The Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council (MHREDC) today announced a series of workshops and information sessions for people, businesses and organizations interested in applying for 2019 REDC funding through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). Workshops include an overview of the application and the CFA process followed by informational breakout Q&A sessions with representatives from agencies with funding opportunities available through this year’s CFA. Information sessions are hosted by ESD staff members who take questions on the CFA process.
“The Mid-Hudson has been highly successful year after year in securing economic development funding for projects in our 7-county region,” said Donald Christian, co-chair of the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council and president of SUNY New Paltz. “The CFA workshops and information sessions held by ESD staff have been instrumental in helping applicants develop strong, competitive proposals for the Council to consider.”
Last month Governor Cuomo announced Round IX of the REDC initiative, which will award over $750 million across all 10 regions. The Consolidated Funding Application opened to applicants on May 1, enabling businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public to begin applying for assistance from dozens of state programs, through a single application, for job-creation and community development projects.
The CFA application deadline is July 26, 2019 at 4 p.m. To learn more, visit regionalcouncils.ny.gov/mid-hudson.
Mid-Hudson CFA Workshops
May 14, 2019
9:00AM - 11:30AM
Mount Saint Mary College, Aquinas Hall (Orange County)
330 Powell Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550
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June 5, 2019
9:00AM – 11:30AM
Westchester Community College, Gateway Center (Westchester County)
75 Grasslands Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595
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Mid-Hudson CFA Information Sessions
**Please note, all RSVPs should be submitted through the website**
May 16, 2019
4:00pm-5:30pm
CVI Complex (Sullivan County)
165 Sullivan Ave, Ferndale, NY 12734
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May 17, 2019
9:00am-10:30am
Community Center (Rockland County)
31 Zukor Road, New City, NY 10956
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May 22, 2019
10:00am-11:30am
Putnam County Training & Operations Center, Auditorium (Putnam County)
112 Old Route 6, Carmel, NY 10512
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May 23, 2019
10:00am-11:30am
SUNY Ulster (Ulster County)
94 Mary’s Avenue, Room 104, Kingston, NY 12401
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June 12, 2019
10:00am-11:30am
Marist College Boathouse (Dutchess County)
3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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About the Regional Economic Development Councils
The Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative is a key component of Governor Cuomo’s approach to State investment and economic development. In 2011, Governor Cuomo established 10 Regional Councils to develop long-term strategic plans for economic growth for their regions. The Councils are public-private partnerships made up of local experts and stakeholders from business, academia, local government, and non-governmental organizations. The Regional Councils have redefined the way New York invests in jobs and economic growth by putting in place a community-based, bottom up approach and establishing a competitive process for State resources.
After eight rounds of the REDC process, more than $6.1 billion has been awarded to more than 7,300 job creation and community development projects consistent with each region’s strategic plans, projecting to create and retain more than 230,000 jobs. For more information on the Regional Councils, visit https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/.
Contact:
Adam Kilduff | [email protected] | (212) 803-3744
ESD Press Office | [email protected] | (800) 260-7313