This EDA investment funds construction of a visitor center and public restrooms for tourism infrastructure

Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
07790767301
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$1,568,227

Award facts

Assistance listing
11.300 Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities
Completion date
Place of performance
Angoon, AK, USA

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Description

The city of angoon is a small and remote tlingit community located on the western side of admiralty island in southeast alaska. Angoon is accessible only by boat or float plane, and not connected by road to any other community on admiralty island or the mainland. According to the 2010 US census, 90% of angoon citizens identified as alaska native/american indian. Stimulating the local economy is difficult due to the rural location of the city, small population and lack of jobs available. This project will create job opportunities for the village youth to build experience and more end markets for the local artisans to strengthen the local economy and help perpetuate the unique cultural legacy in the city of angoon. The project will help the city retain more of its residents and strengthen its tourism industry.

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Who received award 07790767301?

07790767301 was awarded to City Of Angoon by Economic Development Administration (Department of Commerce) on April 29, 2021.

How much is award 07790767301 worth?

$1,568,227 has been obligated on 07790767301.

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