$3 Million in Short-Term Planning Assistance Available to Coal-Impacted Communities Under POWER Initiative

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) today announced the availability of $3 million in planning assistance to communities impacted, or which may be impacted, by contractions in the coal economy. These funds are made available as part of the Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative, a new interagency effort to assist communities negatively impacted by changes in the coal industry and power sector. For more information about how to apply, visit: www.eda.gov/power.