Grant

March 21 - 28, 2024

EDA announced 9 investments from March 21 - 28, 2024, totaling $5,938,680 which is matched by $3,391,989 in local investments. These investments include the following:

  1. $3,466,000 in three Economic Adjustment Assistance-2023 Disaster Supplemental projects to help regions that are experiencing severe economic distress or other economic hardship resulting from Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, wildfires, flooding, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2021 and 2022 and help create 5 jobs, save 813 jobs, and leverage $13 million in private investment.
  2. $1,874,400 in one Economic Adjustment Assistance-2019 Disaster Supplemental project to support redevelopment and revitalization in the region after a natural disaster and help save 200 jobs and leverage $2 million in private investment.
  3. $383,280 in two Economic Adjustment Assistance to help communities design and implement strategies to adjust or bring about change to their economy in response to structural damage to their underlying economic base.
  4. $215,000 in three Partnership Planning projects to support the development and implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy process.
  • $3,466,000 in three 2023 Disaster Supplemental projects, matched by $2,708,389 in local investments, as follows:
    • $2,389,000 to the City of Roseau, Roseau/Roseau County, Minnesota, to support purchasing and installing new stormwater infrastructure to reduce flooding during disaster events in Roseau County, Minnesota. In recent years multiple heavy rain events have flooded Roseau's businesses and caused shutdowns in the region. The project improvements include approximately 4,600 feet of new storm sewer piping and 15 new catch-basin inlets. Once completed, the project will help lay the groundwork for long-term economic vitality and advance economic resiliency throughout the region. The grantee estimates that this investment will help create 5 jobs, save 813 jobs, and leverage $13 million in private investment.
    • $885,000 to the Lafayette Economic Development Authority; co-applicant South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette/Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, to support the Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) and South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) partnership to create Skills Up, a workforce development initiative, that trains underemployed and unemployed individuals for in-demand manufacturing, machining, and mechanics employment opportunities. The project will also support equipment acquisition to expand capacity at the college. Once completed, the project will strengthen the regional economy and support economic growth and resiliency throughout the region.
    • $192,000 to the Hardee County BoCC, Wauchula/Hardee County, Florida, to support creating a coordinated land use, transportation, and economic development strategy for the US 17 Corridor in Wauchula, Florida. The study will address existing conditions and development opportunities focusing on economic conditions, transportation, water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure, land use, redevelopment/revitalization, and facilitate the efficient use of existing infrastructure. Once completed, the study will strengthen the existing economic base and find opportunities to attract new businesses and promote job growth throughout the region.
  • $1,874,400 in one 2019 Disaster Supplemental project, as follows:
    • $1,874,400 to the City of Tahlequah, Tahlequah/Cherokee County, Oklahoma, to fund the Tahlequah Accessibility and Parking Improvement Project, to upgrade and add capacity to existing and build new parking and support facilities in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The support facilities will include a pedestrian/bicycle bridge and sidewalk with a streetscape to connect existing and new parking facilities. Additionally, the project will provide safe and ADA-compliant parking and support facilities and much-needed parking for the city’s downtown business district. Once completed, the project will encourage other businesses to expand and create employment opportunities in the local community, which will advance economic resiliency throughout the region. The grantee estimates that this investment will help create 200 jobs and leverage $2 million in private investment.
  • $383,280 in two Economic Adjustment Assistance projects, as follows:
    • $313,280 to the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Port Angeles/Clallam County, Washington, to fund a Wastewater Infrastructure Feasibility Study, to assess the viability of sewer connecting facilities on the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe's reservation on to the city of Port Angeles's city sewer line’s completed Dry Creek Sewer Project. Once completed, the study will provide a plan for capitalizing on new opportunities in workforce development for the tribal members, which will lead to the creation of jobs and businesses throughout the region.
    • $70,000 to the Cocopah Indian Tribe, Somerton/Yuma County, Arizona, to support conducting a feasibility study for development of a butcher shop and preliminary architectural report. The shop will serve as a retail food service market for specialty, quality meat selections sourced from Arizona and Sonora while supporting local ranchers as a new market for their products. Once completed, the project will contribute to the creation of jobs opportunities for the region’s workforce.
  • $215,000 in three Partnership Planning projects, matched by $215,000 in local investments: to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS). The CEDS process is designed to bring together the public and private sectors in the creation of an economic development roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy.
    • $70,000 to the Region II Planning Commission, Jackson/Jackson County, Michigan, to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) for the region served by the Region II Planning Commission, which comprises the counties of Hillsdale, Jackson, and Lenawee. The CEDS process is designed to bring together the public and private sectors in the creation of an economic development roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy.
    • $75,000 to the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District, Inc., Kenai/Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, support the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) for the region served by the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District, Inc., which will enable the district to facilitate comprehensive planning in communities on the Kenai peninsula, identify infrastructure for improvement, and analyze local economies. In addition, the project will allow the district to continue engaging in economic development partnerships with the State of Alaska Division of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, and the community, and provide training and workshop events to the region. Once completed, the project will help provide assistance for new and expanding businesses in the Kenai Peninsula Borough and continue to support community and regional development planning. The CEDS process is designed to bring together the public and private sectors in the creation of an economic development roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy.
    • $70,000 to the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, Detroit/Wayne County, Michigan, supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) for the region served by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, which comprises the counties of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Livingston, St. Claire and Monroe. The CEDS process is designed to bring together the public and private sectors in the creation of an economic development roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy.