Project Grant 077907708
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $3.9 million Project Grant to the Golden State Finance Authority under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will support the Broadband Strategic Planning and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy project to guide the expansion of high-speed internet access across 26 rural counties in California from August 2023 to February 2025. Specifically, the grant will fund the development of a...
- This $288,483 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports Valley Vision, Inc. to develop a broadband master plan for four counties in California under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The plan will analyze existing broadband infrastructure and services, identify gaps and needs, and create a multi-stakeholder strategy to leverage industry clusters in the Connected Capital Area Broadband Consortium region by expanding access...
- The County of Tuolumne received a $500,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration on April 8, 2021. The grant funding will support the BROADBAND ROADMAP project under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The EAA program aims to aid regions facing adverse economic changes, and this particular award will help the County develop a broadband roadmap to address connectivity issues in Sonora, CA. As the EAA program supports public works and...
- The Economic Development Administration awarded a $2.5 million Project Grant to Little River County, Arkansas on September 16, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will support the construction of fiber optic cable lines to expand broadband infrastructure in rural communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Once completed, the county will partner with service providers to improve regional access to high-speed internet services. This is expected to...
- This $3.7 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports Sullivan County, New York in developing a countywide wireless broadband network. Funding will be used to purchase, install, and activate long-term evolution wireless broadband communications equipment and backup generators on nine existing or under-construction county-owned emergency communications towers. Modular shelters will also be installed to house equipment. Once completed, the...
- This $1,033,774 Economic Development Administration Project Grant funds the development of a fiber ring broadband strategy and business plan for Northern Santa Barbara County, California. The plan will analyze the market and route options to connect 12 cities in the region to middle-mile broadband infrastructure. It will also develop governance and operational recommendations for a fiber ring network to address the area's key economic development opportunities in recovery from the COVID-19...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded $587,527 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program to the Albemarle Commission to develop customized broadband implementation plans for each of the ten counties in Northeastern North Carolina. The project will assist local leaders and broadband providers in determining the best approaches to serve more businesses and residents in the region by expanding internet access and connectivity. Once completed, the customized...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $150,000 Project Grant to Idaho County Sheriff's Office on June 9, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will fund a broadband feasibility study to address adverse economic impacts in Grangeville, Idaho. The EAA program provides technical and planning assistance to regions experiencing economic changes, which may occur suddenly or over time. The awarded funds will allow Idaho County...
- The Sierra Business Council received a $450,000 project grant award from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the EDA's Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302). The funding supports the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for four Northern California counties encompassing El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, and Sierra counties from April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2026. As the...
- This $1,227,500 project grant from the Economic Development Administration within the Department of Commerce supports the development of broadband modeling, engineering feasibility plans, and technical assistance in Missouri. Awarded on September 9, 2021, the funding assists the Missouri Association of Councils of Government and its regional planning commissions to create eight regional broadband cluster plans and provide statewide broadband planning support. This project enables the Economic...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $7,985,136 Project Grant to the County of El Dorado under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The grant will support increasing internet connectivity in Placerville, California to help the region respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and become more resilient to future disasters. Specifically, the funding will be used to expand broadband and cellular access across rural areas of El Dorado County that currently lack reliable connectivity. This will allow both businesses and residents to access online resources and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities that have become increasingly vital given shifts in work and commerce since the onset of COVID-19. The period of performance for this investment in El Dorado County's digital infrastructure spans from June 2022 through June 2027.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $3.8m | 6/28/22 |