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 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 & Outdoor Recreation program.

A sub-award of $250,000 will be provided to the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Inc. to enhance the Outdoor Recreation Ambassador Program in the Laurel Highlands and Pocono Forests and Waters Conservation Landscapes through research, content creation, and implementation to create tools for other regions of the state. An electronic written summary report will also be developed.

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.