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The largest grant awarded in the county was $1,936,000, to the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region Corporation.
According to the Internal Revenue Service, opportunity zones were added to the tax code under The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The bill has come under some criticism for creating another big tax break for the ultra-wealthy.
The following table shows how much the EDA invested in projects in all counties in Connecticut in 2020.
Total awarded by county in Connecticut (2020)
| Rank | County | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Haven County | $3,465,000 |
| 2 | New London County | $2,076,000 |
| 3 | Litchfield County | $139,409 |
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