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 Arizona Commerce Authority was awarded a $1 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant will support statewide planning efforts to boost economic development, combat climate change impacts, and aid pandemic recovery across Arizona through April 2024. As part of EDA's American Rescue Plan statewide planning program, the funding will allow Arizona to develop a comprehensive...
This $420,000 Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations project grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration will support the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for western Arkansas through December 2025. Administered by the Western Arkansas Planning and Development District covering Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Polk, Scott, and Sebastian counties, this grant will fund the creation of a CEDS through a...
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce received a $1 million Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration on October 15, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant funding will support statewide planning efforts through January 15, 2023 to develop comprehensive plans to strengthen Oklahoma's economy in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and combat climate change impacts. As part of EDA's American Rescue Plan statewide...
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 Economic Development Administration awarded a $1 million Project Grant to the New Mexico Economic Development Department through the agency's Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant funds will support statewide planning efforts to develop comprehensive strategies for economic recovery from the pandemic and building resilience against climate change impacts. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, EDA allocated $24 million total for similar statewide...
The Kentucky Education & Workforce Development Cabinet received a $1 million Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant funds will support statewide planning efforts to boost economic development, combat climate change impacts, and aid pandemic recovery through May 2024. As part of EDA's American Rescue Plan statewide planning program, the funds will lay the groundwork for...
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1 million Project Grant to the Governor of Texas Office under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program. The grant will support statewide planning efforts from January 2022 to December 2023 to develop comprehensive economic recovery and resiliency plans in line with President Biden's Build Back Better agenda. As part of EDA's $3 billion in American Rescue Plan funding, this...
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) was awarded a $1 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The EAA program supports regions experiencing adverse economic changes by providing technical assistance for planning and infrastructure projects. This particular award will allow DCEO to develop a comprehensive statewide plan to strengthen Illinois' economy...
The Washington State Department of Commerce received a $1 million Economic Adjustment Assistance Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration to support statewide planning efforts. Funded through EDA's Statewide Planning Program as part of the American Rescue Plan, this grant will allow the state to develop a comprehensive plan to strengthen economic development, address climate change impacts, and aid pandemic recovery. As the EDA's Economic Adjustment...