Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council
The Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council (FLREDC) is the strategic economic advisory board for the greater Rochester, New York region that includes the counties of Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Orleans, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates.
How to Apply for Funding?
The main way to seek NYS funding is the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) portal, which is used for dozens of agency offerings. Some programs are open year-round, but most programs are open during the annual "round" that typically runs from May-July.
In December 2015, the Finger Lakes region was selected by NYS to receive $500 million for a five-year implementation of the Upstate Revitalization Initiative.
Finger Lakes Forward (FLXFWD) is the strategic plan developed by the FLREDC for New York State's Upstate Revitalization Initiative (URI) competition and was selected by NYS to receive $500 million for a five-year implementation.
Click below to learn more about the Finger Lakes Forward plan and its implementation.
"Finger Lakes Forward: United for Success" is the strategic plan and vision to revitalize the FLX region.
Downtown Revitalization Initiative
New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) is transforming downtown neighborhoods into vibrant communities where the next generation of New Yorkers will want to live work and raise families.