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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 23, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $645,900 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Tourism in Northwest Alaska Through Historic Preservation Planning

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $645,900 grant to Kawerak, Inc., Nome, Alaska, to boost tourism in northwest Alaska by aiding the development of a master plan for preservation of Pilgrim Hot Springs. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
August 23, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Tourism Growth in Smithers, West Virginia

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.4 million grant to the Upper Kanawha Valley Strategic Initiatives Council, Smithers, West Virginia, for construction of the River Cities Trail and the Oakland Riverfront Park, and for renovations to the Montgomery Marina. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
August 23, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.7 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Expansion of High-Speed Internet in Rural California

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 Golden State Finance Authority, Sacramento, California, for high-speed internet planning. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
August 23, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.9 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support the Food Processing Industry in Hart, Michigan

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.9 million grant to the city of Hart, Michigan, for wastewater treatment upgrades to support the region’s food processing industry cluster. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
August 23, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Supply Chain and Transportation Infrastructure in Springfield, Missouri

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the city of Springfield, Missouri, for transportation infrastructure improvements to support supply chain resiliency 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 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
August 23, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Tourism-Related Workforce Development Efforts in Western Washington

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1 million grant to the Port Angeles Waterfront Center, Port Angeles, Washington, to support workforce development in the tourism sector. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan