The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $3.8 million Project Grant to the Port of Port Arthur, Texas on April 29, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The EAA program supports regions experiencing adverse economic changes with technical assistance and infrastructure projects. Funds will support the Berth 5 Backland Laydown project, which will develop laydown areas and infrastructure to support cargo operations at the port. This...
The Economic Development Administration awarded a $4.1 million Project Grant to the City of Elgin, Texas on July 19, 2022 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant funds the extension and expansion of Roy Rivers Road in Bastrop County, which includes construction of a concrete roadway, drainage facilities, wastewater improvements, and water improvements. Completion of the new roadway will provide increased access to an existing and growing commercial and...
The City of Port Arthur, Texas received a $3.77 million project grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration on June 17, 2021. The grant was awarded under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307) to provide infrastructure assistance. The EAA program supports regions facing adverse economic changes through technical and planning assistance as well as funding for public works and infrastructure projects. For this award, the City of Port...
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the City of Hidalgo a $2,000,000 Project Grant under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300). The grant supports the city in making critical water and roadway infrastructure improvements to enable the development of two new industrial parks. The project includes components such as potable water main extensions, sanitary sewer main extensions, street extension and...
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's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the City of McAllen, Texas a $4.5 million Project Grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on May 10, 2022. The funding will support critical infrastructure improvements to the new McAllen Business-Industrial Park in Hidalgo County, Texas. Specifically, the grant funds will be used to improve water, wastewater, drainage system pipelines and conduct road construction work. These infrastructure...
The City of Gregory, Texas was awarded a $3.13 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program on September 13, 2022. The funding will support water infrastructure improvements in San Patricio County to spur business growth. Specifically, the City will make upgrades needed to improve existing water service and expand capacity to support manufacturing and industrial business...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $4.9 million Project Grant to Lamar State College-Port Arthur on February 18, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program. The funding will support Lamar State College-Port Arthur's Commercial Driver Education Center, which will provide workforce training and skills development services to the Port Acres, Texas community as it works to diversify its economy and address adverse...
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 $5.6 million Project Grant to the Perry County Port Authority doing business as Hoosier Southern Railroad under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will support railroad replacement projects in Tell City, Indiana. The Economic Adjustment Assistance program provides infrastructure and planning assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes, which may occur suddenly or over time....