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What is a CEDS?

A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is a locally-based, regionally-driven economic development planning process and document that successfully engages a range of partners, including community leaders and residents, Economic Development Districts (EDDs), tribes, the private sector, educational institutions, and other stakeholders in planning for your region’s future.  For more information visit: CEDS Central

What is Intergovernmental Review (IGR)?

NEFCO is a designated Areawide Clearinghouse for Intergovernmental Review.  NEFCO performs this review on behalf of Summit County.  Organizations required to undergo this process as part of their request for federal and state funds may submit their proposal information to NEFCO to initiate a review.  Only activities affecting Summit County communities are processed for intergovernmental … Continued

What is a Council of Governments (COG)?

Councils of governments are governing bodies of any two or more counties, municipal corporations, townships, special districts, school districts, or other political subdivisions may enter into an agreement with each other, or with the governing bodies of any counties, municipal corporations, townships, special districts, school districts or other political subdivisions of any other state to … Continued

How do I apply for an EDA grant?

The first step in applying for an EDA grant is to contact NEFCO with your project idea. Projects must be consistent with the regional CEDS. Contact Nick Lautzenheiser.

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