The City of Wisconsin Rapids received a $180,000 project grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307) on April 8, 2021. The EAA program provides technical, planning, public works and infrastructure assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes. Under this award, the City of Wisconsin Rapids will use the funding to support recovery and redevelopment efforts in the community...
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 Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $4,955,538 Project Grant to the Menominee Tribal Enterprises under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will support upgrades to the organization's timber and sawmill processing capacity on the Menominee Indian Reservation in Neopit, Wisconsin. Key products and services to be delivered include construction of an 8,000 square foot prefabricated metal building to house new equipment, an...
The Marin Economic Forum received a $163,525 project grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on May 19, 2021. The funding will support the organization's RESILIENCY STRATEGY initiative in San Rafael, California. As the EAA program assists regions facing adverse economic impacts, the grant funds will likely enable the Marin Economic Forum to develop and implement strategies to bolster the...
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...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the County of Outagamie $3.95 million under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on August 2, 2022. The funding will support roadway and infrastructure improvements at the Appleton International Airport Business Park in Appleton, Wisconsin through June 2, 2026. Specifically, the EDA investment will assist with construction of a new roadway, runway apron, and utilities at the business park. These...
The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $8.23 million to the City of Duluth, Minnesota under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on March 8, 2022. The project grant funding will support reconstruction of the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center seawall, providing additional waterfront access and resiliency during storms while increasing viability for cruise ship services in Duluth. As the EAA program aims to assist regions facing...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $4,999,095 project grant to the Village of Muscoda, Wisconsin under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program on June 14, 2022. The funding will support the construction of 16 acres of new industrial infrastructure in the Village's industrial park to expand cheese manufacturing and attract other industries. The project aims to diversify the local economy and make it more resilient to...
This $3,992,700 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee with infrastructure development and site redevelopment at the Kneeland Properties location in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Economic Adjustment Assistance program award will fund building infrastructure and redevelopment of the Kneeland Properties site to support industrial development and job creation in an area impacted by declining coal...
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the City of Kewaunee, Wisconsin $2.44 million under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307) to construct a new business park. The funding will support the City in attracting new businesses and helping existing commercial and industrial users expand following the 2013 closure of the Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant, which led to severe economic dislocations and job losses in the region. The...