The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $3,432,972 project grant to the Great Lakes Boat Building School under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will support construction of a new 10,000 square foot facility providing additional workshop and instructional space to expand the school's marine service technician and other marine skills training programs. The award will also finance new boat docking...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Housing Service awarded the Great Lakes Boat Building School (GLBBS), a private university and non-profit educational institution, a $354,600 Rural Business Development Grant (CFDA 10.351) to promote sustainable economic development and facilitate small business growth in rural communities. This funding supports GLBBS's boat building and marine technology programs, which equip students with the skills and knowledge to enter the workforce as skilled...
The Economic Development Administration awarded a $500,000 Project Grant to Washington Maritime Blue under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The grant supports a coalition led by Washington Maritime Blue to advance the blue economy cluster in the Pacific Northwest region through 2023. Key deliverables include strategic roadmapping, market and industry analysis, comprehensive business incubation and acceleration services, and an equitable workforce development program. The coalition...
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $14,062,600 Project Grant to the Port of Port Townsend under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The funding will support the design and construction of an 18-acre Marine Trades Industrial Park on Port of Port Angeles waterfront property in Clallam County, Washington. The project aims to expand and diversify the regional economy by creating a new industrial park dedicated to marine trades businesses, including existing boat...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded an $11 million Project Grant to the Port Angeles Port of under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307) on April 13, 2022. The funding will support the design and construction of an 18-acre Marine Trades Industrial Park on Port of Port Angeles industrial waterfront property in Clallam County, Washington. The EAA program assists regions experiencing adverse economic changes, and this project aims to...
The Town of Darrington, WA received a $7.7 million Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration on February 18, 2021. The grant was awarded under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) to establish the Wood Innovation Center. The Wood Innovation Center will provide technical, planning, and infrastructure assistance to the Darrington region, which has experienced adverse economic impacts from changes in the timber industry. As...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $1,258,427 Project Grant to the Thurston Economic Development Council Center For Business & Innovation under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The grant will support the acquisition of equipment and implementation of training in modern manufacturing processes and safe equipment operation for workers and business owners impacted by COVID-19. Services will be provided in Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor, and...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded an $18.75 million Project Grant to the University of Oregon under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant funds projects led by the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition and Port of Portland to modernize and boost Oregon's forest products industry. Key initiatives include working with rural communities to increase access to wood fiber and facilitate workforce training programs in wood-based products....
The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $47 million Project Grant to the Washington Student Achievement Council to enhance the Career Connect Washington infrastructure through the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA #11.307). The grant will support building partnerships in six in-demand industry sectors - advanced manufacturing and aerospace, construction, energy and clean technology, financial services, healthcare, and information technology and...
<p>The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded a $939,274 Project Grant to Norseman Shipbuilding & Boatyard LLC under the Assistance to Small Shipyards federal grant program (CFDA 20.814). The grant will fund the acquisition of a 150-ton marine travelift to facilitate the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality of domestic ship construction for commercial and federal government use. The project will be completed by July 17, 2025.</p>