The Alaska Travel Industry Association Inc. was awarded a $10,481,274 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. This November 2021 award will support the Association's efforts to rejuvenate safe leisure, business, and international travel to Alaska through various marketing, infrastructure, and workforce development initiatives. As part of EDA's larger $750 million American Rescue Plan program focused on...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded the City of Angoon, Alaska a $1,775,470 Project Grant on April 29, 2021 under the agency's Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) program. The funding will support tourism infrastructure development in Angoon, Alaska. The EAA program provides assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes, which may occur suddenly or over time due to factors resulting in steep economic impacts. This award will aid...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $259,591 Project Grant to the Haines Economic Development Corporation on March 18, 2021 through June 30, 2022 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program. The EAA program provides technical, planning, and infrastructure assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes. This award will support the Haines Economic Development Corporation in delivering services to stabilize the...
This $8.37 million Economic Adjustment Assistance Project Grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration will support the development of new visitor infrastructure and amenities in Palmer, Alaska. Administered by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the project aims to boost tourism in the region by providing local businesses with retail space to connect with visitors in a central location. Upon completion in May 2027, the project is expected to support start-up and...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $350,894 Project Grant to Launch Alaska on May 12, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The funding will support a feasibility study to aid the Anchorage, Alaska region which has experienced adverse economic impacts. The Economic Adjustment Assistance program provides planning and public infrastructure assistance to regions facing sudden or gradual economic changes through technical assistance and...
The City and Borough of Yakutat, Alaska will receive $500,000 through a Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program. The funding will support construction of a new public facility at the small boat harbor to enhance the travel, tourism and outdoor recreation sectors impacted by COVID-19. The facility aims to increase employment, spur private investment and advance...
The Wyoming Office of Tourism was awarded a $3.125 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The EAA program provides technical, planning, and public works assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic changes. Under this award, the Wyoming Office of Tourism will deliver services to support Wyoming's recovery campaign in response to economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. The office...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $2,996,001 Project Grant to the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade on January 19, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant will support the Colorado Tourism Office in delivering services to restart Colorado's tourism industry. As the EAA program provides assistance to regions experiencing adverse economic impacts, this award will aid the state's tourism...
The Economic Development Administration awarded a $1,725,667 project grant to the Alaska Native Heritage Center under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on September 12, 2022. The grant funding will support renovations to visitor amenities at the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage, Alaska to improve the visitor experience and strengthen tourism recovery in the area from the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Specifically, the grant will fund updates to...
The Economic Development Administration awarded a $10.657 million Project Grant to the Washington State Department of Commerce through the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on December 6, 2021. Funding will support marketing, infrastructure, workforce development, and other projects aimed at revitalizing safe leisure, business, and international travel in Washington state as the tourism industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. As the state entity, the Department of...