This EDA investment will partner with fort hays state university ? North central kansas technical college to purchase heavy machinery on which to train students, increasing the number of trained…

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Award ID
ED25DEN0G0014
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$3,753,486

Award facts

Assistance listing
11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance
Completion date 75% complete
Funding
  • $3,002,788.00 Federal
  • $750,698.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Beloit, KS 67420, USA

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Description

As the agency reported it.

This EDA investment will partner with fort hays state university ? North central kansas technical college to purchase heavy machinery on which to train students, increasing the number of trained individuals in the region and their ability to attain professional certifications. This project also addresses the regional need to have trained machinery operators to assist with disaster response and recovery in northcentral and northwest kansas, and the program estimates to place 30 graduates per year. A workforce skilled in using this equipment also will support the agribusiness cluster by enabling critical infrastructure improvements, such as rebuilding access roads, creating waterways, installing culverts, and building ponds to reduce flooding risks for crops, homes, and businesses. This project will help to mitigate future economic risks and strengthen local and regional capacity to address vulnerabilities effectively. This project was made possible by the regional planning efforts led by the north central and northwest regional planning commission, and great plains development, INC., which EDA funds to bring together the public and private sectors to create an economic development roadmap to strengthen the regional economy, support private capital investment and create jobs.

Quick answers

Who received award ED25DEN0G0014?

ED25DEN0G0014 was awarded to Fort Hays State University - North Central Kansas Technical College by Economic Development Administration (Department of Commerce) on December 30, 2024.

How much is award ED25DEN0G0014 worth?

$3,753,486 has been obligated on ED25DEN0G0014: $3,002,788 in federal funding and $750,698 in non-federal funding.

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