This EDA investment supports the university of michigans economic growth institute EGI and the new growth innovation network ngin with identifying and evaluating the best practices of equity and…

This $1.1 million cooperative agreement from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration supports the University of Michigan's Economic Growth Institute and New Growth Innovation Network to identify and evaluate best practices in equity and inclusion from Phase 2 Build Back Better Regional Challenge and Good Jobs Challenge projects. Through 2026, the research team will document and assess collective efforts to achieve equitable and inclusive outcomes from these American Rescue Plan Act programs. Data will be gathered specific to equitable and inclusive results, and emerging best practices identified alongside recommendations for improving such development practices. Additionally, the New Growth Innovation Network will provide subject matter expertise in inclusive economic growth and technical assistance methodologies to directly support communities in these endeavors.

This EDA investment supports the university of michigans economic growth institute EGI and the new growth innovation network ngin with identifying and evaluating the best practices of equity and inclusion in the phase 2 build back better regional challenge bbbrc and the good jobs challenge GJC projects. Through this four-year initiative the research team will document and evaluate the collective efforts of equity and inclusion gather data specific to equitable and inclusive outcomes and identify best practices emerging from these arpa programs alongside recommendations for improving inclusive economic development practices.