The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $2.4 million Project Grant to the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Inc. on October 14, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The funding will support enhancements to the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance Railport to provide critical infrastructure ensuring business success in the area and encourage job creation and manufacturing focusing on advanced, innovative and high-value products. The...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $1,375,000 Project Grant to the South Plains Association of Governments on February 11, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program. The funding will support technical, planning, and infrastructure assistance to the Lubbock, TX area, which has experienced adverse economic impacts that may have occurred suddenly or over time. As the EAA program description notes, the grant funds will aid...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $1,375,000 Project Grant to the South Plains Association of Governments on February 11, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program. The funding will support technical, planning, and infrastructure assistance to the Lubbock, TX area, which has experienced adverse economic impacts that may have occurred suddenly or over time. As the EAA program description notes, the grant funds will aid...
The Economic Development Administration awarded the City of Laredo, Texas a $3.375 million Project Grant on June 14, 2022 under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300). The funding will support infrastructure improvements in Webb County, Texas including construction of a concrete roadway, water and sewer lines, a reinforced concrete pipe, multiple box culverts, curbs, inlets, sidewalks, bike lanes, and shared-use paths. These public works...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $300,000 Project Grant to the South Plains Economic Development District to support development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program. The grant will fund creation of a CEDS, which is an economic development roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy encompassing 15 counties in the Lubbock, Texas area....
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $185,000 Project Grant to the City of Plainview, Texas to develop and implement the Plainview-Hale County Airport Improvement Plan. This grant supports planning activities through the EDA's Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302), which provides funding to create regional economic development plans. The Plainview-Hale County Airport Improvement Plan involves engaging...
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the City of Luling, a local government entity in Texas, a $1,666,667 Project Grant through the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities (CFDA 11.300) program. The grant funding will support infrastructure improvements at the city's industrial park, including roadway, water, and broadband upgrades. These enhancements are intended to attract new business investment and expansion in the...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307) to the University of Texas at El Paso on December 15, 2021. The grant funds the West Texas Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Coalition led by the University of Texas at El Paso to develop the El Paso Makes Advanced District and West Texas Advanced Technology Corridor. This will reinvent West Texas' historical roots in...
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1,080,688 Project Grant to Texamericas Center on July 8, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program. The grant funds will support the design and construction of new and reconstructed rail facilities at Texamericas Center's East Campus Rail Project in New Boston, Texas. These rail improvements are intended to promote economic growth at Texamericas Center, a 3,000-acre mixed-use development site, by...
The Economic Development Administration awarded a $31.25 million Project Grant to the City of El Paso, Texas to support the West Texas Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Coalition led by the University of Texas at El Paso. Funded initiatives include establishing the El Paso Makes Advanced Manufacturing District to co-locate firms with research and innovation assets while providing physical and cybersecurity infrastructure to participate in the aerospace and defense supply chain. Additional...