The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences was awarded a $500,000 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The grant will support the UAMS Coalition's proposal to grow an e-health transformation cluster in Northwest Arkansas focused on economic growth, resilience, and equitable workforce development through electronic health solutions, healthcare technology entrepreneurship, and e-health workforce...
This $24,000,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493) will fund the construction of a Coordinated Allied Health Building on the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain (UARM) campus. The intent of the project is to consolidate and expand UARM's healthcare training programs to benefit residents of southwest Arkansas. The new facility will provide access to laboratory spaces and simulation classrooms,...
The Economic Development Administration awarded North Arkansas College a $7.4 million Project Grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program to construct the Center for Robotics and Manufacturing Innovation. The Center will expand the College's robotics and manufacturing workforce training programs to address the region's shortage of qualified workers for its manufacturing base by providing a direct pipeline of trained workers. In addition, relocating trade skills courses to the new...
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas was awarded a $2 million project grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program to create a Wellness Education Learning and Living (WELL) Community. The grant funding will be used to purchase a mobile healthcare unit and create healthcare simulation labs and telemedicine spaces on each of the college's four campuses. The mobile health clinic will increase access to urgent and rehabilitation...
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $2,316,000 Project Grant under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300) to the Arkansas Construction Education Foundation (ACEF) to support the renovation of a building adjacent to its headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas. The project work includes constructing state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratory space to expand ACEF's highways construction training and apprenticeship programs....
This $2,470,667 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports the City of Cabot, Arkansas in constructing water, sewer, and road infrastructure to enable development of the Unity Health Hospital facility in Lonoke County. Funded through EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance program, the infrastructure investment aims to address the region's critical healthcare needs by facilitating good-paying job growth in the healthcare industry. Made on May 10,...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded the University of Arkansas at Little Rock a $1,125,000 project grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program on February 11, 2021. The grant funding will support the University's WORKFORCE RESPONSE initiative to provide workforce development services to the Little Rock, Arkansas area. As part of the EAA program, which aims to support regions facing adverse economic changes, the grant funding will allow the University...
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $3,500,000 Project Grant under the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493) from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on September 30, 2023. The 3-year award will fund the construction and renovation of healthcare facilities in Arkansas. UAMS, a major academic health center and the state's only comprehensive academic health sciences university, has extensive experience delivering specialized clinical services,...
This $3 million Project Grant award under the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493) from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will support necessary utility upgrades and roof replacement for the Monroe Building at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) campus in Little Rock, Arkansas. The funding will enable UAMS to modernize the building's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as replace the aging roof. This will allow UAMS to fully...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded Briar Cliff University $3,627,276 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on April 26, 2022. The funding will support renovating and expanding a former residence hall to serve as the university's new Center for Health Sciences. The Center will consolidate existing health sciences programs under one roof, allowing for expanded enrollment and enhanced training. New classrooms, labs, learning studios,...