U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $10.4 Million in Disaster Supplemental Funding to Support Economic Development Projects in Three States

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $10.4 million in Disaster Supplemental funding awards to three states, which were impacted by storms and natural disasters in 2023 and 2024.
 
The EDA awards announced today are:

• Kleberg County, Texas: $6 million for construction of a regional nursing training facility to support healthcare workforce development and create jobs in the region.
• North Wilkesboro, North Carolina: $2.4 million for sewer infrastructure improvements to support business development in the region following Hurricane Helene.
• Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (South Pittsburg, Tennessee): $2.0 million for construction of a new electrical substation to support industrial and commercial growth following severe storms in 2023.

“The FY 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program ensures that communities devastated by natural disasters are not just supported – they're empowered to transform their local economies in new and vibrant ways,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary and Chief Operating Officer Ben Page, performing the nonexclusive duties and functions of the Assistant Secretary.

“Under President Trump’s leadership, the Economic Development Administration is investing in communities that are ready to grow, compete, and create lasting opportunity,” said Caleb Spencer, EDA Chief of Staff. “These grant awards reflect the Administration’s commitment to strengthening local economies, supporting American workers and businesses, and ensuring that federal resources are directed toward projects that deliver measurable results for the communities they serve.”

The EDA Fiscal Year 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program makes approximately $1.45 billion available to support economic recovery activities in areas that received major disaster declarations because of hurricanes, wildfires, severe storms and flooding, tornadoes, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2023 and 2024. EDA continues to review applications for portions of this funding on an ongoing basis – please review the application guidelines for more details.

EDA releases announcements for grants over $1 million. For more information on all EDA awards and programs, please visit eda.gov.

About the U.S. Economic Development Administration (www.eda.gov)
The mission of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting competitiveness and preparing the nation’s regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. An agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, EDA invests in communities and supports regional collaboration in order to create jobs for U.S. workers, promote American innovation, and accelerate long-term sustainable economic growth.