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 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 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 (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...
The Town of Bernalillo, New Mexico received a $250,490 Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on April 11, 2022. The funding will support the creation of a tourism strategy and planning process to attract new visitors, build a tourism industry, and advance economic resiliency in Bernalillo. Specifically, the Town will build relationships with Tribal cultural councils and local businesses to...
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1 million Project Grant to UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNM RI) on March 31, 2022 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. UNM RI will provide training, mentoring, and strategy development services to mitigate barriers that have prevented tribal entrepreneurs from starting and growing resilient businesses on reservations and throughout New Mexico. The program aims to help tribal regions recover...
The Street Food Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico will receive $500,000 through a Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will fund the "Survive to Thrive: New Mexico Food Business Success During COVID-19" program to provide direct assistance to food businesses and their workers impacted by the economic downturn from the pandemic. Services will include helping...
This $2.787 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) Project Grant award through the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) program will support the City of Roswell, New Mexico in completing design and construction of an addition to Hangar 84 at the Roswell Air Center. The expansion of aerospace maintenance facilities by the sub-awardee vendor will allow for the creation of 45 jobs and retention of 30 existing positions, replacing losses in the sector due to reduced commercial air...
This $2.3 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) supports infrastructure improvements to the San Juan County Industrial Park in Aztec, New Mexico. Funding will be used to extend natural gas lines and broadband connectivity to the property, along with upgrades to water, fire suppression, lighting, security, and HVAC systems. Office areas will also be renovated and the roof system improved. These infrastructure enhancements will make the...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $458,750 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307) on September 14, 2022 to New Mexico State University for the Building Resilience and Entrepreneurship in a Coal Community (BRECC) project. The project funds the development and implementation of a culinary arts certificate program and entrepreneurial training and support services for new and existing businesses in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The...