The $1.46 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) Project Grant will fund the City of Crossett, Arkansas' East Crossett Sewer Improvement Project. The EDA investment, made under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300), is calculated to create 220 jobs, retain 40 positions, and leverage $603 million in private investment. The project supports Crossett's industrial park located in an Opportunity Zone and will help the community recover...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $9.52 million Project Grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program to the City of Stilwell, Oklahoma. The funding will support the construction of wastewater improvements through May 2027. Specifically, the City will replace its existing rental industrial wastewater pre-treatment system with a new permanent system. The project aims to help the region recover from higher unemployment driven by the...
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the City of Fort Smith, Arkansas a $2,075,878 project grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on July 19, 2022. The grant funding will support the construction of roadway infrastructure to serve Stephens Industrial Park and surrounding areas in Sebastian County. Specifically, the project will provide needed access for manufacturing businesses to develop and grow at the industrial park, creating new job opportunities in...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $2.6 million Project Grant to the Fort Smith Water and Sewer District under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307). The grant funding will support wastewater infrastructure improvements needed to boost the tourism sector in Big Horn County, Montana. Specifically, the project aims to provide reliable wastewater services to local businesses in Fort Smith to help the region respond to damage...
The Economic Development Administration awarded a $2.5 million Project Grant to Little River County, Arkansas on September 16, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will support the construction of fiber optic cable lines to expand broadband infrastructure in rural communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Once completed, the county will partner with service providers to improve regional access to high-speed internet services. This is expected to...
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the City of Winona, Mississippi a $4,471,724 project grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will enhance Winona's water infrastructure by increasing water pressure and supply capacity, providing backup water resources during emergencies, and facilitating private sector job creation and investment. Specifically, the City estimates the project will create 15 jobs and generate $8...
The City of Batesville, Arkansas was awarded a $2.63 million project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program to construct roads and improve water and sewer infrastructure serving its industrial park. Facing job losses from the closure of a major coal plant in Independence County, the project aims to alleviate economic effects by building three new roads to enhance access and connectivity in the industrial park....
The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the City of Hazard, Kentucky a $11.8 million Project Grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant funding will support construction of a new water treatment plant and ancillary infrastructure to advance economic resiliency in Perry County. The EAA program assists regions experiencing adverse economic changes. Perry County has struggled since the decline of the coal industry in 2010...
The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the City of Vernon, Texas a $3.671 million project grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will support replacing portions of the city's aging water distribution system infrastructure to improve water supply reliability for local businesses. Completing the waterline replacement project by May 2027 will enhance economic resiliency in Wilbarger County by helping address job losses from...
The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1.25 million Project Grant to the City of Marion, Arkansas under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307) on July 19, 2022. The funding will support construction of the Sultana Disaster Museum in Marion to attract new visitors to Crittenden County and assist the region's economic recovery from impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As outlined, the museum aims to increase employment opportunities...