Federal infrastructure funding is continuing to support local economic development efforts, with the U.S. Department of Commerce allocating $10.9 million for projects aimed at expanding industrial capacity, improving transportation assets and preparing sites for future investment across four states.
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced four grant awards through its Fiscal Year 2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance program.
The largest allocation, $3.2 million, will support roadway, water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in Fennimore, Wisconsin, to facilitate expansion of an industrial park and encourage new employment opportunities.
Perryville, Missouri, received $2.9 million for airport improvements that will support development of an aircraft maintenance workforce training facility.
East Palestine, Ohio, was awarded $2.4 million to help construct a new industrial park intended to support future manufacturing investment and job creation.
Willmar, Minnesota, also received $2.4 million for infrastructure upgrades that will accommodate business expansion within the Willmar Industrial Park.
The funding is part of EDA's Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance program, which finances infrastructure projects that improve community readiness for industrial and commercial development.
Eligible investments typically include transportation improvements, utility infrastructure, industrial site development and facilities that strengthen workforce development and regional competitiveness.
For construction owners, developers and contractors, the latest federal awards represent continued public investment in site development and enabling infrastructure that can generate future vertical construction opportunities. Improvements to utilities, transportation networks and industrial parks often serve as catalysts for manufacturing facilities, commercial development and workforce training projects that expand regional construction activity.
Source: EDA.
