The Missouri Department of Economic Development received a $5.7 million project grant award from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The funding will support marketing, infrastructure, workforce development, and other projects aimed at revitalizing safe leisure, business, and international travel in Missouri as the state recovers from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of EDA's $750 million...
The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1.25 million Project Grant to the City of Marion, Arkansas under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307) on July 19, 2022. The funding will support construction of the Sultana Disaster Museum in Marion to attract new visitors to Crittenden County and assist the region's economic recovery from impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As outlined, the museum aims to increase employment opportunities...
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources received a $1.09 million project grant award on May 17, 2022 from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will support the development of 360-degree virtual tours of 27 historic sites across Missouri, including accompanying narratives, artifact descriptions, and audio/visual supplements. This virtual tour project aims to increase inclusive cultural...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $1,600,340 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program to the City of Columbia, Missouri on March 15, 2022. The project grant funding will support further development and expansion of the City of Columbia's Farmers Market, which serves a 22-county region within a 50-mile radius. Specifically, the grant will create additional indoor space to accommodate twice as many vendor booths, growing opportunities for...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $2,727,727 Project Grant to the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will support tourism recovery efforts in St. Louis, Missouri through the provision of technical assistance, planning services, and infrastructure improvements. As the sub-awardee, the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission will leverage the grant funds to aid the...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $710,671 project grant to the Missouri Main Street Connection, Inc. on March 4, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will support technical assistance for businesses in Branson, Missouri as the EAA program aims to provide planning and infrastructure assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes. As the recipient, Missouri Main Street Connection will deliver...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $663,840 Project Grant to the Technology Entrepreneur Center, Inc. on June 24, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The EAA program supports regions experiencing adverse economic changes by providing technical assistance, planning, and infrastructure development. Through this award, the Technology Entrepreneur Center will deliver geospatial workforce development technologies and services to the St....
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded $762,554 to the University of Missouri System under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on February 18, 2021. The funding will support the University's MANNUFACTURERS INNOVATE project providing technical assistance and planning services to regions in Columbia, Missouri experiencing adverse economic impacts. The Economic Adjustment Assistance program aims to aid communities facing sudden or long-term...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded $3,972,761 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program to Westminster College on July 19, 2022. The funding supports the Restoring America's National Churchill Museum Project, which will replace the plaza/deck to make the museum accessible to visitors and support continued conservation/preservation of the Wren Church, a highlight of the museum. In addition, the project will support tourism and outdoor recreation recovery...
The City of Branson, Missouri received a $9.57 million project grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration on June 24, 2021. The grant funding will support construction of a flood wall in Compton, Missouri under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. Administered by EDA, the Economic Adjustment Assistance program provides technical and infrastructure assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes. For this project, grant funds will enable the...