Project Grant 016915207
- The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration awarded a $500,000 Project Grant to the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region Corporation under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The grant will support the development of an offshore wind industry cluster in southeastern Connecticut through six coordinated projects focused on supply chain diversification and expansion, provision of waterfront industrial sites, construction of a green business park, workforce...
- The Economic Development Administration awarded a $700,000 Project Grant to the Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant will support a redevelopment study for the Bridgeport Harbor Station Unit 3 site in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The study is the first step toward addressing environmental impacts and physical barriers caused by the decommissioned coal-fired power plant. It will also help boost emerging business...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $1 million Project Grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program to Economic & Community Development Connecticut. The grant will fund consultants procured by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development to coordinate regional and local economic development plans into a statewide strategy and enhanced Economic Action Plan for Connecticut. The consultants will support state agencies in...
- The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) was awarded $508,395 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program by the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration to develop and deliver economic recovery programs from September 2021 to September 2022. DECD will coordinate with regional councils of governments and other partners to strengthen existing economic development planning through the creation of pandemic recovery and resiliency plans....
- The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $3,432,972 project grant to the Great Lakes Boat Building School under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will support construction of a new 10,000 square foot facility providing additional workshop and instructional space to expand the school's marine service technician and other marine skills training programs. The award will also finance new boat docking...
- The Environmental Protection Agency Region 1 awarded a $238,135 Project Grant to the Sea Research Foundation, Inc. doing business as Mystic Aquarium under the Environmental Education Grants Program (CFDA 66.951). The funding supports the design and delivery of an environmental education and career mentoring program for underserved youth in New London, Connecticut from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024. Specifically, the program will provide students hands-on knowledge and experiences in...
- This $4.5 million project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program will support renovation of the Swift Factory small business and kitchen incubator facility in North Hartford, Connecticut. The funding will allow Community Solutions International Inc. to deliver workforce training, business expansion space, skills training, career readiness programs, and direct job placement services for local residents impacted by...
- This $4.5 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Adjustment Assistance program will capitalize a $2.5 million revolving loan fund administered by the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region Corporation (Secter). The revolving loan fund will provide access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs in 41 municipalities across New London, Windham, and Tolland Counties in Connecticut to aid their recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. By promoting...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $400,000 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program to support the City of Waterbury's Phase II/III strategy, planning, design, and implementation for the Brass City Regional Food Hub. The EDA investment will lay the foundation for a new regional food hub operated by the Waterbury Public School District. The food hub aims to support job growth and training opportunities as well as develop local...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $262,141 Project Grant to the Museum of Science under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on July 6, 2022. The funding will support conducting a feasibility study to develop a planning strategy for creating a missing pedestrian link between the Museum of Science and surrounding business and tourism areas in the Riverwalk at Science Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Completion of the study will help...
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $855,380 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program to the Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk, Inc. in Norwalk, Connecticut. Funds will support the Maritime Academy at Norwalk's Salt Marshes of Long Island Sound project to promote long-term recovery from the coronavirus pandemic by creating a new state-of-the-art exhibit centered on Long Island Sound. The exhibit will feature multimedia digital displays and touch tanks to help boost tourism and small businesses in Norwalk and the surrounding region dependent on travel and outdoor recreation industries damaged by the pandemic. Completion of the project will enhance the economic resilience of these areas through increased visitation and spending at the Maritime Aquarium, an economic hub and driver for the local economy.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $523.8k | 4/28/22 |