U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $585,534 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Tourism by Restoring the Historic Liberty Theater in La Grande, Oregon
30 Sep 2022
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Efforts to renovate La Grande Oregon’s iconic historic Liberty Theater receive $585,534 grant from EDA through American Rescue Plan funds
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $585,534 grant to the Liberty Theatre Foundation, Inc., La Grande, Oregon to support the recovery of the local tourism sector through the revitalization of a historic La Grande landmark. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
This project will support restoration of the historic Liberty Theater, helping to attract visitors to downtown La Grande.
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