Project Grant 087905663
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $3,878,900 project grant to the Lafayette City Parish Consolidated Government on February 25, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The EAA program provides technical, planning, public works and infrastructure assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes. This award will support fiber implementation projects in Lafayette, Louisiana that address sudden or long-term adverse economic...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $900,000 Project Grant to the Louisiana Dotd Master NO division of Transportation & Development Louisiana D on February 18, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program. The funding will support the LA BROADBAND STRATEGY project in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which aims to provide technical, planning, and infrastructure assistance to address adverse economic impacts through the...
- 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 Luling, a local government entity in Texas, a $1,666,667 Project Grant through the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities (CFDA 11.300) program. The grant funding will support infrastructure improvements at the city's industrial park, including roadway, water, and broadband upgrades. These enhancements are intended to attract new business investment and expansion in the...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded Lasalle General Hospital (LGH) a $2.7 million project grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on April 26, 2022. The funding will support LGH in renovating and expanding its facilities in Jena, Louisiana to accommodate a larger and broadened health care workforce training program. The training program will focus on addressing regional health needs including COVID-19 response and recovery efforts....
- This $5.24 million Economic Adjustment Assistance Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration will support the construction of a 70-mile fiber optic infrastructure backbone through Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The funding assists Merit Network, Inc., a nonprofit network operator, in further developing the Leveraging Infrastructure for Transforming the Upper Peninsula initiative. This project will build last-mile connections to serve remote and underserved...
- The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1.5 million Project Grant to the Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District (JEDCO) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307). The grant will capitalize a $1.35 million revolving loan fund (RLF) administered by JEDCO to provide loans to businesses in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. An additional $150,000 will help cover administrative costs...
- The City of Tahlequah, Oklahoma received a $2.15 million Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on March 31, 2022. The funding will support the city's buildout of a fiber optic network to serve the municipal business corridor. This telecommunications and data system will facilitate telework, e-commerce, and telemedicine options for local businesses by diversifying the economy and...
- The Economic Development Administration awarded a $5.6 million Project Grant to the Port of Lewiston, Idaho on August 23, 2022 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant funds will support the Port's efforts to expand broadband infrastructure in North Central Idaho. The region has experienced significant telecommunication challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic that have hindered business development, telehealth services, distance learning, and public safety...
- The Economic Development Administration awarded a $5.7 million Project Grant to Chibardun Telephone Cooperative, Inc. under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300) on August 26, 2021. The funding will support Chibardun installing over 70 miles of broadband fiber-optic cable across Barron and Washburn Counties in Wisconsin. This infrastructure buildout will serve as the backbone for future broadband expansion by the awardee to increase internet...
The Lafayette City Parish Consolidated Government dba LUS Fiber was awarded a $3,087,500 project grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) on September 6, 2022. The funding supports the establishment of high-speed internet connectivity to bolster business and job growth in southwestern Louisiana. Specifically, LUS Fiber will construct ten miles of conduit and fiber optic cable to connect the medical and business district in Jennings. This project aims to spur private investment and strengthen economic growth throughout the region by improving access to broadband, as intended under EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA #11.307). The EAA program provides infrastructure assistance to address adverse economic changes over time.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.5m | 9/6/22 |