American Rescue Plan/EDA Grants Now Open

There are six programs that have been announced through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) with funding from the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Almost all of the programs would provide potential opportunities for Georgia communities to apply. Some would potentially require regional applications, which perhaps a JDA or similar group might consider. They are open and moving quickly. Below is additional information.
 
American Rescue Plan: EDA Programs Available - $3B - https://eda.gov/news/press-releases/2021/07/22/american-rescue-plan-programs.htm
 
Webinars coming up and link to details for each of the 6 programs now active: https://eda.gov/arpa/
 
Investing in America’s Communities, was launched today with six Notices of Funding Opportunity:

• Build Back Better Regional Challenge ($1 billion)
• Good Jobs Challenge ($500 million)
• Economic Adjustment Assistance Challenge ($500 million)
• Indigenous Communities Challenge ($100 million)
• Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Grants ($750 million)
• Statewide Planning, Research, and Networks Grants ($90 million)

For those who have not been able to join an EDA 101 and American Rescue Plan Webinar, another one will take place on Wednesday, August 4 @ 2 pm.

1. Build Back Better Regional Challenge
   Monday, August 2 @ 2 pm
2. Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Webinar
   Tuesday, August 3 @ 2 pm
3. Coal Communities Commitment Webinar
   Thursday, August 5 @ 2 pm
4. Research & Networks Webinar
   Friday, August 6 @ 2 pm
5. Economic Adjustment Assistance Webinar
   Monday, August 9 @ 2 pm
6. Indigenous Communities Webinar
   Tuesday, August 10 @ 2 pm
7. Good Jobs Challenge Webinar
   Wednesday, August 12 @ 2 pm