Project Grant 077907789
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $280,000 Project Grant to Jefferson County, Oregon on June 16, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The EAA program aims to provide technical, planning, and infrastructure assistance to regions facing adverse economic changes. For this award, Jefferson County will use the funding to conduct a broadband assessment for the local community in Madras, Oregon. The assessment will evaluate broadband access...
- The Economic Development Administration awarded a $5.6 million Project Grant to the Port of Lewiston, Idaho on August 23, 2022 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant funds will support the Port's efforts to expand broadband infrastructure in North Central Idaho. The region has experienced significant telecommunication challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic that have hindered business development, telehealth services, distance learning, and public safety...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $520,800 Project Grant to Business Oregon on April 28, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant will support Business Oregon's COVID Recovery Plan to provide technical, planning, and infrastructure assistance to the Salem, Oregon area, which has experienced adverse economic impacts from the pandemic. As the state's lead economic development agency, Business Oregon will leverage the...
- The Economic Development Administration awarded $1.2 million under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program to Regional Optical Communications on April 28, 2022. The project grant will fund the completion of a statewide roadmap for affordable broadband initiatives in West Virginia to promote recovery from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and decline in the coal industry. Under the award, Regional Optical Communications will provide administrative and contractual services to finalize a...
- The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $5,526,429 Project Grant to the City of Madras, Oregon under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) program. The grant supports the installation of over 4,000 linear feet of storm sewer piping, street resurfacing, and the construction of a stormwater bioretention pond in downtown Madras. These infrastructure improvements will help reduce and eliminate flooding, supporting the revitalization of...
- The City of Waterloo, Iowa received a $2.47 million Economic Adjustment Assistance Project Grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration to expand internet connectivity in the city's business corridor. The grant will fund construction of a middle mile fiber network that will support business growth, telemedicine connectivity, and virtual educational opportunities. Once completed, the network aims to help the region recover from the COVID-19 pandemic by bolstering...
- 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 Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the City of Anacortes, Washington $2.8 million under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300) on January 13, 2022. The funding will support the installation of a city-wide fiber optic broadband network in Skagit County, Washington to provide more complete coverage, including service to Island Hospital in Anacortes. The network will enhance the medical community's ability...
- The Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation received $450,000 from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302) to develop and implement a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for seven counties in eastern Oregon from April 2023 through March 2026. Through this project grant, the Corporation will convene regional stakeholders to assess current economic conditions and...
The Economic Development Administration awarded the City of John Day, Oregon a $2,021,298 Project Grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program on April 19, 2022. The grant will fund construction of broadband infrastructure enhancements and lease of a coworking space in John Day and Canyon City. Specifically, the project involves building fiber optic access to critical community facilities to expand high-speed internet access. It aims to aid economic recovery by addressing lack of broadband access during the COVID-19 pandemic that affected local businesses and residents. Once completed, the improved broadband is expected to bolster job creation, save existing jobs, increase private investment, and strengthen the regional economy in John Day, Oregon.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.8m | 4/19/22 |