Project Grant 087905617
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1.25 million Project Grant to Saline County, Arkansas under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on July 19, 2022. The funding will support preserving and repurposing the Old River Bridge, the second oldest bridge in the state of Arkansas, located over the Saline River between Haskell and Benton. The restored bridge will be incorporated into the proposed Southwest Trail, a multi-use trail connecting...
- The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism was awarded a $3.073 million project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program on November 9, 2021. The funding will support marketing, infrastructure, workforce development and other projects aimed at revitalizing safe leisure, business and international travel in Arkansas as part of EDA's $750 million American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism & Outdoor Recreation program. The...
- The City of Mena, Arkansas was awarded a $347,900 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The grant will support the construction of approximately six miles of new mountain biking trails that will expand Mena's existing network of mountain bike trails in Polk and Montgomery Counties. The new trails are intended to help grow existing businesses as part of an overall community plan, including establishing a...
- 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 $6.7 million Project Grant to the Town of Southbridge, Massachusetts under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on June 7, 2022. The funding will support the final design and construction of the Quinebaug Valley Rail Trail, a new multi-use path for bicycles and pedestrians through Southbridge. The trail will expand tourism in the region by traversing downtown Southbridge and paralleling existing commercial...
- This federal Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 Highway Planning and Construction) provides $2,212,500.00 to the Arkansas Department of Transportation to construct an 11.5-mile portion of the Southwest Trail west of the Old River Bridge in Arkansas. The project, titled "SOUTHWEST TRAIL: SALINE RIVER BRIDGE - GARLAND CO. (SALINE CO.) (S)", has a planned completion date of March 31, 2027. This grant supports the broader objectives of the...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded the City of Eugene, Oregon $1.9 million under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program on September 19, 2022. The funding will support the City's Suzanne Arlie Park Trails and Mountain Bike Facilities Project, which aims to expand an existing 13-mile ridgeline trail system to catalyze tourism in Lane County. Specifically, the project will extend the trail network to boost outdoor recreation opportunities and make the...
- This $326,950 Project Grant awarded by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) program supports infrastructure improvements to Lawrence County Road 210 in Arkansas. The project aims to elevate the roadway, widen culverts, and pave the surface to mitigate flooding and increase resilience to severe weather events. These improvements will help maintain continuity of business operations, support new business attraction, increase private...
- <p>This $1,475,000.00 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205), will be used by the Arkansas Department of Transportation to construct the Southwest Trail in Saline County, Arkansas. The project will involve the development of a new trail facility to enhance connectivity and mobility for residents and visitors accessing transportation infrastructure in the region.</p>
- This $1,209,024.01 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration under the Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) program will be used by the Arkansas Department of Transportation to construct the Southwest Trail in Saline County, Arkansas. The project involves the development of this new recreational trail segment to enhance bicycle and pedestrian connectivity in the region. The award was made on Sep 7, 2023 and the project is expected to...
The Economic Development Administration awarded a $1.25 million Project Grant to Garland County, Arkansas under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program on July 19, 2022. The funding will support construction of the Southwest Trail, a multi-use trail connecting Little Rock to Hot Springs. The trail aims to attract more tourists to west central Arkansas and enhance the visitor experience in Hot Springs by offering additional outdoor recreation opportunities. This aligns with the program's focus on assisting regions facing adverse economic impacts, as the local tourism industry was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Once completed, the trail is expected to draw more visitors to the state and advance the region's economic resiliency through increased tourism activity in Hot Springs.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.0m | 7/19/22 |