The Economic Development Administration awarded a $31.25 million Project Grant to the City of El Paso, Texas to support the West Texas Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Coalition led by the University of Texas at El Paso. Funded initiatives include establishing the El Paso Makes Advanced Manufacturing District to co-locate firms with research and innovation assets while providing physical and cybersecurity infrastructure to participate in the aerospace and defense supply chain. Additional funding will expand access to services to develop and strengthen regional industry clusters in aerospace and defense for local manufacturers and workers. This investment aims to embrace economic equity, create good-paying jobs, and enhance U.S. competitiveness globally. The grant is provided through the Economic Adjustment Assistance program, which offers technical, planning, public works, and infrastructure assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $25.0m | 9/8/22 |