The City of Martinsville, Virginia received a $3.75 million Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration on April 15, 2021 to support the JONES CREEK INTERCEPTOR. The grant funding will support infrastructure assistance under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307), which provides public works and infrastructure support to regions experiencing adverse economic changes. Specifically, the grant funds will support the JONES CREEK...
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1.2 million Project Grant to Henry County, Virginia on January 26, 2023 under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300). The grant funds the construction of a pump station, sewer line, and other infrastructure improvements to increase water and sewer system capacity. This will support the expansion of a local lumber manufacturer and make public sewer service available to approximately 14...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $5,380,886 Project Grant to Tazewell County, Virginia under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on August 23, 2022. The funding will support water and sewer system improvements by the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors, including construction of a new 10-inch water line, a new sewage lift station, a 6-inch force main and appurtenances, and upgrades to an existing influent lift station in Tazewell,...
This $3.19 million Economic Development Administration Project Grant supports the Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Cluster led by the Virginia Biotechnology Research Partnership Authority to boost Virginia's domestic pharmaceutical supply chain. Funded projects will expand wet lab space in Central Virginia, develop infrastructure in Petersburg, and engage local businesses to enhance the regional supply chain. The award will also catalyze a new partnership between Virginia Commonwealth...
This $8.8 million Economic Development Administration Project Grant will support the Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Cluster led by the Virginia Biotechnology Research Partnership Authority to boost Virginia's domestic pharmaceutical supply chain. Funded projects include expanding wet lab space in Central Virginia to develop a pharmaceutical manufacturing corridor and critical infrastructure investments in Petersburg. The award will also catalyze a partnership between Virginia Commonwealth...
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $2,151,685 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program to Richmond County, Virginia on August 30, 2022. The funding will support infrastructure improvements at the Richmond County Commerce Park to attract private investment and promote economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the EDA investment will fund roadway construction, clearing and grading work, and the installation of sanitary sewer,...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the Town of Boydton, Virginia a $3.27 million project grant under the EDA's Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300) on December 9, 2021. The funding will support improvements to the Boydton Wastewater Treatment Plant and construction of a sewer line from the plant to service an expanding Microsoft data center campus in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. The project delivers...
The County of Davie, North Carolina received a $3.17 million project grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration on August 30, 2021. The funding will support the rehabilitation of transmission lines connected to the Cooleemee Water Treatment Plant. This project aims to expand workforce opportunities, economic mobility, and economic resiliency in Davie County by creating an estimated 300 jobs and retaining 400 existing positions. It is also projected to...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $981,500 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Dickenson County Public Service Authority (Dickenson County PSA Division) in Virginia. The grant funding will be used to improve community infrastructure, specifically enhancing the area's water and wastewater systems from 2025 to 2028. This project is intended to support economic and community development goals in the Appalachian region by upgrading...
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $780,000 project grant to the Dickenson County Public Service Authority through the Appalachian Area Development federal grant program (CFDA 23.002) for the period of September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023. Funding will support community infrastructure improvements, including water and wastewater systems, in Dickenson County, Virginia. The Appalachian Area Development program focuses on strengthening the regional economy and building community...