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August 3, 2022

EDA Partners With Jobs for the Future to Launch Good Jobs Challenge Community of Practice

On August 3, 2022, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced its award of a $4.6 million grant to Jobs for the Future (JFF) to coordinate and lead a national Community of Practice (CoP) dedicated to sharing best practices, providing technical assistance, and extending professional networks among the $500 million Good Jobs Challenge’s grantee organizations announced earlier on August 3.

July 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Infrastructure Upgrades to Service Local Businesses in Douglas, Georgia

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.6 million grant to the city of Douglas, Georgia, for natural gas, water, and sewer system upgrades needed to support business growth at the Barrington Agri-Business Park. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.

July 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $678,128 in American Rescue Plan Funds for Trail Expansion to Boost Tourism in Santa Fe, New Mexico

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $678,128 grant to Santa Fe County, New Mexico, to boost tourism by helping to complete the 15-mile Santa Fe Rail Trail.

July 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.9 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Improve the Tatanka Trail and Boost Tourism in Fort Pierre, South Dakota

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.9 million grant to the city of Fort Pierre, South Dakota, for make improvements and establish amenities on the Tatanka Trail. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.

July 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.1 Million to Support Manufacturing Expansion in Okmulgee, Oklahoma

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.1 million grant to the Okmulgee Area Development Corporation, Okmulgee, Oklahoma, for road, utility and drainage infrastructure needed to complete the Okmulgee Business Complex.

July 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Wastewater System Upgrades to Support Job Growth in Auburn, New York

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.1 million grant to the Cayuga County Industrial Development Agency, Auburn, New York, to construct a new wastewater pumping station in support of economic growth. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.

July 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Workforce Development and Tourism in Johnstown, Pennsylvania

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.5 million grant to the Center for Metal Arts, Inc. (CMA), Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to increase capacity for workforce training and tourism opportunities by upgrading three National Historic Landmark structures at the former Cambria Iron & Steel site. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.

July 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.5 Million for Industrial Park Development to Support Business Growth in Weslaco, 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 the Weslaco Economic Development Corporation, Weslaco, Texas, to provide critical infrastructure in support of the new Mid Valley International Industrial Park.

July 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.9 Million to Support the Carbon Manufacturing Industry in Pineville, West Virginia

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 Wyoming County Economic Development Authority, Pineville, West Virginia, to construct three buildings needed to support manufacturing in the Barkers Creek Industrial Park.

July 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.3 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Infrastructure Upgrades to Support Business and Job Growth in Douglas, Massachusetts

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.3 million grant to the town of Douglas, Massachusetts, for sewer and water system upgrades needed to spur economic development. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.