Project Grant ED22HDQ3070025
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $1 million Project Grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program to Economic & Community Development Connecticut. The grant will fund consultants procured by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development to coordinate regional and local economic development plans into a statewide strategy and enhanced Economic Action Plan for Connecticut. The consultants will support state agencies in...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $280,000 Project Grant to the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region Corporation under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302). The grant will support development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the Southeastern Connecticut region from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025. The CEDS process brings together public and private sector stakeholders to...
- This $4.5 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Adjustment Assistance program will capitalize a $2.5 million revolving loan fund administered by the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region Corporation (Secter). The revolving loan fund will provide access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs in 41 municipalities across New London, Windham, and Tolland Counties in Connecticut to aid their recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. By promoting...
- The Economic Development Administration awarded a $700,000 Project Grant to the Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant will support a redevelopment study for the Bridgeport Harbor Station Unit 3 site in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The study is the first step toward addressing environmental impacts and physical barriers caused by the decommissioned coal-fired power plant. It will also help boost emerging business...
- The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $855,380 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program to the Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk, Inc. in Norwalk, Connecticut. Funds will support the Maritime Academy at Norwalk's Salt Marshes of Long Island Sound project to promote long-term recovery from the coronavirus pandemic by creating a new state-of-the-art exhibit centered on Long Island Sound. The exhibit will feature...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $882,522 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Northeastern University. The grant will fund a multi-phase offshore wind experiential learning framework led by an interdisciplinary team from Northeastern, the University of Alabama, and industry/education partners. The project aims to address workforce challenges in the emerging offshore wind energy sector by providing community college and...
- The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) was awarded $508,395 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program by the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration to develop and deliver economic recovery programs from September 2021 to September 2022. DECD will coordinate with regional councils of governments and other partners to strengthen existing economic development planning through the creation of pandemic recovery and resiliency plans....
- The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation will receive $45.9 million under a Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program to support workforce development for the growing offshore wind industry. Through partnerships with leading employers in the field and seven local unions, the awardee will implement a new apprenticeship model focused on training thousands of individuals, including formerly...
- This Project Grant award of $117,163 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program will support a collaborative research project titled "BEGINNINGS: Engaging and Preparing the Offshore Wind Workforce through Hybrid Experiential Learning." The project aims to address workforce challenges in the emerging offshore wind energy sector by developing a multi-phase experiential learning framework. Key products and services to be...
- This $282,450 Economic Development Administration Project Grant will support the development of a regional resiliency plan for the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District region in Massachusetts. The plan will assess economic disruption events and their impacts on regional and local industry sectors and workforce skills. It will establish best practices and strategies to diversify industries, reduce impacts to sectors, and improve economic competitiveness. The grant...
The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration awarded a $500,000 Project Grant to the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region Corporation under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The grant will support the development of an offshore wind industry cluster in southeastern Connecticut through six coordinated projects focused on supply chain diversification and expansion, provision of waterfront industrial sites, construction of a green business park, workforce development replication, blue tech research and development, and innovative new product production. Key activities include technical assistance, coordination, and planning to leverage the burgeoning offshore wind industry in New London and Bridgeport. The two-year grant period extends from December 2021 through December 2023.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $500.0k | 12/12/21 |