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March 8, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.3 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Equip Manufacturing Workforce Training Center in Laramie County, Wyoming

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.3 million grant to Laramie County Community College (LCCC) to purchase equipment for its new Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Center. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
February 23, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Announces Strong Response to the Good Jobs Challenge, Demonstrating Applicants’ Commitment to Creating New Opportunities for America’s Workforce

​​​​​​​WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that it has received 509 applications for its American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge program. Applications were received from partnerships in all States, territories and the District of Columbia and are comprised of State, local and Tribal governments, Institutions of Higher Education, non-profit organizations, and organized labor. Applicants represent significant interest from a diverse range of stakeholders in communities across America. Together, these applicants demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting underserved communities and groups with barriers to employment. The incredible interest in the program shows that communities and businesses across the country are eager to engage in new meaningful workforce development program opportunities.
  • Press Release
February 17, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Provide Technical Assistance to Small Businesses in South San Francisco, California

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.1 million American Rescue Plan Economic Adjustment Assistance grant to the city of South San Francisco, California, to develop the North County Business Resource Center.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
February 17, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Expand Resources for Creative Arts Businesses and Entrepreneurs in Albuquerque, New Mexico

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.2 million American Rescue Plan Economic Adjustment Assistance grant to the Keshet Dance Company, Albuquerque, New Mexico, to renovate the Keshet Ideas and Innovation Center.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
February 10, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $800,000 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Plan Redevelopment of Former Coal Power Plant Site in Springfield, Missouri

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $800,000 grant to the city of Springfield, Missouri, to conduct planning efforts for the redevelopment of the Lake Springfield area. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
January 27, 2022

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo Announces $2 Million in ‘STEM Talent Challenge’ Grants to Strengthen Innovation Workforce Pipeline

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the eight grant recipients of the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) STEM Talent Challenge, a national competition that supports programs to train science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) talent to create a robust STEM-capable workforce across the country, and boost U.S. competitiveness on the global stage.
  • Press Release
  • STEM Talent Challenge
January 20, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to Capitalize Revolving Loan Fund to Serve Small Businesses in South Central Louisiana

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the South Central Planning and Development Commission, Houma, Louisiana, to capitalize and administer a Revolving Loan Fund.
  • Press Release
  • CARES Act