Project Grant 067906419
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded an $8,450,477 project grant to the Chicago Department of Transportation under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on November 4, 2021. The grant funds the Kostner Avenue Vertical Clearance Improvement Project, which will enhance industrial development potential for 24 acres in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood by lowering the pavement under a railroad viaduct to improve truck route access to...
- This $500,000 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program will support the 2025 Clean Tech Economy Coalition's efforts to accelerate development of a new clean tech industry cluster in the Midwest region. Led by Mhub in Chicago, the 19-member coalition will pursue six independent but related clean tech projects from December 2021 to December 2023. These projects range from electrical vehicle testing and infrastructure...
- The Economic Development Administration awarded a $915,004 Project Grant to the Strategy For Access Foundation NFP through the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The grant will support the creation of 10 informative videos highlighting accessible tourism options in Chicago for individuals who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/low vision, have mobility issues, sensory sensitivities, or developmental disabilities. The videos aim to boost tourism growth and increase accessibility and equity...
- The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) was awarded a $1 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The EAA program supports regions experiencing adverse economic changes by providing technical assistance for planning and infrastructure projects. This particular award will allow DCEO to develop a comprehensive statewide plan to strengthen Illinois' economy...
- The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity received an $18,432,627 project grant award from the Department of Commerce's Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on November 9, 2021. The grant funds will support marketing and promotional efforts by 21 sub-awardees, including convention and visitors bureaus, cultural institutions, and municipalities, to increase visitation and generate overnight stays in paid accommodations. This aims to rejuvenate safe leisure,...
- The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1 million Project Grant under its Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program to the District of Columbia government. The grant will support statewide planning efforts from October 2021 through March 2024 to develop comprehensive economic recovery and resiliency plans following the COVID-19 pandemic. As one of EDA's six programs distributing $3 billion in American Rescue Plan funds, this...
- 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 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 U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $100,000 Local Technical Assistance grant to Vermillion Advantage, a non-profit organization, to develop a strategy for economic recovery and resilience following the closure of the Quaker Oats plant in Vermillion County, Illinois. The EDA-funded project, with an anticipated completion date of December 31, 2025, will include an assessment of current economic conditions, a targeted industry analysis, a workforce...
- The Galena Historical Society & Museum was awarded a $3.75 million project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program. The funding will support construction of a new 8,542 square foot Galena and Ulysses S. Grant Museum building in Galena, Illinois. The expanded facility will provide more space to promote social distancing, increase accessibility, and integrate stories of local...
This $260,000 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports the Historic Pullman Foundation, Inc. in renovating and upgrading exhibits at the Historic Pullman National Monument in Chicago, Illinois. Funded under the EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance program, the award will help the Foundation strengthen tourism recovery in the region from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by upgrading current exhibits and constructing new exhibits. In addition, the funding will assist with the Pullman Railroad Days event and associated media outreach. These improvements are intended to attract additional visitors, drive future economic growth, and allow the Foundation to capitalize on work completed during pandemic-related closures in summer 2020. Once completed, the project aims to help restore and retain existing jobs to increase resilience against future economic disruptions.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $130.0k | 7/5/22 |