The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $2,356,250 project grant to the Stokes Nature Center on August 30, 2022 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The grant will support construction of a nature education and outdoor exploration facility including a boardwalk, trails, parking lot, amphitheater, pavilion, restrooms, observation tower, camping area, and playground. The facility will facilitate job growth, private investment, and affordable outdoor recreation and education opportunities to support nature-based tourism in the region and assist its economic recovery from fluctuations in tourism. The Stokes Nature Center will deliver these services to strengthen the regional economy in Providence, Utah.