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COMMERCE DEPARTMENT'S NTIA AWARDS GRANTS FOR BROADBAND MAPPING AND PLANNING IN ALABAMA, IDAHO, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 11/09/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced seven grant awards under the State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program. The seven states that will receive awards are: Alabama, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The first eight grants for this program were announced last month and it is expected that grant awards will continue on a rolling basis. The funding for this grant program was made possible under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
COMMERCE DEPARTMENT'S NTIA AWARDS $ 1.4 MILLION GRANT FOR BROADBAND MAPPING AND PLANNING IN WEST VIRGINIA
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 10/26/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that it awarded $1.4 million to the state of West Virginia, to fund the State Broadband Data Mapping Grant Program. The funding for this grant program was made possible under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
NTIA Announces First State Broadband Mapping Grants
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 10/06/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced the first four grant awards under the State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program. The first four states to receive awards are: California, Indiana, North Carolina, and Vermont. The funding for this grant program was made possible under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
NOAA Announces $1.2 Million Recovery Act Contract to Repair Milford Laboratory
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/30/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $1.2 million contract to W.S. Anderson, from Brocton, MA. The funds will be used for repairs and modernization of the fisheries laboratory in Milford, CT. The Milford Laboratory conducts research that helps sustain the commercial and recreational fishing and shellfish industries.
NOAA Announces $1.3 Million Recovery Act Contract to Repair Galveston Laboratory
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/30/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $1.3 million contract to Complete Building Corporation from Charleston, SC. The funds will be used to repair the NOAA Galveston Laboratory that was damaged during Hurricane Ike in 2008. The Galveston Laboratory provides scientific research and is the only federal facility dedicated to the captive rearing of sea turtles.
NOAA Announces $13.1 Million Contract to Vigor Marine to Repair Survey Ship
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of funding received through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) survey vessel, Rainier, will undergo major repairs and upgrades. This project is schedule to last one year and will being this fall. NOAA has awarded a contract to Vigor Marine, in Portland, Oregon to perform the repairs.
NOAA and Partners Gather at Hunt's Mill Dam to Celebrate $3 Million Rhode Island River Restoration Projects
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) the Hunt's Mill Dam on the Ten Mile River in East Providence, Rhode Island will receive $3 million. This will create good local jobs as well as restore and rebuild important fish populations. The restoration of the fish habitats is vital to Northeast coastal communities as they provided both economic and ecological benefits.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $6.4 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Wheeling, West Virginia
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $6.4 million to the Ohio County Development Authority in Wheeling, West Virginia. The grant will be used at the Highlands development site to improve the water system.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $2.75 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Springfield, Missouri
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $2.75 million to Missouri State University. The grant will be used to help establish the Entrepreneurship and Business Development Center.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Announces $4.7 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Santa Cruz, California
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $4.7 million to the city of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency. The grant will be used to help renovate two buildings for use as a Digital Media Center business incubator.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $1.5 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Northern Vermont
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $1.5 million to Northern Enterprises, Inc. of St. Albans, VT. The grant will be used to help build a food incubator facility to serve Northern Vermont.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $4.33 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in North Country, New Hampshire
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $4.33 million to North Country Council of Bethlehem and Grafton County Economic Development Council of Plymouth, New Hampshire. The grant will be used to expand the Dartmouth Regional Technology Center business incubator.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $2.5 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Imperial County, California
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $2.5 million to Imperial County and Heber Public Utility District in Heber, CA. The grant will be used to build infrastructure to support a major commercial development project.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $3.748 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Hardy County, West Virginia
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $3.748 million to the Hardy County Public Service District in Moorefield, West Virginia. The grant will be used to help build a water treatment plant, water distribution line, and water storage tank.
.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $800,000 Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Georgetown, Delaware
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $800,000 to the Delaware Technical and Community College of Georgetown, Delaware. The grant will be used to help build the Green Building Technology and Alternative Energy Systems Training Center.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $1.45 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Chemung County, New York
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $1.45 million to the Chemung County Industrial Development Agency. The grant will be used along the Interstate 86 corridor to provide water, sewer, and road infrastructure.
U.S. Commerce Department Invests $6 Million in recovery Act Funding to Spur Innovation, Create Jobs in Bethlehem, Pa.
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke and White House Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $6 million to Ben Franklin Technology Partners. The Northeastern based company will use the grant to expand Ben Franklin TechVentures, its incubator/post-incubator facility. This grant will create construction jobs as well as foster an environment for high-growth companies.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Breaks Ground on Major San Diego-Area Recovery Act Project
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/16/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act a ground breaking ceremony was held in La Jolla, California on the campus of Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The construction of the two new buildings, on the Scripps Institution of Oceanography site, is scheduled to begin in October 2010 and completed by October 2011. The state-of-the-art facilities are support by two federal agencies- the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
NIST Submits Updated Master Plan for Gaithersburg Campus
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/15/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
Funds received through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will be used as part of the planned expansion and new facilities for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Gaithersburg campus. The following Master Plan improvements are funded through ARRA and includes; Robotic Facility, Fire and Police Emergency Service Facility, National Structural Fire Research Laboratory, Net-Zero Energy Residential Building.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $2 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in South Sioux City, Nebraska
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/15/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $2 million to the city of South Sioux City, Nebraska. This grant will be used to make infrastructure improvements to serve the Roth Industrial Park.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $1.7 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Hutchinson, Kansas
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/15/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $1.7 million to the city of Hutchinson, Kansas. This grant will be used to help build a rail spur to serve the Salt City Business Park.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $3 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Hamilton County, Tennessee
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/15/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $3 million to Hamilton County, and the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This grant will be used by the Hamilton County Railroad Authority to improve railroad access to the Enterprise South Industrial Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $2.5 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Dorchester County, South Carolina
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/15/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $2.5 million to Dorchester County, South Carolina. This grant will be used to help build infrastructure to support business development needs in the biotechnology sector.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $4.5 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Chicago, Illinois
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/15/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $4.5 million to the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. This grant will be used to help refurbish and existing building at the Institute's University Technology Park for use as a technology business incubator facility.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Announces $857,500 Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Cave City, Kentucky
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/15/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $857,500 to Caveland Sanitation Authority, of Cave City, Kentucky. This grant will be used to help expand the Horse Cave Wastewater Treatment plant.
NTIA'S BROADBAND MAPPING INITIATIVE OFF TO STRONG START
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/11/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program have received applications representing all 50 states, 5 territories and the District of Columbia. The national broadband map will display geographic areas where broadband is available; speed of the service; technology used; and service availability to public buildings such as schools, libraries and hospitals. This grant program implements the joint purposes of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA).
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $2.7 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Tupelo, Mississippi
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/02/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $2.7 million to Lee County and the Community Development Foundation of Tupelo, Mississippi. The grant will be used to help expand the Renasant Center for IDEAs business incubator facility.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $3.7 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Tupelo, Mississippi
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/01/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $3.7 million to Itawamba Community College of Tupelo, Mississippi. The grant will be used to renovate a facility for use as a one-stop workforce development and training center.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $4.3 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Scottsburg, Indiana
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/01/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $4.3 million to the city of Scottsburg, Indiana. The grant will be used to construct the Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (TIE) Center. The center will serve as a conference hall and a manufacturing/technology business incubator.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $2 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Savannah, Georgia
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/01/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $2 million to the Georgia Ports Authority of Savannah, GA. The grant will be used to expand the capacity of the Garden City Terminal at the Port of Savannah.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $1 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Petersburg, Alaska
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/01/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $1 million to the city of Petersburg, Alaska. The grant will be used to renovate a multi-purpose dock.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $886,000 Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Fosston, Minnesota
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/01/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $886,000 to the city of Fosston, Minnesota. The grant will be used build infrastructure to support the expansion of the Fosston Industrial Park.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $2.2 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/01/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $2.2 million to Bristol Bay Borough of Naknek, Alaska. The grant will be used to purchase a crane and two forklifts for use at the town of Naknek's dock.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $800,000 Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Chicago, Illinois
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 09/01/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $800,000 to ACCION/Chicago, Inc. The grant will be used to establish a revolving loan fund for business micro lending in Cook County.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $800,000 Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Spring Valley, Minnesota
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 08/31/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $800,000 to the city of Spring Valley, Minn. The grant will be used to help expand the local industrial park.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $500,000 Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Memphis, Tennessee
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 08/31/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $500,000 to Memphis Incubator Systems, Inc., and Memphis Center City Revenue Finance Corp. The grant will be used to help renovate and expand the EmergeMemphis business incubator facility.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $2.5 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Wilder, Idaho
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 08/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $2.5 million to the Canyon Owyhee School Service Agency of Greenleaf, Idaho. The grant will be used convert an existing building for use as a regional vocational training facility.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $1.4 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Longview, Washington
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 08/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $1.4 million to the city of Longview, Washington. The grant will be used to extend Weber Ave. and provide water infrastructure to serve the Mint Farm Industrial Park.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $2.783 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Carrollton, Kentucky
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 08/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $2.783 million to the city of Carrollton, KY. The grant will be used to make water treatment facility upgrades to serve existing and future commercial and industrial needs.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $700,000 Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Albert Lea, Minnesota
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 08/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $700,000 to Greater Jobs, Inc. and the city of Albert Lea, MN. The grant will be used to build an access road to serve the I35-I90 industrial park.
Nearly 2,200 Diverse Applications Submitted for Share of $4 Billion in Funding to Expand Broadband Access and Adoption
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 08/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) announced that they have received almost 2,200 applications for proposed broadband projects. This program is possible through funding provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). A total of $7.2 billion was provided to NTIA and RUS to award funding for the purpose of expanding access to and the adoption of broadband services across the U.S., territories and the District of Columbia.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $1.6 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Social Circle, Georgia
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 08/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $1.6 million to the city of Social Circle, Georgia. The grant will be used to help build water and sewer infrastructure needed to encourage business development in the region.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $1 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Dillingham, Alaska
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 08/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $1 million to the city of Dillingham, Alaska. The grant will be used to expand an existing dock and install a crane to boost the commercial fishing sector.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $2 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Centralia and Wamac, Illinois
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 08/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $2 million to the cities of Centralia, and Wamac, IL. The grant will be used to make roadway updates to improve access to Centralia Industrial Park #1.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $2.2 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Tampa Bay, Florida
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 08/26/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locked announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $2.2 million to the Tampa Port Authority. The grant will be used to replace the steel bulkhead at Berth 230 at the Port of Tampa.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $1.7 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Augusta, Georgia
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 08/26/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locked announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $1.7 million to Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. The grant will be used to help convert an existing retail space for use as the Goodwill Career Campus.
NIST Awards Contract to Sustain Fast Track Development of Smart Grid Standards
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 08/25/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a contract to the EnerNex Corporation of Knoxville, TN. The EnerNex Corporation will work with NIST to build a secure, interoperable smart electric power grid. In September NIST plans to release the Smart Grid Interoperability Standards Framework for public comment.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $4.7 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Tucson, Arizona
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 08/25/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $4.7 million to the Arizona Board of Regents and the University of Arizona. The grant will be used in the development of the Arizona Bioscience Park.
Secretary of Commerce Announces $40 Million in Recovery Act Projects to Support Efficient Marine Navigation and Create Jobs
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 08/24/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
Secretary Locke announced on August 20, 2009 that as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will allocate $40 million for critical hydrographic survey and chart projects. These funds will be used to map the seafloor, update nautical charts, and collect data in critical costal areas.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Announces $616,441 Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Milledgeville, Illinois
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 07/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Epernay Kyles |
| Submitter Contact Info: | ekyles@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted a $616,441 grant to the Village of Milledgeville, IL. The grant will help build roadways and sewer service for a new industrial park and is expected to create jobs as well as boost private investment in the region.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Announces $1.26 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Ladysmith, Wisconsin
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 07/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Epernay Kyles |
| Submitter Contact Info: | ekyles@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted a $1.26 million grant to Ladysmith, WI. The grant will help expand the Meadowbrook Industrial Center and the Fritz Avenue Manufacturing Plant and is expected to create jobs as well as boost private investment in the region.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Announces $184,000 Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Kennedy, Minnesota
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 07/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Epernay Kyles |
| Submitter Contact Info: | ekyles@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted an $184,000 grant to Kennedy, MN. The grant will help in renovating a school building into a business incubator and is expected to create jobs as well as boost private investment in the region.
NIST Awards $55.5 Million in Grants for New University Research Facilities
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 07/20/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Epernay Kyles |
| Submitter Contact Info: | ekyles@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded more that $55.5 million in grants to four universities to construct new scientific research facilities. The four universities selected are the University of Miami (Miami, FL), Auburn University, the William Marsh Rice University, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. The new scientific research buildings will enhance innovation, public safety, as well as environmental protection.
NOAA Administrator Announces Stimulus Fund Awards for Habitat Restoration in Oregon
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 07/13/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Epernay Kyles |
| Submitter Contact Info: | ekyles@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has granted $7 million in funding to restore habitat projects throughout coastal Oregon. The three habitat projects selected are the Newport project, the restoration project in Eugene, and the Gold Ray Dam removal project in Medford. The projects will restore and enhance wetland habitat and as well as create jobs in the coastal Oregon region.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $843,052 Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Muskogee, Oklahoma
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 07/10/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Epernay Kyles |
| Submitter Contact Info: | ekyles@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted an $843,052 grant to the city of Muskogee, Oklahoma. The grant will provide infrastructure improvements and is expected to create jobs as well as boost private investment in the region.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $600,000 Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Richland Center, Wisconsin
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 07/10/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Epernay Kyles |
| Submitter Contact Info: | ekyles@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted a $600,000 grant to Richland Center, Wisconsin. The grant will provide infrastructure improvements to the North Industrial Park and is expected to create jobs as well as boost private investment in the region.
NTIA Unveils Program to Help States Map Internet Infrastructure Program to Help Create National Broadband Map, Consumers with Service Availability
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 07/07/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Epernay Kyles |
| Submitter Contact Info: | ekyles@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and the Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has established the State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program. The State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program will provide $240 million in grants to assist states in collecting broadband data which will assist NTIA in creating a national broadband map.
Commerce Secretary Locke, Vice President Biden Launch Initiative to Bring Broadband, Jobs to More Americans
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 07/02/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Epernay Kyles |
| Submitter Contact Info: | ekyles@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, Secretary Locke and Vice President Biden along with the Commerce Department's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) announced the availability of $4 billion in ARRA loans and grants to help bring broadband service to unserved and underserved, areas across America. These funds will expand broadband access to inner-city neighborhoods and rural communities as well as create jobs building high-speed Internet infrastructure.
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Announces $167 Million in Recovery Act Funding for 50 Coastal Restoration Projects
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 07/01/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Epernay Kyles |
| Submitter Contact Info: | ekyles@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has granted $167 million in funding for marine and coastal habitat restoration. 50 habitat restoration projects in the coastal and Great Lakes communities were selected from a pool of 814 applicants. The funds will be used to restore damaged wetlands, shellfish beds, coral reefs and reopen fish passages. This project will create jobs and build stronger and healthier coastal communities that will boost our nation's long-term economic health
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $1.5 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Pasco, Washington
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 06/27/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Epernay Kyles |
| Submitter Contact Info: | ekyles@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 the Economic Development Administration has granted $1.5 million to the Port of Pasco in Pasco, Washington. The grant will be used to provide infrastructure improvements at the Big Pasco Industrial Center, and is expected to create jobs as well as private investment in the region.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $2.96 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Fremont, Ohio
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 06/26/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Epernay Kyles |
| Submitter Contact Info: | ekyles@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 the Economic Development Administration has granted a $2.96 million grant to the city of Fremont, Ohio. The grant will be used to provide water infrastructure improvements and is expected to create jobs as well as boost private investment in the region.
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Announces $3.3 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Levelland, Texas
| Agency Name: | DOC |
| Submission Date: | 06/16/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 the Economic Development Administration has granted $3.3 million to the city of Levelland, Texas. The grant will be used to provide infrastructure improvements and is expected to create jobs.
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Announces $3.3 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Levelland, Texas
| Agency Name: | DOC |
| Submission Date: | 06/15/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 the Economic Development Administration has granted $3.3 million to the city of Levelland, Texas. The grant will be used to provide infrastructure improvements and is expected to create jobs.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Announces $1.6 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Houma, Louisiana
| Agency Name: | DOC |
| Submission Date: | 06/14/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 the Economic Development Administration has granted $1.6 million to the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government of Houma, Louisiana. The grant will be used to extend waste water lines and is expected to create jobs.
NOAA
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 06/08/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Ellen Herbst |
| Submitter Contact Info: | eherbst@doc.gov |
NOAA, Army Corps of Engineers to Build Alaska Satellite Operations Facility. This is the first NOAA project funded through ARRA.
EDA Grant in Montana
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 06/05/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Ellen Herbst |
| Submitter Contact Info: | eherbst@doc.gov |
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and U.S. Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester announced a $2.7 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant for the State of Montana
Recovery Act Funding for Midwest
| Agency Name: | (006) Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 06/04/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Ellen Herbst |
| Submitter Contact Info: | eherbst@doc.gov |
Secretary Locke Announces Availability of $27 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Help Midwestern Communities
NIST Announces Competition for Research Construction Grants
| Agency Name: | DOC |
| Submission Date: | 05/28/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced the availability of $120 million in competitive grants as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The awarded grants will be used to fund the construction of new or expanded scientific research facilities. Interested applicants must provide a Letter of Intent by June 25, 2009. Full proposals are due August 10, 2009 and grant awards will be completed by the end of February 2010.
Congress Approves NIST's Recovery Plan to Create Jobs and Foster Innovation
| Agency Name: | DOC |
| Submission Date: | 05/11/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
NIST received congressional approval on its recovery plan. NIST will use the funds to construct new facilities, award grants and fellowships and invest in scientific research. Additional the funds will be used in the transition to electronic health records and the development of the smart grid.
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, Governor Martin O'Malley Urge Americans to Get Ready for National Switch to Digital TV
| Agency Name: | DOC |
| Submission Date: | 04/30/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke and Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley held a community gathering promoting the national switch to digital TV on June 12, 2009. Starting in May the Department of Commerce will launch outreach programs across the country to provide assistance with the DTV transition. Additional funding provided through the Recovery and Reinvestment Act allows the Commerce Department's National Telecommunication and Information Administration to eliminate the waiting list for DTV converter box coupons.
NIST Announces Three-Phase Plan for Smart Grid Standards, Paving Way for More Efficient, Reliable Electricity
| Agency Name: | DOC |
| Submission Date: | 04/14/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
Part of the Recovery and Reinvestment Act is developing a Smart Grid. Development of the Smart Grid will help the U.S. with energy independence, climate change and creating green jobs. Today the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced a three-phase plan for Smart Grid development.
Census Bureau Submits to Congress Proposed Recovery Plan to Help Create Jobs and Conduct a Successful 2010 Census
| Agency Name: | DOC |
| Submission Date: | 04/10/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | Mperuch@doc.gov |
Through its proposed Recovery Act plan, the U.S. Census Bureau plans to create jobs, strengthen the economy and conduct a successful 2010 Census. A successful census benefits communities, education, law enforcement and social services. In an effort to ensure accurate representation the Census Bureau will focus its partnership and outreach efforts to minority and hard-to-reach areas.
NOAA Submits Proposed Recovery Plan to Congress to Help Create Jobs, Improve Coastal Communities and Protect Habitat.
| Agency Name: | DOC |
| Submission Date: | 04/07/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Michele Peruch |
| Submitter Contact Info: | mperuch@doc.gov |
NOAA's Recovery Act proposal plans to create jobs, improve coastal communities and protect wildlife habitats. In addition to the construction and repair of NOAA facilities and vessels, NOAA will improve weather forcasting and develop satellites for climate change research.
NTIA Recovery Act webpage
| Agency Name: | DOC |
| Submission Date: | 04/03/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Ellen Herbst |
| Submitter Contact Info: | eherbst@doc.gov |
The Recovery Act provides critical funding for two programs at NTIA:
Press Release Issued for TV Converter Box Coupon Program
| Agency Name: | DOC |
| Submission Date: | 03/24/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Ellen Herbst |
| Submitter Contact Info: | eherbst@doc.gov |
Commerce's TV Converter Box Coupon Program waiting list cleared as a result of funding authorized by the ARRA. Converter Box Coupon Program now accepting requests to replace expired coupons to assist more Americans with transition to Digital TV.
NOAA Habitat Restoration Grant
| Agency Name: | DOC |
| Submission Date: | 03/23/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Ellen Herbst |
| Submitter Contact Info: | eherbst@doc.gov |
NOAA seeks proposals that will restore coastal habitat, create jobs and stimluate the economy. NOAA has begun accepting proposals for coastal habitat restoration projects under the ARRA of 2009. The effort will foster healthy and resilient communities while generating and protecting jobs for the people whose task it will be to restore valuable coastal and marine habitat. NOAA anticipates that up to $170 million may be available for coastal and marine habitat restoration; typical awards are expected to range between $1.5 million and $10 million
Press Release Issued for Availability of EDA Recovery Program FFO
| Agency Name: | Economic Development Administration |
| Submission Date: | 03/11/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Bryan Borlik |
| Submitter Contact Info: | bborlik@eda.doc.gov |
EDA announces the availability of a $150 million Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) under the President's Recovery Act. The FFO is now available at www.eda.gov/InvestmentsGrants/FFON.xml
NTIA Public meeting press release
| Agency Name: | DOC |
| Submission Date: | 03/10/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Ellen Herbst |
| Submitter Contact Info: | eherbst@doc.gov |
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Acting Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Copps and U.S. Department of Commerce Senior Advisor and Acting Chief of Staff Rick Wade kicked off the joint broadband initiative under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act today and announced a series of public meetings that will give Americans an opportunity to help shape the program
NTIA/USDA/FCC Broadband notice of public meeting
| Agency Name: | DOC |
| Submission Date: | 03/09/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Ellen Herbst |
| Submitter Contact Info: | eherbst@doc.gov |
notice of public meetings to answer questions and discuss ARRA Broadband opportunities
NIST News
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 03/03/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Ellen Herbst |
| Submitter Contact Info: | eherbst@doc.gov |
NIST general release on ARRA funding. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will receive $610 million in funds as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The agency will use the funds for programs that support U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness, key factors in spurring economic growth.
The Act provides $220 million in direct appropriations for NIST laboratory research, competitive grants, research fellowships, and advanced research and measurement equipment and supplies. An additional $360 million in direct appropriations is provided for construction of research facilities, half for NIST projects and half for a competitive grant program for science research facilities outside of NIST. Additional funding transferred to NIST from other federal agencies includes $20 million for standards-related work on electronic medical records to assist in modernizing the health care system and $10 million for collaborative efforts to develop a comprehensive framework for a nationwide, fully interoperable smart grid for the U.S. electric power system.
DOC Recovery webpage
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Submission Date: | 02/25/2009 |
| Submitter Name: | Ellen Herbst |
| Submitter Contact Info: | eherbst@doc.gov |
Department level recovery web page