The Central South Dakota Enhancement District was awarded a $262,500 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the agency's Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302). The grant will support the creation of a regional economic development plan over a three-year period from April 2021 through March 2024. Through this funding, the Central South Dakota Enhancement District will work to stimulate and guide economic...
The Economic Development Administration awarded $420,000 under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302) to the South Eastern Council of Governments to develop and implement a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the region comprising Clay, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, Turner, and Union counties in South Dakota. Through this project grant awarded on April 1, 2022 and concluding on March 31, 2025, the South Eastern Council of Governments...
This $2.7 million project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration will capitalize a revolving loan fund administered by the Catawba Regional Council of Governments in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Awarded on September 22, 2022 under the EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307), the funding will be used to provide loans to businesses through September 2024 in 30 counties across the state impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to alleviating...
The Economic Development Administration awarded a $3.3 million Project Grant to Southwest Intermediary Finance Team, Inc. on March 29, 2022 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program. The funding will capitalize a $2.7 million revolving loan fund to provide access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs in 24 counties across central and western Oklahoma impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. An additional $300,000 will help administer the revolving loan...
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant to the Upper Minn Valley Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC) on April 5, 2022 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA #11.307). The grant funds will capitalize a $500,000 revolving loan fund (RLF) to be administered by UMVRDC. The RLF will provide loans to small businesses and entrepreneurs across five counties in Minnesota - Big Stone, Swift, Lac Qui Parle,...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $300,000 Project Grant to the Black Hills Council of Local Governments through the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302). The grant will support the creation of a regional economic development plan over a three-year period from April 2021 through March 2024. Through this funding, the Black Hills Council of Local Governments will work to stimulate and guide economic development...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $420,000 Project Grant to the 1st District Association of Local Governments Geographic Informations Systems Department to support partnership planning under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302). The three-year award beginning April 1, 2021 will fund the creation of a regional economic development plan to guide and stimulate economic development efforts across multiple communities...
This $500,000 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports the East Central Regional Development Commission in establishing a revolving loan fund to provide financing to businesses and entrepreneurs across five counties in Minnesota as the region recovers from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding is provided through the Economic Adjustment Assistance program, which aims to support regions experiencing adverse economic changes....
This $2.78 million project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration will support marketing, infrastructure, workforce and other projects to revitalize safe leisure, business, and international travel in South Dakota. Awarded on November 9, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307), the funding will bolster the state's tourism industry as part of the EDA's $750 million American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism & Outdoor Recreation program....
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1,050,000 Project Grant to the Southwest Regional Development Commission under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302). The grant will support the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for a nine-county region of southwest Minnesota through March 2025. As part of EDA's Planning program, the CEDS process brings together public...