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September 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Tourism by Making Recreational Infrastructure Improvements in Portland, Oregon

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.2 million grant to the city of Portland, Oregon, to support the recovery of the tourism sector through recreational infrastructure improvements and beautification. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Business Growth in Umatilla, Oregon

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.4 million grant to the city of Umatilla, Oregon, to boost opportunities for local business expansion through renovation of a former Post Office building, parking lot, and public space. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $800,000 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Promote Professional Recruitment in San Juan, Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $800,000 grant to ConPRmetidos, San Juan, Puerto Rico, to develop “El Comeback,” an innovative initiative designed to foster collaboration between the public and private sectors to strengthen Puerto Rico’s professional network and opportunities. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $585,534 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Tourism by Restoring the Historic Liberty Theater in La Grande, Oregon

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $585,534 grant to the Liberty Theatre Foundation, Inc., La Grande, Oregon to support the recovery of the local tourism sector through the revitalization of a historic La Grande landmark. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $600,000 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Outdoor Recreation in Hawaii

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $600,000 grant to the state of Hawaii to support the recovery of the local tourism and outdoor recreation sector through the development of new visitor amenities and attractions. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.7 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Fortify Energy Infrastructure in Support of Business Growth in Huslia Village, Alaska

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.7 million grant to Huslia Village, Alaska, to support business growth and boost economic resiliency by improving the village’s energy infrastructure. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan’s Indigenous Communities program.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
September 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Business Growth in Lansing, Michigan

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.6 million grant to the Capital Region Airport Authority, Lansing, Michigan, for water, sewer and utility infrastructure upgrades needed to spur economic growth at the Capital Region International Airport. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan