The $27.9 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) program will support the Tulsa Regional Advanced Mobility Corridor led by the Indian Nations Council of Governments. Funding will advance aerial mobility technology in northeast Oklahoma by transitioning the region from legacy industries to advanced mobility, automation, and unmanned aerial systems. Oklahoma State University will partner...
The Economic Development Administration awarded an $18.4 million Project Grant to Oklahoma State University on September 8, 2022 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The grant will support the Tulsa Regional Advanced Mobility Corridor initiative led by the Indian Nations Council of Governments to advance aerial mobility technology and transition the region away from legacy industries toward advanced mobility, automation, and unmanned aerial systems. As part of the coalition,...
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1,589,000 Project Grant to Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SOSU) under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300). This grant will support the renovation of an existing building at the Durant Regional Airport, transforming it into an Aerospace Technology Center. The center will expand SOSU's training capacities, develop new programs, and foster industry partnerships to strengthen...
This $10.8 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program will support the Tulsa Regional Advanced Mobility Corridor initiative led by the Indian Nations Council of Governments. Funding will advance aerial mobility technology in northeast Oklahoma by transitioning the region from legacy industries to advanced mobility, automation, and unmanned aerial systems. Oklahoma State University will partner with the...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $2.6 million Project Grant to the Delaware Nation Economic Development Authority LLC (DENEDA) on July 12, 2022 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The funding will support DENEDA's renovation of the Greentech Center facility and campus in Anadarko, Oklahoma to allow local businesses to locate and expand operations. The upgraded facility will attract commercial activity and create new jobs in the...
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $1,256,000 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program to support infrastructure and feasibility study projects by the Muscogee Creek Nation. The funding will support building a new waterline on the southern portion of the Looped Square Ranch property in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to enable commercial development. It will also fund a feasibility study to develop an industrial park on the property that will support existing businesses,...
The Indian Nations Council of Governments was awarded a $500,000 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program to support the Tulsa Regional Advanced Mobility Corridor coalition. The coalition aims to establish the northeast Oklahoma region as a hub for research and development and production in advanced mobility industries. The grant will fund four projects through December 2023 including renovating...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $4 million Project Grant to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma on June 3, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The EAA program provides technical, planning, public works and infrastructure assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes. This award will support the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in delivering aviation technology center services and infrastructure development to the Durant, OK...
This $360,000 project grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration supports the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma in updating and continuing to implement their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Pawnee and Payne Counties in Oklahoma. Through the EDA's Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program, the Pawnee Nation will bring together public and private sector stakeholders to create an economic roadmap that diversifies and...
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $165,000 Project Grant to the Delaware Nation under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307) to hire an economic development consultant. The consultant will assist the Nation in developing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) to guide its ongoing economic development activities in its tribal lands located in southwestern Oklahoma. The CEDS will address planning needs to mitigate economic disruptions...