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 $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 program provides technical and public infrastructure assistance to regions facing adverse economic changes, such as those resulting from the steep decline in travel and tourism experienced during the health crisis.

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.