowa. The funding will support repurposing vacant downtown storefronts in these communities to create rural coworking, networking, and learning spaces. This is intended to foster new private...

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $4,849,287 Project Grant under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300) to the Alchemist Community Development Corporation (CDC) in Sacramento, California. The funding will support the construction of an all-electric campus focused on workforce development, job training, and public market space for underserved entrepreneurs. Key components include a new commercial-grade kitchen, a social...

This $1,747,945 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300) will support the renovation of a 13,000 square foot building in South Boston, Virginia to create a digital maker space, community gathering space, and co-working offices for the Sova Innovation Hub Corporation. The project work includes architectural, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing,...

This $447,300 Economic Development Administration project grant supports the Heartland Regional Initiative managed by Rural Innovation Strategies, Inc. The initiative provides planning and technical assistance to seven rural communities in the American Heartland to develop strategies for inclusive digital economies. Services include supporting local technology entrepreneurship and the creation of digital and innovation-based jobs. Once completed, the work under this September 2022 to September...

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded a $2,602,530 Project Grant to the City of Washington, Missouri under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300). This grant supports the construction of infrastructure to create a new industrial park, including a new road, sewer main, water main, lift station, and streetlights. The project aims to bolster job creation, attract private investment, and advance...

This $846,800 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program supports the County of Huerfano, Colorado in establishing a pop-up retail business incubator and maker program in Walsenburg, Colorado. The incubator will offer selected participants business development services, access to a fabrication workspace, and an online marketplace to launch and test physical and online retail concepts from idea through business...

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $2.56 million Project Grant to the Village of Grantsburg, Wisconsin under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300). The funding will support the expansion of the Village's North Industrial Park by 26 acres to provide additional developable space for new and existing businesses. This is expected to generate nearly $83 million in private investment and create...

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $140,000 Project Grant to the Michiana Area Council of Governments for partnership planning assistance from April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. This funding supports the agency's Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302), which provides assistance to create regional economic development plans and stimulate community and regional economic development efforts. Under this award, the...

The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $2,568,600 Project Grant to the Town of Avilla, Indiana under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300). The funding will support the Town's 81-acre Industrial Park Expansion Project. The project aims to provide critical infrastructure to maintain the Town's competitiveness as a regional hub for transportation, distribution, and logistics operations. By expanding...

The City of Menomonie, Wisconsin received a $1,381,590 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration on June 10, 2021. The funding supports the City's participation in the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300). Through this award, the City of Menomonie will build critical public infrastructure and facilities that are intended to promote regional economic development. Specifically, the funding will...