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 $3.5 million Economic Adjustment Assistance Project Grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration will support marketing, infrastructure, workforce development and other projects to revitalize safe leisure, business and international travel in Kansas. Awarded on November 9, 2021, the funding will be administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce to rejuvenate the state's tourism industry as it recovers from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Economic Adjustment Assistance program aims to help regions experiencing adverse economic changes through a variety of technical, planning and public works assistance. This award will directly aid Kansas' tourism sector as it works to regain momentum and attract visitors safely through strategic investments in areas such as marketing and infrastructure improvements.

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.