Building Bridges Across The River

THIS EDA INVESTMENT SUPPORTS THE BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER, WASHINGTON, D.C., WITH BUILDING AN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER AT THE NEW 11TH STREET BRIDGE PARK. THE CENTER WILL BE A NEW VENUE FOR RECREATION, EDUCATION, AND REGIONAL CULTURE. ONCE COMPLETED, THE PROJECT WILL ASSIST IN THE REGION'S RECOVERY AND MAKE IT MORE RESILIENT TO FLUCTUATIONS IN TOURISM, WHICH WILL HELP INCREASE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, SPUR PRIVATE INVESTMENT, AND ADVANCE ECONOMIC RESILIENCY THROUGHOUT THE REGION.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING, AND MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS

CHESAPEAKE BAY GATEWAYS SITES FOR ENHANCING PUBLIC EDUCATION OF AND ACCESS TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY CONSISTENT WITH THE CHESAPEAKE BAY INITIATIVE ACT OF 1998 (PUB. L. 105-312, TITLE V, SEC.502(A)). THE 11TH STREET BRIDGE PARK IS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TRANSFORMING OLD BRIDGE PIERS INTO A VIBRANT PUBLIC SPACE THAT CONNECTS COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE ANACOSTIA RIVER. A CENTRAL FEATURE IS THE KAYAK AND CANOE LAUNCH, CO-DESIGNED WITH EAST OF THE RIVER RESIDENTS, WHICH WILL PROVIDE RIVER ACCESS FOR OVER 147,000 PEOPLE. THIS LAUNCH WILL SUPPORT RECREATION AND CONSERVATION, LINKING VISITORS TO LOCAL TRAILS WHILE FOSTERING DEEPER ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ANACOSTIAS NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE.

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ICAN A TECHNICAL THEATER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT THEARC THEATER.

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ICAN A TECHNICAL THEATER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT THEARC THEATER.

THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY THAT ARE NOT COVERED UNDER OTHER SPECIFIC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. . BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLIC NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS ORGANIZATIONS, PRIVATE NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS ORGANIZATIONS, NON-FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

2017 ANACOSTIA RIVER FESTIVAL

2016 ANACOSTIA RIVER FESTIVAL

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ICAN A TECHNICAL THEATER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT THEARC THEATER.

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT STAFF SALARIES AND INTERN STIPENDS FOR ICAN A TECHNICAL THEATER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT THEARC THEATER.

TO SUPPORT ICAN A TECHNICAL THEATER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT THEARC THEATER.

TO SUPPORT PERSONNEL COSTS IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

TO SUPPORT ICAN A TECHNICAL THEATER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT THEARC THEATER.

TO SUPPORT FINAL DESIGN PLANNING FOR THE 11TH STREET BRIDGE PARK.

2019 ANACOSTIA RIVER FESTIVAL

NCR-NACE: 2018 ANACOSTIA RIVER FESTIVAL

TO SUPPORT THE DESIGN OF CULTURAL AND URBAN AGRICULTURAL SPACES FOR THE 11TH STREET BRIDGE PARK.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES - BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER (BBAR)/ 11TH STREET BRIDGE PARK AND THE NPS PRESENT THE 7TH ANNUAL ANACOSTIA RIVER FESTIVAL; A PREMIER EVENT, AND OFFICIAL CLOSING, OF THE 2022 NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL.THIS FREE EVENT AIMS TO ENCOURAGE DISTRICT RESIDENTS AND OTHERS TO EXPLORE COMMUNITIES AND PARKS EAST OF THE ANACOSTIA RIVER.ENGAGE FAMILIES IN RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING FISHING AND CANOEING THAT WILL ALSO INTRODUCE THEM TO THE HISTORY AND ECOLOGY OF THE ANACOSTIA RIVER AND ITS ENVIRONS.PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF THE PARK BY HOSTING A VOLUNTEER EVENT TO DO A PARK SHORE-LINE CLEAN-UP.INCLUDE A FREE STAGE PERFORMANCE THAT WILL HELP TELL THE STORY OF THE HISTORY OF THE ANACOSTIA THROUGH MUSIC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TOPLAN, PROMOTE AND EXECUTE A 1-DAY FESTIVAL ON SUNDAY, APRIL 10TH THAT INCLUDES A PARK CLEAN-UP AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE MORNING FOLLOWED BY A STAGE PERFORMANCE IN THE AFTERNOON.FESTIVAL: APRIL 10 ACTIVITIES WILL BE WELL ATTENDED, SAFE AND ENJOYABLE. ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCES WILL ALSO HELP PARTICIPANTS LEARN MORE ABOUT PARK RESOURCES AND THE RIVER AND WILL ENGAGE MANY IN NEW ACTIVITIES THEY CAN EXPERIENCE IN THE PARK.BENEFICIARIES:COMMUNITIES AROUND ANACOSTIA PARK IN WARDS 6, 7 & 8 AS WELL AS OTHER INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO LEARN ABOUT THE EVENT AND ATTEND.

2020 ANACOSTIA RIVER FESTIVAL

TO SUPPORT A MARKETING AND OUTREACH INITIATIVE PROMOTING ARTS EVENTS AT THEARC THEATER BY BUILDING BRIDGES' PARTNERS AND OTHER ARTS ENTITIES.

MCA BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER, INC.

ANACOSTIA RIVER FESTIVAL