EDA Invests $511,855 in American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Increase Connectivity in Greenwich, New York

The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $511,855 grant to Washington County Fair, Inc., in Greenwich (NY) to increase local internet connectivity. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan. This project will support the installation of high-speed internet service with live broadcasting capabilities at the Washington County Fairgrounds. The EDA investment will be matched with $127,964 in local funds and is expected to create 40 jobs, retain 500 jobs and generate $40,000 in private investment, according to grantee estimates. This project was made possible by the regional planning efforts led by the Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board (LCLGRPB). EDA funds LCLGRPB to bring together the public and private sectors to create an economic development roadmap to strengthen the regional economy, support private capital investment and create jobs.