Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council

The Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council is the strategic economic advisory board representing the seven counties (Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester) that border NYC as well as major Northeast markets.

Downtown Revitalization Initiative Round 7 & NY Forward Round 2

$200 million in funding is available through the New York State's two signature downtown revitalization and economic development programs - $100 million each for Round 7 of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and Round 2 of the NY Forward program, which focuses on revitalizing smaller and rural downtowns. This year's funding brings the total amount of State investment across all rounds of the programs to $1 billion since 2016. Together, the two programs have awarded $800 million in funding to 93 communities across every region of the state. 

Deadlines (for both programs):

Intent to Apply (Optional): August 18, 2023

Application submittal: September 29, 2023, 4pm

DRI

The DRI transforms downtown neighborhoods into vibrant centers that offer a high quality of life and are magnets for redevelopment, business, job creation, and economic and housing diversity.

NY Forward

The NY Forward program was created to invigorate and enliven downtowns in New York’s smaller and rural communities—the type of downtowns found in villages, hamlets and other small, neighborhood-scale municipal centers.

DRI - Rounds 1 through 6

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

2022 | City of Port Jervis

City of Port Jervis
City of Port Jervis - Winner of DRI Round 6

NY Forward

The NY Forward program was created to invigorate and enliven downtowns in New York's smaller and rural communities. 

Learn more about the Mid-Hudson communities that have been awarded $4.5 million through the NY Forward program:

2022 | Village of Sleepy Hollow | Town of Cornwall/Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson

Cornwall

CFA Funding

The CFA is still open for certain programs, such as the ESD Capital Grant Fund and Excelsior Jobs Program.

Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund

Applications are accepted for the MHMF on a rolling basis.

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.

  • Mid-Hudson Workforce Strategy Report 2022 Cover
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    Mid-Hudson Workforce Strategy Report 2022

    Mid-Hudson Workforce Strategy Report 2022
  • 2022 Mid-Hudson Progress Report Cover
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2022 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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

    2021 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

  • Mid Hudson Progress Report Cover
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2019 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

  • Mid Hudson 2018 Progress Report Cover
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    Mid Hudson 2018 Progress Report

  • 2017 Mid-Hudson Progress Report
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2017 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

    2017 Mid-Hudson Progress Report
  • 2016 Mid-Hudson Progress Report
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2016 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

    2016 Mid-Hudson Progress Report
  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2015 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2014 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2013 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2012 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2011 Mid-Hudson Strategic Plan

MHREDC News

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

MHREDC Public Meetings

View MHREDC public meeting records.

Past MHREDC Awards

View past awarded projects in the Mid-Hudson Region.

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Linda Malave, Regional Director