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…

The Economic Development Administration awarded a $12.2 million Project Grant to the Governor of Texas Office of the Governor on November 9, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. This funding will support marketing, infrastructure, workforce development and other projects aimed at revitalizing safe leisure, business and international travel in Austin, Texas. The Economic Adjustment Assistance program provides technical, planning, and public works assistance to regions facing adverse economic changes, such as those resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic's impacts on the travel, tourism and outdoor recreation sectors. This award will aid recovery for these important industries in the Austin area through targeted investments.

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.