This $222,438 EDA CARES Act project grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Adjustment Assistance program will fund the Indiana Economic Development Association Foundation's development of a statewide rural economic development model. The Foundation will analyze industry clusters, infrastructure, workforce needs, and policies impacting critical sectors in four regions encompassing 32 counties. The strategic planning process will provide rural leaders with insights on maximizing regional...
The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration awarded $5.58 million under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program to the Indiana Destination Development Corporation, a division of the Indiana State Budget Agency, on January 18, 2022. The funding will support projects to revitalize safe leisure, business, and international travel in Indiana through marketing, infrastructure development, workforce training, and other initiatives. As part of the...
The Economic Development Administration awarded a $1 million Project Grant to the Economic Development Authority of Iowa under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant will support statewide planning efforts from November 2021 through April 2024 to develop comprehensive recovery plans that boost economic development, address climate change impacts, and aid pandemic recovery. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, the EDA is providing $24 million total in Statewide...
The Indiana 15 Regional Planning Commission (RPC) received an $840,000 project grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302). The funding will support the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for a six-county region in Indiana through June 2025. The CEDS process brings together public and private sector stakeholders to...
The East Central Indiana Regional Planning District Inc. was awarded a $400,000 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will support the organization's efforts to provide technical, planning, and public infrastructure assistance to the Muncie, Indiana region, which has experienced adverse economic impacts over time. As the EAA program aims to aid areas facing sudden or prolonged economic...
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...
This $840,000 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission in developing and implementing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for its eight-county region in Indiana through December 2025. As part of the EDA's Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program, the Commission will bring together public and private sector stakeholders to create an economic roadmap that...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $420,218 Project Grant to the Southeastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302). The grant will support the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for an eight-county region in southeastern Indiana through March 2025. As part of EDA's Planning program, the CEDS process brings together...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $420,000 Project Grant to the River Hills Economic Development District and Regional Planning Commission under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302). The funding will support the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for a five-county region of southern Indiana from January 2022 through December 2024. The CEDS process brings...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $140,000 Project Grant to the Michiana Area Council of Governments for partnership planning assistance from April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. This funding supports the agency's Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302), which provides assistance to create regional economic development plans and stimulate community and regional economic development efforts. Under this award, the...