This $8.36 million project grant from the Economic Development Administration will support tourism marketing, infrastructure development, workforce training, and other initiatives to revitalize leisure, business, and international travel in New Hampshire. Awarded on November 15, 2021, the funding assists the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. This program provides technical and public infrastructure assistance to regions...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $6.7 million Project Grant to the Town of Southbridge, Massachusetts under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on June 7, 2022. The funding will support the final design and construction of the Quinebaug Valley Rail Trail, a new multi-use path for bicycles and pedestrians through Southbridge. The trail will expand tourism in the region by traversing downtown Southbridge and paralleling existing commercial...
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the City of Ely, Minnesota $2,687,702 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on July 12, 2022. The funding will support construction of a new Ely Regional Trailhead Facility, which will enhance the region's attractiveness as a tourist destination in Saint Louis County. Ely's economy relies significantly more on tourism than the rest of Minnesota, with pandemic-related business closures reducing...
The Economic Development Administration awarded an $847,661 Project Grant to Santa Fe County, New Mexico under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The grant funding will support construction of a trail segment to improve the 15-mile Santa Fe Rail Trail, leveraging the County's natural resources to enhance outdoor recreation and ecotourism opportunities critical to the local economy. Tourism in Santa Fe County previously generated significant economic activity but was severely impacted by...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $3.2 million Project Grant to the City of Valdez, Alaska under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The funding will support the development of outdoor recreational infrastructure and amenities at Meals Hill to boost tourism and stimulate business growth in the region. Specifically, the City of Valdez will construct bike paths, hiking trails, and visitor amenities at Meals Hill to attract new visitors and...
The County of Alleghany, Virginia was awarded a $1.7 million project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on May 13, 2021. The funding will support trail construction in Covington, Virginia. The EAA program assists regions experiencing adverse economic changes by providing infrastructure and planning assistance. The awarded funds will likely be used to develop public trails that aim to stimulate...
This $1.7 million Economic Adjustment Assistance Project Grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration supports the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments in extending the Betsie Valley Trail and constructing a bridge over Bear Creek in Michigan. The trail extension and new bridge will boost the local outdoor recreation sector by enhancing trail capacity, which is expected to encourage new businesses, create jobs, and spur private investment to advance economic...
The Economic Development Administration awarded a $3.5 million Project Grant to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on July 19, 2022. The funding will support completing final design, development, and construction of an additional 35 miles of mountain bike trails at Cacapon State Park in Charleston, West Virginia. This will expand the park's existing 15-mile trail system and make it a regional destination for mountain...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded the City of Eugene, Oregon $1.9 million under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program on September 19, 2022. The funding will support the City's Suzanne Arlie Park Trails and Mountain Bike Facilities Project, which aims to expand an existing 13-mile ridgeline trail system to catalyze tourism in Lane County. Specifically, the project will extend the trail network to boost outdoor recreation opportunities and make the...
The Town of Plymouth, NH was awarded a $3.375 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration on April 8, 2021. The funding supports the Town's STORMWATER DRAINAGE project through EDA's Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300). This EDA program aims to help distressed communities build critical infrastructure through primarily construction-oriented projects. The Town of Plymouth will use the grant to...