Representative Tracey Mann Announces Economic Development Administration Grant for Salina

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Today, Representative Tracey Mann announced the Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $3.8 million grant to Salina, Kansas for an economic development project. This grant will fund the Salina RISE Drainage and Road Improvements Project.

"The Big First District of Kansas is expansive and relies on roads and other forms of traditional infrastructure to stay connected around the globe," said Rep. Mann. "This grant for Salina will help invest in our economy, get people back to work, and allow for much needed improvements in our community."

The CARES Act, passed by Congress in 2020, provided EDA with $1.5 billion for economic development assistance programs to help communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.

This grant awarded by the EDA will support the City of Salina by improving and expanding utilities and improving storm water drainage near Centennial Ditch in Saline County, a designated Opportunity Zone. The project will consist of the rerouting of existing and installation of new utility infrastructure and will improve streets including Arnold Avenue and Centennial Drive to allow for a safe higher flow of traffic. Once completed, the project will assist the region with recovery efforts from the COVID-19 pandemic, create and retain jobs, attract private investment, and advance economic resiliency throughout the region.

About the U.S. Economic Development Administration (www.eda.gov):

The U.S. Economic Development Administration's (EDA) mission is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting competitiveness and preparing the nation's regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. An agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, EDA makes investments in economically distressed communities to create jobs for U.S. workers, promote American innovation, and accelerate long-term sustainable economic growth.

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