The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded Francis Marion University a $1,068,218 Project Grant under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300). The grant funds improvements to drainage and stormwater management infrastructure on the university's main campus in Florence, South Carolina. Strengthening the stormwater system will enhance the university's ability to serve its workforce and academic development mission...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $100,000 Project Grant to Pee Dee Electric Cooperative Inc. on February 23, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will fund a feasibility study to assist the region of Darlington, South Carolina which has experienced adverse economic changes. The EAA program provides technical, planning, and infrastructure assistance to regions facing sudden or gradual economic impacts. The study funded...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $7.6 million Project Grant to the City of Conway, South Carolina on February 11, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The funding will support the construction of a pump station and force main. The Economic Adjustment Assistance program provides infrastructure assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes, such as those resulting from steep industry declines. This award will help address...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $12.2 million Project Grant to the Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission on June 28, 2022 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant funding will support water system upgrades in Laurens County, South Carolina to serve industrial corridors and provide for business expansion following the closure of two coal-fired power plants in the region. Specifically, the Laurens County Water &...
The Town of Estill, South Carolina received a $2.23 million Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The funding will support wastewater treatment plant and spray field improvements to bolster economic resiliency in Hampton County. The infrastructure upgrades will enable the expansion of a local company and help ensure business continuity in the event of severe weather by increasing the...
The City of Lake City, South Carolina was awarded a $2,487,775 project grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will support infrastructure improvements and technical assistance to address adverse economic changes experienced in the region. The EAA program aims to assist regions facing sudden or long-term economic downturns. For Lake City, the grant funds will go toward...
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $17,079,208 Project Grant to the City of Walterboro, South Carolina to fund renovations and expansion of the city's wastewater treatment plant infrastructure. This EDA Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) program grant will support private investment and job creation by enabling an employer located in Walterboro's Opportunity Zone to expand operations. The project aims to strengthen the regional economy, enhance economic...
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1,783,396 Project Grant to the Town of Ridgeland, South Carolina to fund critical infrastructure improvements that will enhance the resiliency of the town's water and wastewater systems. This award, provided under the EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) program, will help mitigate future flooding and support the continued operation of the wastewater system during disaster events. The project aims to advance economic...
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the City of Lake City, South Carolina a $1.229 million project grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The funding will support water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades to enable construction of a new hospital in Lake City. The hospital will offer expanded health services and treatments, increase preventative care and health education access, and bolster pandemic response capacity for...
The City of Florence, Alabama received a $2.39 million Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The grant will support upgrades to the city's sewer system infrastructure to increase capacity for local events and job training facilities at the Lauderdale County Agricultural Events Center. This will boost tourism and economic growth in the region by ensuring adequate water and sewer services can be...