Long Island Regional Economic Development Council

The Long Island Regional Economic Development Council (LIREDC) serves as an economic advisory board for the Long Island Region.

New Workforce Development Grant Programs

The multi-year OSWD funding includes $150 million for new grant programs administered by ESD that will support employer-driven, high-skilled workforce training programs. 

• Capital Grant Program will support the capital needs of workforce training providers that seek to enhance or expand their offerings. 
• Pay for Performance Grant Program (“P4P”) will support the operational resource needs of training programs offering industry-recognized credentials, skills, and certificates in high-demand fields. The P4P Grant Program will provide flexible funds through two distinct tracks:
  • Flexible Operating Grants
  • Capacity-Building Awards to workforce trainers for successfully placing trainees in a good job

Round 2 Application Batch Closing December 31, 2022

This round of funding makes $150 million in grants available to municipalities to support projects that focus on demolishing, rehabilitating and restoring residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings.  

Letters of Intent are Due by November 30th by 5:00pm EST.

Final Application Due: Friday January 27, 2023, by 3:00pm EST

The documents below will provide helpful information about Round XII Funding available. When you are ready to apply for funding you can start your application here.