The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded the Tennessee Department of Tourism Development a $3.5 million Project Grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program on March 18, 2021. The grant will support the CA-MEDIA PLAN, which will provide technical, planning, and public infrastructure assistance to the Nashville, TN region. As the EAA program aims to aid areas facing adverse economic impacts, the grant funding will likely help the region address challenges...
The Tennessee Department of Tourism Development received a $6.7 million project grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program on December 8, 2021. The funding will support marketing, infrastructure, workforce training and other projects aimed at revitalizing safe leisure, business and international travel in Tennessee as the state recovers from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of EDA's $750...
The Gatlinburg Tourism Development Authority (GTDA), doing business as the Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, was awarded $500,000 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program by the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration on March 24, 2021. The EAA program provides technical, planning, public works, and infrastructure assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes. GTDA will use the funding to develop a marketing plan for Gatlinburg, Tennessee...
This $5.3 million project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) will support Kentucky's tourism industry recovery through marketing, infrastructure development, workforce training and other initiatives. Awarded on December 8, 2021, the funding will be administered by the Kentucky Department of Travel Development to reinvigorate safe leisure, business and international travel in the state following pandemic...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $2,847,035 Project Grant to the Kentucky Department of Travel Development on May 20, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will support the Kentucky Department of Travel Development's CA-MARKETING CAMPAIGN efforts. As described under the EAA program, the funding will assist the organization in addressing adverse economic changes through technical, planning, and public infrastructure...
The Nevada Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs received a $13.55 million project grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration on November 15, 2021. The funding will support the Nevada Division of Tourism's efforts to revitalize safe leisure, business, and international travel through various projects including marketing, infrastructure development, and workforce initiatives. This award is part of the EDA's $750 million American Rescue Plan Travel,...
The Economic Development Administration awarded $6.4 million under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program to support tourism marketing, infrastructure, workforce development, and other projects to revitalize safe leisure, business, and international travel in North Carolina. The December 8, 2021 award to the Governor's Office will fund initiatives to rejuvenate the state's tourism industry as it recovers from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Economic Adjustment Assistance...
The Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs will receive $4.64 million from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) to construct outdoor recreational visitor facilities in Boulder City and Carson City, Nevada. The project aims to enhance adventure tourism in the state and support associated businesses that were impacted by the coronavirus pandemic by bolstering the travel, tourism, and outdoor...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $2.2 million Project Grant to the Arizona Office of Tourism under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will fund the design and implementation of a multi-dimensional marketing campaign to help Arizona recover from record declines in tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the campaign aims to create over 100,000 jobs by developing targeted marketing strategies, assisting rural...
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...