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U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today announced the Economic Development Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania (dba NEPA Alliance) received $400,000 in CARES Act recovery assistance through the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The funding will support their response to the coronavirus pandemic as they continue efforts to diversify and strengthen the regional economy. 

“Throughout this crisis, the NEPA Alliance has been an important ally to the small businesses across our region, helping them navigate the federal and state relief programs available to them,” said Rep. Cartwright, a member of the Appropriations Committee. “I applaud the NEPA Alliance for supporting our community’s response to the pandemic right now while staying focused on our long-term economic recovery.”

“NEPA Alliance is very proud to serve our region of seven great counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania with our economic development programs. We are also very grateful for Congressman Cartwright’s support for the Economic Development Administration funding, which is integral to our ability to serve small businesses and the communities in Northeast Pennsylvania,” stated Jeffrey Box, President and CEO of NEPA Alliance.

The CARES Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, provided the EDA with $1.5 billion for economic development assistance programs to help communities respond to coronavirus. The EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance, which is being administered under the authority of the bureau’s flexible Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program, provides a range of financial assistance to communities and regions as they respond to and recover from the impacts of the pandemic.

The Economic Development Administration is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Their investment policy is designed to establish a foundation for sustainable job growth and the building of durable regional economies throughout the United States.