The Economic Development Administration awarded a $6.274 million Project Grant to the Athens County Port Authority on July 19, 2022 through the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300). The funding will support construction of a new building to accommodate expansion plans of local bio-technology companies located at the nearby Ohio University Innovation Center in Athens, Ohio. The building will create space for locally grown businesses to expand...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $2.75 million Project Grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) program to Ohio University on January 7, 2021. The funding supports technical assistance to communities in Ohio impacted by adverse economic changes through two sub-awards. Buckeye Hills Hocking Valley Region will receive funding to identify and manage legal/planning consultants assisting communities with integrating and implementing...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the City of Akron $2.65 million under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program to expand and renovate over 20,000 square feet of unused space for the Bounce Innovation Hub. The funding will support upgrading business incubation facilities in Akron, Ohio through May 2025. Specifically, the award will help double the space available for start-ups and entrepreneurs at the Bounce Innovation Hub. Renovations will...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $727,054 Project Grant to the Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The grant will support the Center's efforts to provide technical assistance, planning services, and infrastructure development to the Warren, Ohio region, which has experienced adverse economic impacts over time. The Economic Adjustment Assistance program aims to aid areas facing such changes through a...
The Youngstown Edison Incubator Corporation (YEIC) was awarded a $2,378,974 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. YEIC will use this funding to support its TECH BLOCK BUILDING 2.0 initiative in Youngstown, Ohio. As the EAA program aims to assist regions experiencing adverse economic changes, this project grant will likely support YEIC's efforts to stimulate economic growth in Youngstown...
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 University of Nebraska received a $519,168 project grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on March 18, 2021. The EAA program provides technical, planning, and infrastructure assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes. Under this award, the University of Nebraska will deliver services to support the ECOMMUNITIES INITIATIVE in Lincoln, Nebraska, which aims to provide assistance to...
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1.45 million Project Grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program to Juniata College. The grant funds will support renovations to the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership to provide new office space for local businesses in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Upon completion, the project aims to create and retain local jobs and attract private investment by housing health, education, and other...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $335,264 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program to support the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport in developing an aviation and aerospace sector study. The September 14, 2022 project grant will fund a market analysis detailing trends in aviation, aeronautics, and defense-related aerospace industries. This study aims to support workforce development and stabilize the regional economy in these sectors by...
The Bowling Green State University was awarded a $696,539 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program on April 29, 2021. The funding will support the NW OH WORKFORCE STRATEGY initiative to provide technical, planning, and public works assistance to the Bowling Green, OH area, which has experienced adverse economic impacts over time. As part of the EAA program, the University will...