Project Grant 057906163
- This Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) project grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $1,400,000 to Iowa Central Community College on July 6, 2023. The funding supports the college's Storm Lake Regional Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa by purchasing equipment for workforce development programs in advanced manufacturing and electrical technologies. The project aims to expand workforce needs, reduce unemployment, and create quality jobs...
- The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded Kirkwood Community College Foundation $991,060 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307) on September 2, 2022 to renovate an existing aircraft hanger facility at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The renovated hanger will serve as an aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) training facility for Kirkwood Community College's new AMT program. The program will address shortages in qualified AMTs resulting...
- 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...
- This $1.45 million Economic Adjustment Assistance Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration will fund equipment purchases for Indian Hills Community College's Centerville, Iowa campus. The equipment will expand career and technical education programming in advanced manufacturing, agriculture, construction, healthcare and transportation. This will strengthen workforce development and job training opportunities in these in-demand sectors within an...
- The Clarke County Development Corporation will receive a $2.5 million Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) to construct a workforce training center in Osceola, Iowa. The new training center will provide advanced manufacturing and construction trades training to support regional workforce needs. Located adjacent to Southwestern Community College, the center will serve as a regional...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $6,066,836 project grant to John Wood Community College on May 27, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will support the development of a Workforce Development Center in Quincy, Illinois to provide technical, planning, and infrastructure assistance to address adverse economic impacts. As outlined in the EAA program description, the Center will work to help the region experiencing economic...
- The Economic Development Administration awarded an $8.3 million Project Grant to John A. Logan College under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300). The funding will support construction of a new Career and Technical Center to develop the regional workforce in critical advanced manufacturing industries such as welding and computer numerically controlled machining. In response to pandemic-driven demand for retraining, the Center's classrooms and...
- This $9,798,855 Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) program award from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) supports the "IT Workforce Accelerator Sustainability Project" implemented by Illinois Central College (ICC) in central Illinois. The project aims to grow the IT/tech workforce ecosystem in the region and create a self-sustaining, fee-for-service funding model for workforce development programs. Key activities include expanding existing training programs,...
- The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded Rend Lake College $11.1 million under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program to create the new Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy program. The Academy will provide workforce training for advanced manufacturing through 2026, focusing on skills for modern equipment and facilities. This EDA investment supports the College in expanding advanced manufacturing training opportunities throughout the...
- This $1.4 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) Economic Adjustment Assistance grant supports workforce training facility upgrades and equipment expansions at Illinois Central College's East Peoria and Pekin campuses. The project will increase regional demand for workforce training in fields such as welding, truck driving, and emergency services. Upon completion in April 2022, the college will be better positioned to meet the needs of regional employers. Newly trained emergency...
The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded Eastern Iowa Community College District a $1.77 million project grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant funds will support the purchase of equipment for welding and computer numerical control (CNC) career technology programs at the District's regional career academies located in Clinton and Maquoketa, Iowa. The career academy programs aim to provide postsecondary credentials to regional high school students and current and potential members of the workforce seeking new opportunities, while also generating in-demand talent to meet the skilled workforce needs of local employers. Upon completion, the project is expected to bolster long-term economic growth in the region by establishing a pipeline of skilled workers to enhance economic resiliency. The District will oversee delivery of the grant's objectives through June 2025 in partnership with sub-awardee Muscatine Community College and Scott Community College.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $787.6k | 6/7/22 |