This $10.3 million project grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration will support marketing, infrastructure, workforce and other projects to revitalize safe leisure, business, and international travel in Michigan. Awarded on November 8, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program, the funding aims to rejuvenate travel, tourism and outdoor recreation as part of the American Rescue Plan Act's $750 million tourism initiative. The Michigan Strategic Fund...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded Lansing Economic Area Partnership Inc. $1,070,000 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program on June 6, 2021. The funding will support MEDTECH STRATEGY, a project providing technical, planning, and infrastructure assistance to the Lansing, Michigan area under the EAA program. Administered by Leap, MEDTECH STRATEGY aims to address adverse economic impacts that may occur suddenly or over time in the region. The EAA...
The $6 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program will support the Global Epicenter of Mobility coalition led by the Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation. The coalition aims to transform the Detroit region's legacy automotive industry into a highly competitive advanced mobility cluster. Funding will establish a new Supply Chain Transformation Center to directly assist existing manufacturers transition to...
The Capital Region Airport Authority received a $4.47 million project grant award from the Department of Commerce's Economic Adjustment Assistance program to implement an industrial expansion project at the Capital Region International Airport. The grant will support infrastructure upgrades to water, sewer, and utility systems to promote economic growth opportunities at the airport. The Economic Adjustment Assistance program aims to assist regions experiencing adverse economic changes through...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $7,397,500 Project Grant to Jackson County, Michigan on April 8, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will support road construction projects in Jackson, Michigan to address adverse economic impacts from sudden or gradual economic changes in the region. The Economic Adjustment Assistance program provides infrastructure and planning assistance to regions facing economic challenges....
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded Alpena Community College a $3 million Project Grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on February 18, 2021. The funding will support the development of an Advanced Manufacturing Lab in Alpena, Michigan. The EAA program aims to assist regions experiencing adverse economic changes through technical assistance and support for public infrastructure and workforce development. The Advanced Manufacturing...
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $7.39 million project grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) program on September 12, 2022 to the Regents of the University of Michigan. The grant will support the Global Epicenter of Mobility coalition led by the Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation in transforming the Detroit region's legacy automotive industry into a highly competitive advanced mobility cluster. Key deliverables...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded Lake Superior State University $1.2 million under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program on January 19, 2021. The funding will support the university's CFRE BUILD CAPACITY project, which will provide technical assistance, planning services, and infrastructure development to regions experiencing adverse economic changes under the EAA program. Established to aid areas facing sudden or long-term...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation $572,989 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on April 15, 2021. The EAA program provides technical, planning, and infrastructure assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes. Under this Project Grant, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will deliver services to revamp recovery specialists in Madison, Wisconsin, helping the region...
The Economic Development Administration awarded $1.09 million to the City of Manistee, Michigan through the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on September 6, 2022 to upgrade safety features and improve accessibility along the South Riverwalk in downtown Manistee. The project aims to boost tourism in the region by enhancing the Riverwalk experience for visitors along the Manistee River. Once completed, the upgraded Riverwalk infrastructure is expected to increase activity in...