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June 9, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.7 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Increase High-Speed Internet Connectivity in Monticello, New York

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.7 million grant to the Sullivan County Division of Public Works, Monticello, New York, to increase local internet connectivity. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.

June 8, 2022

Build Back Better Regional Challenge Plays Catalytic Role in Accelerating Economic Development Strategies Across the Nation

The Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC) – the marquee program of EDA’s American Rescue Plan programs – is a $1 billion investment towards competitiveness and prosperity of regional economies across the United States. It represents a bold belief that with the right resources, bottom-up and middle out economic participation of key stakeholders and an inclusive strategy all regions can successfully participate in the global economy and create good jobs for workers at all skill levels.

June 7, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $524,360 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Manufacturing Sector in Loretto, Tennessee

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $524,360 grant to Loretto, Tennessee, to extend sewer service to a newly acquired industrial property. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.

June 7, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $787,620 to Boost Workforce Training Programs in Eastern Iowa

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $787,620 grant to Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC), Davenport, Iowa, to procure equipment needed to support Welding and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) career technologies programs.

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.

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.

June 7, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.2 Million to Capitalize Revolving Loan Fund to Serve Small Businesses in Southern Kentucky

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.2 million grant to Purchase Area Development District (Purchase ADD), Mayfield, Kentucky, to capitalize and administer a revolving loan fund to serve businesses in Graves, Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, McCracken and Marshall counties.

June 7, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.4 Million to Support Diversified Business and Job Growth in Georgetown, South Carolina

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.4 million grant to Georgetown, South Carolina, for water treatment plant upgrades needed to stimulate business and job growth.

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.

June 7, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.9 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Pier Repair and Expansion to Boost Tourism in St. George, Maine

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 St. George, Maine, to repair and expand the Port Clyde landing pier. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.