The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded a $7,415,000 Project Grant under the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493) to the Applied Research Foundation of West Virginia, a non-profit educational institution and Historically Black College or University (HBCU)-affiliated entity. The grant will fund the construction of a new 14,000-square-foot wing and renovation of existing facilities at the recently acquired Bluefield Regional Medical Center to enhance Bluefield State...
This federal Project Grant award of $8,784,000.00 was provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493) to Western Nevada College (WNC) to renovate and expand the college's Douglas Campus. The funding will allow WNC to build an addition to an existing building on the Douglas Campus to establish nursing and allied health programs, including options such as phlebotomy, certified nurse assistant, and medical assistant. Currently,...
The University of Wyoming received a $3 million project grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration on February 4, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The EAA program provides technical, planning, and infrastructure assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes. Through its IMPACT 307 Statewide Program, the University will deliver a wide range of assistance to Newcastle, Wyoming and other areas of the state. Services will...
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas was awarded a $2 million project grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program to create a Wellness Education Learning and Living (WELL) Community. The grant funding will be used to purchase a mobile healthcare unit and create healthcare simulation labs and telemedicine spaces on each of the college's four campuses. The mobile health clinic will increase access to urgent and rehabilitation...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded Columbia Gorge Community College a $1.5 million project grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will support the college's efforts to expand its health science workforce training programs in the Columbia Gorge region of Oregon. Specifically, the funding will help the college graduate approximately 800 new healthcare professionals over the grant period to address immediate regional...
This $724,800 Economic Adjustment Assistance Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration will support the Gillette College Foundation in establishing an Office of Transformation to assist the Northeastern Wyoming region in recovering from negative economic impacts due to the coronavirus pandemic and changes in the coal industry. The Office of Transformation will consist of partners from local governments, non-profits, and industry and will coordinate the...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded Briar Cliff University $3,627,276 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on April 26, 2022. The funding will support renovating and expanding a former residence hall to serve as the university's new Center for Health Sciences. The Center will consolidate existing health sciences programs under one roof, allowing for expanded enrollment and enhanced training. New classrooms, labs, learning studios,...
Snow College received a $3 million Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The funding will support construction of an innovative Agricultural Center in Ephraim, Utah to provide job training and creation opportunities in agriculture and entrepreneurship. The Center will house an indoor arena and two classroom wings for workforce training programs. Displaced employees from downsizing in the coal...
The Economic Development Administration awarded the University of Alaska Anchorage a $9 million Project Grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program on May 19, 2022. The grant funds will support renovating approximately 10,000 square feet of instructional space at the university to expand certified nursing assistant labs, add a diagnostic medical sonography lab, and enhance the surgical technology procedural space. The additional facilities will allow the university's health programs...
The Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded a $167,725 project grant to the South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services Joint Powers Board through the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program. The grant will support the delivery of rural health care services through January 2025. Specifically, grant funds will be used to construct, enlarge, extend, or otherwise improve community facilities providing essential services to residents of Saratoga, Wyoming. By funding...