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Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC)

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The Recreation Economy for Rural Communities program, administered directly by the Environmental Protection Agency, provides planning assistance to small towns and rural communities. Established in 2019, the initiative aims to revitalize main streets and stimulate economic growth by leveraging the expanding outdoor recreation sector. The program focuses on economic development, conservation, and planning to help rural areas enhance their local economies. Eligible activities prioritize environmentally friendly community development and the sustainable use of private or public forests and natural resources. This other financial assistance instrument is currently closed and pending its next funding cycle. The program specifically targets rural areas to foster a balance between economic revitalization and environmental stewardship.

General Info

EPA program providing planning assistance for rural economic growth through sustainable outdoor recreation.

Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

NAICS

925120 - Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development

Place of Performance

Not specified

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NONE

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PostedJan 1

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency

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OfficeWY, USA

Organization / AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency

Office AddressWY, USA

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Full Description

Recognizing that outdoor recreation is a large and growing sector of the economy nationwide, the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC) program was formed in 2019 to provide planning assistance to small towns and rural communities to help them boost their outdoor recreation economy and revitalize their main streets.
Eligible uses: Partner communities are encouraged to pursue activities that foster environmentally friendly community development and Main Street revitalization through the conservation and sustainable use of public or private forests or other natural resources.
Program administrator: Direct federal
Program status: Closed: Pending next funding cycle
Financial instrument: Other Financial Assistance
Topics: Rural Area or Communities, Other Environmental, Economic Development, Conservation, Planning
Notice of funding opportunity: https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/recreation-economy-rural-communities-2024-application
Additional information: https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/recreation-economy-rural-communities#:~:text=Recognizing%20that%20outdoor%20recreation%20is%20a%20large%20and,outdoor%20recreation%20economy%20and%20revitalize%20their%20main%20streets.