Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council

The Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council is the strategic economic advisory board representing the seven counties that border New York City as well as major Northeast markets. The region includes the following counties: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester.

Apply for funding

The Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) has streamlined and expedited the grant application process, allowing applicants to access multiple state funding sources through one application.
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2022 Available CFA Resources

Learn about Round XII of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative and available funding opportunities through open enrollment programs.
Resource Guide

Additional CFA Resources

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    2022 Regional Council Guidebook

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    2022 CFA Application Manual

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Restore NY - Round 7

The Restore New York Communities Initiative (“Restore NY”) provides municipalities with financial assistance for the revitalization of commercial and residential properties. The program encourages community development and neighborhood growth through the elimination and redevelopment of blighted structures.

Program Launch: Friday October 28, 2022

Intent to Apply Form Due: Wednesday November 30, 2022, by 5:00pm EST

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

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Business Pandemic Recovery Initiative

Grants, Tax Credits and Technical Assistance Programs for Businesses Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program

$800 million in funding for small businesses - including for-profit arts and cultural institutions that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New York State Seed Funding Grant Program

The New York State Seed Funding Grant Program (the “Program”) was created to provide assistance to early-stage small businesses to succeed in a recovering New York State economy.
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DRI - Rounds 1 through 5

New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) is transforming downtown neighborhoods into vibrant communities.

Learn more about the Mid-Hudson communities that have won the DRI:

2016 | City of Middletown

2017 | City of Kingston 

2018 | City of New Rochelle

2019 | City of Peekskill

2021 | Village of Haverstraw & Village of Ossining

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Haverstraw

MHREDC Reports

Following the development of a regional strategic plan in 2011, the MHREDC continually revises its initiatives to ensure the success of the Region. View the MHREDC’s full reports below.

  • 2022 Mid-Hudson Progress Report Cover
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    2022 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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  • Mid-Hudson 2021 Annual Report Book Cover
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2021 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2019 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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  • Mid Hudson 2018 Progress Report Cover
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    Mid Hudson 2018 Progress Report

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  • 2017 Mid-Hudson Progress Report
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2017 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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  • 2016 Mid-Hudson Progress Report
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2016 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

    2016 Mid-Hudson Progress Report
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  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2015 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2014 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2013 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2012 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2011 Mid-Hudson Strategic Plan

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See the LIVE, WORK and PLAY strategy in action through successful projects across the Mid-Hudson region:

See the LIVE, WORK and PLAY strategy in action through successful projects across the Mid-Hudson region:

 
As the driving force behind every action, the LIVE, WORK, and PLAY strategy has led to continued progress toward its vision for a booming Mid-Hudson economy. Below are a few examples of how past...
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MHREDC News

Read the Mid-Hudson Region’s latest press releases.
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MHREDC Public Meetings

View MHREDC public meeting records.
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Past MHREDC Awards

View past awarded projects in the Mid-Hudson Region.
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More About the Mid-Hudson Region

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Contact Us

Thomas Scaglione, Regional Director