Project Grant ED22HDQ3070002
- This $16.4 million Economic Development Administration Project Grant supports the Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation Coalition's efforts to drive agriculture innovation in California's Central Valley. Led by the Central Valley Community Foundation, the Coalition will launch iCreate, a new ag-tech hub to accelerate technology development and transfer between researchers at local universities and farmers. Community colleges in the region will also gain access to new technology and training to...
- This $16.9 million Economic Development Administration Project Grant supports the Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation Coalition's efforts to drive agriculture innovation in California's Central Valley. Led by the Central Valley Community Foundation, the Coalition will launch iCreate, a new ag-tech hub to accelerate technology development and transfer between researchers and farmers. Community colleges in the region will gain access to new technology and training to equip students and workers...
- This $26 million Economic Development Administration Project Grant supports the Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation Coalition in driving agricultural innovation in California's Central Valley. Led by the Central Valley Community Foundation, the Coalition will accelerate technology integration and skills training in the region's agriculture industry. Key initiatives include launching iCreate, a new ag-tech hub to accelerate technology development and transfer between local universities and...
- This $2,952,700 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program will support the Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation Coalition in driving agriculture innovation in California's Central Valley. Led by the Central Valley Community Foundation, the Coalition will launch iCreate, a new ag-tech hub focused on accelerating technology development and transfer between researchers at local universities and farmers across the...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $800,000 Project Grant to the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation under the BUILD TO SCALE federal grant program (CFDA 11.024). The grant will support the development of a $800,000 financial capital seed fund to provide early-stage financing and technical assistance to startup and small businesses in Fresno, California through September 2024. Specifically, the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation will form an LLC to operate and...
- This $20.6 million project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) program supports driving agricultural innovation in California's Central Valley. Awarded on October 1, 2022 to the University of California Office of the President with completion by September 30, 2026, the grant establishes iCreate, an ag-tech hub to accelerate technology transfer between researchers and farmers. It also provides community colleges access to new technology and...
- This $46.03 million project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the CFDA Economic Adjustment Assistance program aims to strengthen the economy of California's Central Valley region through workforce development partnerships. Led by the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation, the award unites employers in key industries like manufacturing, transportation/logistics, finance, and construction with workforce boards and training providers. It will...
- The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $300,000 Project Grant to the County of Fresno, California on June 27, 2023 under the EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) program. This grant will support the update and continued implementation of a Countywide Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Fresno County. The CEDS process will bring together public and private sector stakeholders to develop an economic development roadmap...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $200,000 Rural Business Development Grant (CFDA 10.351) to the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation, a nonprofit organization, to promote sustainable economic development and facilitate the growth of small and emerging private businesses in rural communities. The grant funding will support the Foundation's delivery of technical assistance, business counseling, market research, workforce development, and revolving...
- The Economic Development Administration awarded Fresno City College $1.5 million under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program on August 9, 2022. The funding will support the procurement of supplies and training equipment to fully outfit new welding and auto labs at the college's West Fresno Advanced Training Center. The project aims to address regional needs for advanced welders and vehicle technicians by providing a state-of-the-art training facility and programs. Once completed, the center...
THIS EDA INVESTMENT SUPPORTS THE FRESNO-MERCED FUTURE OF FOOD INNOVATION (F3) COALITION, LED BY THE CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, WITH THEIR PROPOSAL TO LEVERAGE THE FRESNO-MERCED REGION'S INDUSTRY EXPERTISE TO EXPAND THE REGIONS FOOD AND AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING CLUSTER. AGRICULTURE IS ALREADY A SIGNIFICANT SOURCE OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE PREDOMINATELY HISPANIC WORKFORCE IN THE REGION. IF PROVIDED AN IMPLEMENTATION GRANT, THE PROJECT PROPOSES TO DEVELOP ADVANCED, SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND FOOD MANUFACTURING. THE COALITION PROPOSES TO ADDRESS RACIAL ECONOMIC DISPARITY, IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES, AND REINVEST IN UNDERDEVELOPED NEIGHBORHOODS BY FOCUSING ON BRINGING SMALL FOOD ENTREPRENEURS TO THE GLOBAL FOOD INDUSTRY AND EXPANDING ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES IN DIGITALIZATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SYSTEMS INTEGRATION.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $0 | 11/24/23 | ||
| Not listed | $500.0k | 12/12/21 |