The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $6,066,836 project grant to John Wood Community College on May 27, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will support the development of a Workforce Development Center in Quincy, Illinois to provide technical, planning, and infrastructure assistance to address adverse economic impacts. As outlined in the EAA program description, the Center will work to help the region experiencing economic...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $465,625 Project Grant to the Southland Development Authority NFP on June 3, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307). The EAA program funding will support technical, planning, and public works and infrastructure assistance to the Oak Forest, Illinois region, which may be experiencing adverse economic impacts that result suddenly or over time from steep economic changes. Specifically, the...
The City of Lake City, South Carolina was awarded a $2,487,775 project grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will support infrastructure improvements and technical assistance to address adverse economic changes experienced in the region. The EAA program aims to assist regions facing sudden or long-term economic downturns. For Lake City, the grant funds will go toward...
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the City of Ironton, Ohio a $2,831,267 project grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will support replacing and improving the city's industrial waterline and roadway to ensure an uninterrupted water supply for businesses in the South Ironton industrial area. Completed in June 2025, the project aims to boost economic opportunities in a region impacted by coal industry downturns by...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $2,472,666 Project Grant to Spoon River College on May 13, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will fund training equipment to support the EAA program's mission of providing technical, planning, and infrastructure assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes. As the place of performance is in Banner, Illinois, the training equipment funded through this award will aid...
The City of Rochelle, Illinois received a $7.2 million Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce's Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) to construct a new water treatment building. The project will upgrade Rochelle's municipal water infrastructure by addressing elevated levels of iron and manganese, ensuring local businesses have access to clean water. Completing this project in April 2025 will provide economic stability and foster new private investment and job...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $2.5 million Project Grant to the Berwyn Development Corp on April 8, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The EAA program provides technical, planning, public works and infrastructure assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes. This award will support Berwyn Development Corp in delivering such assistance to Berwyn, Illinois as it works to adjust to economic impacts. The funding will...
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 awarded a $309,410 Project Grant to Current Innovation NFP on March 18, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The EAA program provides technical, planning, public works and infrastructure assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes. Current Innovation NFP will use the grant funding to deliver services that support the local water systems and blue economy sectors in Chicago, Illinois as it works...
The City of Christopher, IL was awarded a $509,000 Project Grant from the Delta Regional Authority's Delta Area Economic Development program (CFDA 90.201) on September 19, 2024. The funding is intended to address National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) violations at the city's facility over a two-year period, targeting water and sewer system improvements. This grant is part of the Delta Regional Authority's broader mission to facilitate economic development and improve...