FUNDING OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY IN REGION

Virtual CARES Act Recovery Assistance Planning Session, July 15

To address the devastating economic effects of COVID-19 on communities across the nation, federal Federal EDA CARES Act recovery assistance funding will flow to qualifying regions. To secure funding for our region, we are finalizing the Regional Economic Framework, which will enable eligible organizations here to apply for CARES funding.

VIRTUAL PLANNING SESSION
On Wednesday, July 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Center for Economic Inclusion, Greater MSP, and the Met Council will host a virtual planning session to share ideas and discuss regional priorities for funding. Representatives from the Center, Greater MSP, and Met Council will be on-hand to provide updates and answer questions about the Regional Economic Framework.

Projects for consideration must align with the Regional Economic Framework, leverage existing regional assets, and support the implementation of economic development strategies that offer new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.

REGISTER for planning session:

• Email Andrea Ferstan, CEI Vice President of Systems Innovation: aferstan@centerforeconomicinclusion.org

QUESTIONS about the Regional Economic Framework or EDA CARES Act funding opportunity:

• Amanda Taylor, Greater MSP: amanda.taylor@greatermsp.org

• Mike Larson, Met Council: Michael.Larson@metc.state.mn.us

• Andrea Ferstan, Center For Economic Inclusion: aferstan@centerforeconomicinclusion.org

Additional Resources:

• Recording of the June 15th: Information Session (Part I)

• Recording of the June 25th Information Session (Part II)

• Five Things To Know About the Federal EDA CARES Act Funding Opportunity

• EDA Coronavirus website

• EDA Notice of Funding Opportunity