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June 7, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $822,800 in American Rescue Plan Funds for Trail Improvements to Boost Tourism in New Castle, Delaware

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $822,800 grant to New Castle County, Delaware, to help complete a major trail connecting two rivers in New Castle County and provide informational wayfinding, historical background, and public art to attract visitors to New Castle County’s outdoor amenities.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
June 7, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Trailway Expansion to Boost Tourism in Southbridge, Massachusetts

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.6 million grant to Southbridge, Massachusetts, for construction of the Quinebau Valley Rail Trail. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
June 7, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.7 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Park Development to Support Tourism in Memphis, Tennessee

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.7 million grant to the Riverfront Development Corporation, Memphis, Tennessee, for construction of the Tailout Trail, a new canopy boardwalk along the Mississippi River. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
June 7, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.9 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Develop a Recovery Innovation Coordination and Center of Excellence in San Juan, Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.9 million grant to the Instituto de Formación Democrática, San Juan, Puerto Rico, to support a recovery coordinator position and related staff to develop the framework for establishing the new Recovery Innovation Coordination and Center of Excellence. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
May 26, 2022

All EDA American Rescue Plan Programs Now Closed to Applications, Tremendous Demand for Full Spectrum of EDA Program Assistance Indicates Critical Local Need

As the United States continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, the $3 billion allocated to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) under President Biden’s American Recue Plan is allowing the bureau to make once-in-a-generation investments to dramatically transform America’s communities during this critical moment in our history.
  • Blog
  • American Rescue Plan
May 24, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Construct Surgical Center for Special Needs Patients in San Antonio, Texas

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the Multi-Assistance Center at Morgan’s Wonderland, San Antonio, Texas, to construct an Ambulatory Surgical Center. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
May 24, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Development of Business Park in Andrews, Texas

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to Andrews Economic Development Corporation, Andrews, Texas, for critical infrastructure to support a new business park. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan