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…

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 disruptions. As part of EDA's $750 million American Rescue Plan program for travel, tourism and outdoor recreation, this grant will help Kentucky revitalize its tourism sector and economy through job creation and investment in communities impacted by COVID-19.

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.