Central New York Regional Economic Development Council

The Central New York Regional Economic Development Council (CNYREDC) is committed to the vitality and economic development of Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego Counties.

Attend Our Next REDC Meeting

Date: November 4, 2026
Time: 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Location:
Cayuga Community College
Auburn Campus
197 Franklin Street
Business & Industry Conference (BIC) Room R-207
Auburn, NY 13021


Apply for Funding

The Consolidated Funding Application is a single entry point for multiple funding programs across various NYS agencies. Use the link below to learn about the application process and available resources, and to connect with your local regional office staff.

Stay Up-To-Date with the Central NY Regional Economic Development Council

Sign up today to receive email updates regarding meetings, initiatives and funding opportunities through the CNYREDC. Be the first to hear about workshops throughout the region and get updates on the great things that are happening in Central New York.

Central New York Regional Economic Development Council (REDC)

CNY REDC is a key component to State investment and economic development. We are a public-private partnership made up of local stakeholders, who have helped our region secure over $615 million in state funding.

Important Documents

These are important documents to review when applying for state funding. 

  • 2026 Available CFA Resources Cover
    Guidebook/Applications

    2026 CFA Available Resources

  • 2026 REDC Guidebook Cover
    Guidebook/Applications

    2026 CFA Guidebook

  • 2026 CFA Application Manual Cover
    Guidebook/Applications

    2026 CFA Application Manual

Project Tracking Dashboard

The Project Tracking Dashboard provides information on previously funded CFA Projects. This interactive tool allows for summarization and analysis of all project data. It contains four tabs: Top Level Stats, Investments & Jobs, a Map, and an Appendix. For more information on how to use and interpret the dashboard, please see the Dashboard Guidance.

Central New York Project Tracking Dashboard

Central New York Reports

A primary role of the CNY REDC is to create a regional strategic plan and provide a written update every year. Learn more about Central New York strategies and progress below. 

Access all of the Central New York progress reports

  • CNYREDC 2025 Annual Report
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    CNYREDC 2025 Annual Report

  • CNY Annual Report 2024 Cover Image
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    CNYREDC 2024 Annual Report

  • CNY Strategic Plan 2023 Cover
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    Central New York Regional Strategic Plan 2023

  • 2022 Central New York Progress Report
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2022 Central New York Progress Report

  • Central New York 2021 Annual Report Book Cover
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2021 Central New York Progress Report

  • 2019 Central NY Progress Report Cover
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2019 Central New York Progress Report

  • CNY 2018 Progress Report Cover
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    Central New York 2018 Progress Report

  • Cover of the 2017 Central New York REDC Progress Report
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    Central New York REDC 2017 Progress Report

    This report outlines the the many accomplishments CNY has acheived through the REDC Initiative. I
  • Cover of the 2015 CNY Rising Plan
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    Central New York Rising 2015 URI Plan

    2015 Central New York Rising URI Plan
  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2016 Central New York Progress Report

  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2015 Central New York Progress Report

  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2014 Central New York Progress Report

  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2013 Central New York Progress Report

  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2012 Central New York Progress Report

The Upstate Revitalization Initiative (URI)

The REDCs have changed the way NYS invests state resources, through a community-based, bottom-up approach designed to meet each region’s needs, involving private-public partnerships of local experts and stakeholders.

Public Meetings

See meeting notices and read meeting notes for the Central NY REDC

Prior SIAT Presentations

See the annual presentation of the CNY REDC’s progress report.

Past CFA Awards

View past CFA awards ceremonies for Central New York

More About the Central New York Region

Our Vision

Our Leadership

Our Resources

Contact Us

Daniel Kolinski , Regional Director