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September 20, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Help Establish Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians Sustainable Fuel Processing Facility

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5 million grant to the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Kelseyville, California, to jumpstart the Tribe’s renewable energy industry through development of a sustainable fuel processing facility. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan’s Indigenous Communities program.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 20, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Increase Availability of Childcare in Support of Workforce Participation Among the Nez Perce Tribe

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5 million grant to the Nez Perce Tribe, Lapwai, Idaho, to increase Tribal workforce participation through construction of a new childcare center. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan’s Indigenous Communities program.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 20, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Industrial Park Development to Support Business Growth in East Wenatchee, Washington

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5 million grant to the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority, East Wenatchee, Washington, to support opportunities for new business development through the renovation and completion of partially-finished commercial infrastructure. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 20, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Improvements at Nisqually Indian Tribe’s Kalama Creek Hatchery

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4.2 million grant to the Nisqually Indian Tribe, Olympia, Washington, for improvements to the Tribe’s salmon hatchery. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan’s Indigenous Communities program.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 20, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Entrepreneurship in Rexburg, Idaho

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4 million grant to E-Central Idaho P & DA, Inc. (ECIPDA), Rexburg, Idaho, to make infrastructure improvements needed to support entrepreneurs. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 20, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Transportation Infrastructure Improvements in Visalia, California

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4 million grant to the city of Visalia, California, for transportation infrastructure improvements needed to boost business development and job growth. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 20, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Workforce Development in Los Angeles, California

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4 million grant to Homeboy Industries, Los Angeles, California, to support workforce development in the culinary and food sectors. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 20, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.7 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Cybersecurity and IT Workforce Development Efforts in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.7 million grant to Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for building renovations to support development of a cybersecurity and information technology training center. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 20, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3 Million for Airport Upgrades in Support of Job Growth in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million grant to the Allegheny County Airport Authority, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for construction of a warehouse, taxiway extensions, and utility upgrades at Pittsburgh International Airport.
  • Press Release