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 Economic Development Administration awarded a $100,000 Project Grant to the Thurston County Economic Development Council under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant will support updating and implementing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Lacey, Washington region. The CEDS will help the region address common economic development goals and strategies, as well as allow partners to consider unique opportunities within the overall...
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the Southeast Washington Economic Development Association, doing business as SE WA Economic Development Associates, a $450,000 Project Grant under the EDA's Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302). The grant supports the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the 4-county region served by the association, comprising Asotin,...
The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded Hagerstown Community College $7.3 million under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on August 9, 2022. The funding will support renovating a facility to expand workforce training programs in commercial truck driving and skilled trades. This will help address labor shortages and support economic growth in key industries in Washington County, Maryland. Once completed, the project is expected to create job...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded Washington State University $983,420 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307) from April 2021 to January 2023. The funding supports the Fire & Rain Network project, which will provide technical assistance, planning, and infrastructure development services to regions in Washington State experiencing adverse economic impacts. The EAA program aims to help communities recover from sudden economic...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $100,000 Project Grant to the Lake County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will support LCEDC in updating and implementing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Lake County, California. The updated CEDS will enable the county to effectively strategize for economic development, particularly in recovering from...
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...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1,885,535 Project Grant to Lowcountry Local First under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will support Lowcountry Local First's Good Growth Program expansion efforts to establish equitable small business development and resiliency programming for Charleston, Berkeley, and Beaufort counties in South Carolina. Specifically, the EDA investment will help Lowcountry Local First broaden the...
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 City of Charleston, South Carolina received a $125,000 project grant award on April 6, 2021 from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration. The funding supports the BUSINESS DEV. LAB under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The EAA program provides technical, planning, and infrastructure assistance to regions facing adverse economic changes. For this award, the City of Charleston will use the funds to operate a business development lab focused on providing...