The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1.5 million Project Grant to Bernalillo County, New Mexico under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will support the county's efforts to build infrastructure to attract a major employer that is expected to generate 2,400 jobs and $190 million in private investment. Specifically, the funding will help develop more resilient industrial and warehousing positions to restart the local economy...
The $1.25 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307) will fund the creation of a training facility in Española, New Mexico managed by Rio Arriba County. The facility will provide job training services to 50 workers displaced by COVID-19 outbreaks in a region with historically high unemployment, partnering with the Pipe Fitters Union to train residents for positions in...
The Economic Development Administration awarded a $1 million Project Grant to the New Mexico Economic Development Department through the agency's Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant funds will support statewide planning efforts to develop comprehensive strategies for economic recovery from the pandemic and building resilience against climate change impacts. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, EDA allocated $24 million total for similar statewide...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $1.5 million Project Grant under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302) to the Southeastern New Mexico Economic Development District Inc. on September 15, 2022. The grant will fund the Technical Support for Disaster Related Activities Project through September 14, 2025. Under this project, the Southeastern New Mexico Economic Development District will provide technical assistance...
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $500,000 project grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program to the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The two-year grant will support the Foundation's coalition to grow New Mexico's creative technology industry through eight component projects. These projects include constructing resilient infrastructure, expanding business programs and opportunities, fostering collaboration between...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded New Mexico State University (NMSU) a $487,500 project grant under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300) on September 12, 2022. The funding will support critical infrastructure improvements at NMSU's Arrowhead Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico to attract businesses in media, healthcare, and aerospace industries. Specifically, the university will use the grant to construct...
This $2.5 million Economic Adjustment Assistance Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration will help the Town of Taos build new water and wastewater infrastructure to serve the Taos Regional Airport and adjacent business park. The infrastructure will attract commercial jobs to diversify the regional economy away from tourism, which was impacted by COVID-19, and leverage an estimated $11 million in private investment. Awarded on August 5, 2021, the grant...
This $300,000 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the South Central Council of Governments, Inc. region through December 2024. The region comprises Dona Ana, Sierra, and Socorro Counties in New Mexico. Under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302), the EDA provides assistance to create regional economic...
This $350,000 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Mid Region Economic Development District in New Mexico under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302). The CEDS process brings together public and private sectors to create an economic development roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $3.5 million under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program to support infrastructure development at the McKinley County Industrial Park in Gallup, New Mexico. Specifically, the Project Grant will fund the construction of water utility infrastructure including extending water mains and developing new groundwater wells to service the industrial park and support the growth of healthcare product manufacturing. This...