Economic Development
Participation opportunity: Regional Application for the U.S. DOT EV Charging Station Grant
Region 3-A to apply for federal funds bringing more EV stations to NE Indiana Communities
Read MoreFCC Map Challenge Survey – Broadband Funding Allocation
IMPORTANT and URGENT! Please act by Jan 13th for broadband funding allocation
Read MoreIndiana Broadband Strategic Partnership
Indiana Farm Bureau formed the Indiana Broadband Strategic Partnership (IBSP) in order to help bring reliable broadband to the most unserved and underserved communities across the state. The Indiana Speed Test was launched to gather data for project planning and as evidence for state and federal grant applications. We encourage everyone to promote and participate…
Read MoreGrow Wabash County Secures $50,000 CARES Act Funding for Program
Grow Wabash County has been awarded $50,000 in EDA CARES Act funding for a program designed to teach small Wabash County businesses skills to improve their e-commerce presence. Our team here at Region 3A will be assisting Grow Wabash County as they implement the program. We are very excited about the opportunities that this program…
Read MoreEDA Announces “Investing in America’s Communities” $3 Billion in Funding Immediately
Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo recently announced the “Investing in America’s Communities” programs, in which the Economic Development Administration (EDA) will execute to invest the $3 billion it received from The American Rescue Plan. The programs include six individual areas to apply for funding. We anticipate that applications for funding will be highly competitive…
Read MoreTown of Avilla Receives Grant to Complete Industrial Park Expansion
The U.S. Department of Commerce has invested $1.3 Million to support the growth of transportation, distribution, and logistics businesses in Avilla, Indiana. The funds will be used for road, water and sewer infrastructure to complete the expansion of the town’s industrial park. Grant Funding Impact The industrial park expansion is expected to create 70 jobs,…
Read More2021 Opportunities for Northeast Indiana Community Planning
The start of a new year means that many communities are examining and prioritizing areas for improvement and expansion. While further information on COVID-19 related programs and funding is largely pending at this time, we would like to remind communities of the ongoing opportunities available and how we can assist. Economic Development Administration Grants are…
Read MoreThird Round of COVID Response Grants: Eligibility, Deadlines and Assistance
The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) announced the third phase of COVID-19 Response Program and it is now open for applications. OCRA has awarded 112 grants to 62 communities, totaling more than $20.9 million through the COVID-19 Response Program since April to aid communities impacted by the virus. For this round, eligible…
Read MoreWabash County Receives EDA Grant for Heartland Career Center Expansion
The Economic Development Administration has awarded a $4 million grant to Wabash County, Indiana, allowing them to expand the Heartland Career Center. The new facility will provide adult education/career training in healthcare and advanced manufacturing. Region 3A worked with Wabash County to help secure EDA grant funding for the facility. The funding will be matched…
Read MoreSteuben County Receives AIC 2020 Local Government Cooperation Award
We’re pleased to announce that a partnership between Steuben County, the Town of Ashley, and Region 3-A recently received the 2020 Local Government Cooperation Award by the Association of Indiana Counties (AIC). Our group was recognized for the infrastructure expansion project for economic development, working with the town of Ashley. Project Background Region 3-A partnered…
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