Cooperative Agreement P16AC01241

This $9.7 million project grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration will support Colorado's tourism industry recovery through the EDA's American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism & Outdoor Recreation program. Awarded on November 9, 2021, the funding will be administered by the Colorado Tourism Office under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA #11.307) to rejuvenate safe leisure, business, and international travel in the state. Key deliverables...

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $2,727,727 Project Grant to the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will support tourism recovery efforts in St. Louis, Missouri through the provision of technical assistance, planning services, and infrastructure improvements. As the sub-awardee, the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission will leverage the grant funds to aid the...

The Crow Tribe of Indians was awarded a $112,771 project grant from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Indian Economic Development program (CFDA 15.032) to develop an Apsalooke Tourism Action Plan from March 2023 through March 2024. The plan will strengthen tourism development on the Crow Indian Reservation in five key areas: upgrading facilities at the Teepee Capital of the World campground; creating an Apsalooke curation facility and cultural museum;...

This $350,000 Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration supports the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments region in Missouri. The CEDS process brings together public and private sector stakeholders to create an economic roadmap aimed at diversifying and strengthening the regional economy through...

The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $100,000 project grant to the Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, Inc. under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on March 29, 2022. The funding will support development of the Trumbull County Regional Tourism Strategic Recovery Plan covering five cities, six villages, and 24 townships in Ohio. The plan will establish short, medium, and long-term tourism development strategies to reinforce the...

The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $3.32 million Project Grant to Trumbull County, Ohio under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on May 10, 2022. The funding will support development of a regional tourism strategic recovery plan covering five cities, six villages, and 24 townships in Trumbull County. The plan will establish short, medium, and long-term strategies to reinforce the area's tourism competitiveness and achieve...

The County of Ralls, Missouri was awarded a $100,000 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Development Technical Assistance federal grant program (CFDA 11.303) to conduct an economic feasibility study and community outreach from October 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022. The study will analyze market demand, competition, and identify opportunities to increase economic resiliency and stability in the region surrounding Mark Twain Lake...

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $370,515 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program to support the Lewis County Economic Development Council's Build Better Businesses program. The program will host monthly workshops offering business seminars and training conducted by keynote speakers. These seminars and trainings will provide ideas and skills to businesses in Lewis County, Washington, supporting local economic diversity and prosperity. Awarded on August 15,...

The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $17.1 million Project Grant to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development under the EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program. The funding will support marketing, infrastructure, workforce and other projects to revitalize safe leisure, business, and international travel in Pennsylvania as part of EDA's $750 million American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism &...

The State of South Dakota will receive $1.6 million under a Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to reconstruct roadways and campground facilities at Lewis and Clark Marina and Gavin's Point and Midway sections of the state park. Specifically, the state will reconstruct the asphalt road and parking area along the marina, extend existing camp pads, and replace 30-amp RV electric pedestals with...