The Economic Development Administration has announced $3 billion in supplemental funding available from the American Rescue Plan to help communities recover from the economic impacts of COVID-19.
The goals of the program are to accelerate recovery, build more resilient local economies, improve equity and support community-led economic development.
EDA is making the funding available based on several focus areas:
- Build Back Better Regional Challenge
- Good Jobs Challenge
- Economic Adjustment Assistance
- Indigenous Communities
- Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
- Statewide Planning, Research and Networks
- Coal Communities Commitment
Business recovery and future industry resiliency have also emerged as key issues in the update of the Regional Economic Strategy.
PSRC wants to hear from individuals about what would help people on a more personal level to help inform the strategy.
Please take a quick survey on what would help you recover from pandemic impacts.