The EDA has published a webinar series detailing the agency's six new funding programs. Member governments interested in applying for these grant opportunities are encouraged to attend. Links to register are included below:

1. Build Back Better Regional Challenge: August 2, 2021; 1:00pm central
2. Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation: August 3, 2021; 1:00pm central
3. Coal Communities Commitment: August 5, 2021; 1:00pm central
4. Research and Networks: August 6, 2021; 1:00pm central
5. Economic Adjustment Assistance: August 9, 2021; 1:00pm central
6. Indigenous Communities: August 10, 2021; 1:00pm
7. Good Jobs Challenge: August 12, 2021; 1:00pm

To learn more about these funding programs, please visit the EDA's website at www.eda.gov/arpa.

For more information on these grant opportunities or ways RPCGB can assist your community in the application process, please contact Jesslan Wilson, Director of Economic Development, at jwilson@rpcgb.org or 256-899-3865.

Thank you,
RPCGB Economic Development Team