As part of the economic development administration's (EDA) $750 million american rescue plan travel, tourism & outdoor recreation program, which provides $510 million in state tourism grants and…

The Economic Development Administration awarded a $12,043,844 project grant to the District of Columbia government on November 15, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program. The funding will support marketing, infrastructure, workforce development and other projects aimed at revitalizing safe leisure, business and international travel in the District as part of EDA's $750 million American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism & Outdoor Recreation program. Specifically, the District government will use the grant to rejuvenate travel and tourism in the jurisdiction through initiatives that enhance marketing, infrastructure and workforce capabilities in the sector following adverse economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

As part of the economic development administration's (EDA) $750 million american rescue plan travel, tourism & outdoor recreation program, which provides $510 million in state tourism grants and $240 million in competitive tourism grants, this investment will support marketing, infrastructure, workforce and other projects to rejuvenate safe leisure, business, and international travel.