Covid-19 Regional Economic Recovery Planning

Support for Community Projects

Thanks to a grant from the Economic Development Administration’s CARES Act supplemental funding program, NODC has hired an Economic Recovery Coordinator to work with local governments and economic development agencies in Jefferson and Clallam Counties to develop and implement economic recovery and resiliency plans; identifying economic development grant-eligible projects and assisting in securing funding for economic infrastructure such as broadband that is vital to economic recovery and resilience; and identifying and fostering private and nonprofit partnership opportunities, especially in key economic sectors such as marine trades, food systems and forest products. These activities align with the most pressing needs identified by local governments and economic development partners and build on identified regional assets to spur economic recovery and resilience.


For more information, contact Karen Affeld, Executive Director at karen@noprcd.org or call (360) 477-1593.

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