The Economic Development Administration awarded the City of Winona, Mississippi a $800,000 project grant under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300) on September 7, 2022. The funding supports increasing water pressure and supply in the city by drilling a new deep water well and installing a 250,000-gallon elevated water tank. This will enhance the city's water infrastructure, boost economic resiliency, and provide backup clean water supply...
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the City of Winona, Mississippi a $4,471,724 project grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will enhance Winona's water infrastructure by increasing water pressure and supply capacity, providing backup water resources during emergencies, and facilitating private sector job creation and investment. Specifically, the City estimates the project will create 15 jobs and generate $8...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $6 million Project Grant to Nesbit Water Association, Inc. under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant funding will support water system improvements by Nesbit Water Association to enable the development of a grocery distribution center in De Soto County, Mississippi. Specifically, the grant recipient will deliver safer, more dependable potable water capacity and water pressure to the region,...
This $3.2 million project grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration will support tourism marketing, infrastructure, workforce development and other projects in Mississippi. Awarded on December 8, 2021, the funding is part of the EDA's $750 million American Rescue Plan program to revitalize safe leisure, business and international travel in the United States through $510 million in state tourism grants and $240 million in competitive awards. The Mississippi...
The City of Cleveland, Mississippi was awarded a $1.5 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will support improvements to Cleveland's water system infrastructure. The EAA program provides planning and public works assistance to regions facing adverse economic changes, which can occur suddenly or over time. The program aims to help communities adjust and diversify their...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $1 million Project Grant to the Mississippi Development Authority through the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant will support Mississippi's efforts to plan and implement technology-based economic development initiatives to address effects from the coronavirus pandemic and build resilience against future pandemics. Over the grant period of November 1, 2021 through May 1, 2024, the Mississippi...
This $238,821 Project Grant awarded by the Delta Regional Authority under the Delta Area Economic Development program (CFDA 90.201) will fund the construction of a new entrance access and connecting road for the Water Valley Industrial Park in Water Valley, Mississippi. The project will improve transportation infrastructure to support economic development in the region. The City of Water Valley, the grant recipient, has demonstrated extensive experience implementing various federally-funded...
This $1.49 million Economic Development Administration Project Grant supports Monroe Water Systems in relocating and upgrading a 3,700-foot water main in Monroe County, Ohio. The grant funds the water infrastructure project through the EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). Upgrading the water main will provide reliable water service to local businesses and support industrial job growth in southeastern Ohio. The region has experienced economic challenges from the declining...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $2.7 million Project Grant to Three Rivers Planning & Development District under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The grant capitalizes a revolving loan fund to provide loans to businesses in eight counties in northern Mississippi impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will also cover administrative costs of managing the revolving loan fund through September 2024. By providing permanent financing...
This $5.4 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) Project Grant supports water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades by the City of Jackson, Ohio through May 2026. Under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) program, the funding repairs and replaces the city's water and wastewater main trunk lines to provide uninterrupted service to employers. Completing the waterline replacement addresses critical safety needs like adequate fire protection and eliminates unsafe drinking...