The Economic Development Authority of Iowa received a $5,279,479 project grant award from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration on November 9, 2021. The funding supports the EDA's American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism & Outdoor Recreation program to rejuvenate safe leisure, business, and international travel through projects that market destinations, develop tourism infrastructure, and strengthen the tourism workforce. As part of the state tourism grant portion of the program, the Economic Development Authority of Iowa will leverage the funding to deliver services and initiatives that boost the state's tourism industry as it recovers from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The award is provided through the Economic Adjustment Assistance program, which aims to help regions address adverse economic changes through technical assistance and public infrastructure projects.
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