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.

Now Open! 2025 REDC Initiative

Governor Hochul announced the 2025 Regional Economic Development Initiative. Up to $60 million in Regional Council Capital Funds will be made available in the 2025 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) to facilitate projects that advance each region’s strategic plan and state priorities.

The CFA portal is now open for the 2025 programs. See available resources below.

For programs subject to the deadline, applications must be submitted by Thursday, July 31 at 4 p.m.

Open enrollment programs are not subject to the July 31 deadline and will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until funds are exhausted.

CFA Portal

Mid-Hudson - CFA Events

Join us for the New York State Consolidated Application (CFA) Workshop and Information Sessions. Click below for upcoming events and more details.

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Key Resources

In addition to the below documents, you can find webinars and FAQs on most CFA programs.

Guidebook/Applications

2025 REDC Guidebook

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Guidebook/Applications

2025 CFA Available Resources

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Guidebook/Applications

2025 CFA Application Manual

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Downtown Revitalization Initiative

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:

2024 | City of Poughkeepsie
2023 | City of White Plains
2022 | City of Port Jervis
2021 | Village of Haverstraw & Village of Ossining
2019 | City of Peekskill
2018 | City of New Rochelle
2017 | City of Kingston
2016 | City of Middletown

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City of Poughkeepsie - DRI Round 8 Winner

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:

2024 | Village of Nyack | Village of Dobbs Ferry
2023 | Village of Highland Falls | Village of Montgomery
2022 | Village of Sleepy Hollow | Town of Cornwall/Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson

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Village of Nyack & Village of Dobbs Ferry - New York Forward Round 3 Winners

Village of Nyack & Village of Dobbs Ferry - NY Forward Round 3 Winners

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 Document.

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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.

Strategic Plans/Reports

2024 Mid-Hudson Annual Report

2024 Mid-Hudson Annual Report

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Strategic Plans/Reports

Mid-Hudson Regional Strategic Plan 2023

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Strategic Plans/Reports

2022 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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Strategic Plans/Reports

Mid-Hudson Workforce Strategy Report 2022

Mid-Hudson Workforce Strategy Report 2022

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Strategic Plans/Reports

2021 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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Strategic Plans/Reports

2019 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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Strategic Plans/Reports

Mid Hudson 2018 Progress Report

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Strategic Plans/Reports

2017 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

2017 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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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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