East MO action agency emaa brings together industry partners higher education workforce development and other relevant agencies and organizations to implement the emaa regional culinary arts project

The U.S. Delta Regional Authority awarded a $450,000 Project Grant on April 18, 2024 to the East Missouri Action Agency, Inc. (East Mo Action Agency) for the EMAA Regional Culinary Arts Project. This initiative brings together industry partners, higher education, workforce development, and other relevant agencies to implement culinary arts training and community development programs in the Delta region. As a non-profit organization with experience managing federal grant awards, East Mo Action Agency serves as both a prime recipient and sub-awardee for various social service and community development projects funded through programs such as the Delta Area Economic Development (CFDA 90.201). The Project Grant will support the agency's efforts to provide workforce training and economic enhancement strategies in Park Hills, Missouri over a 2-year period ending in April 2026.