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August 30, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Infrastructure Improvements to Support Business Development in Richfield City, Utah

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.1 million grant to the city of Richfield City, Utah, to construct road and utilities infrastructure to allow for expansion of a business park. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
August 30, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $676,090 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Tech-Based Business Growth in Northern Utah

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $676,090 grant to Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation (CCTI), Colorado Springs, Colorado, to create a technology business accelerator program in Ogden, Utah. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
August 30, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Tribal Business Expansion in Presque Isle, Maine

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4 million grant to the Aroostook Micmac Council, Presque Isle, Maine, to boot business development and job growth for the Aroostook Band of Micmacs. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan’s Indigenous Communities program.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
August 30, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.3 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Wastewater System Upgrades to Support Business Expansion in Walterboro, South Carolina

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.3 million grant to the city of Walterboro, South Carolina, for the construction of new sewer lines in support of economic growth in a region impacted by the declining use of coal. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
August 30, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million for Water System Upgrades to Support New Businesses in Augusta, Georgia

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to the Development Authority of Augusta, Augusta, Georgia, to boost business and job growth by providing water and sewer improvements at the Augusta Corporate Park.
  • Press Release
  • Assistance to Coal Communities
August 30, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Outdoor Recreation Sector in Northwest Michigan

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.4 million grant to the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments, Traverse City, Michigan, to boost the outdoor recreation sector by enhancing trail capacity along the Manistee County Rural Communities Multi-Use Trail. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
August 30, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Build Visitors Center and Boost Tourism in Saline County, Missouri

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.6 million grant to Saline County, Missouri, to support tourism by building a new visitors center. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
August 30, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $716,004 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Accessible Tourism Options for People with Disabilities in Chicago, Illinois

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $716,004 grant to Strategy for Access Foundation NFP, Chicago, Illinois, to boost tourism growth and increase accessibility and equity within the city’s tourism industry by increasing awareness of accessible tourism options across Chicago. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
August 23, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Park Development to Support Tourism in Missoula, Montana

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.2 million grant to the city of Missoula, Montana, to support a river access construction project in Caras Park. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan