North Country Regional Economic Development Council
North Country Strategic Plan
A primary role of the North Country REDC is to create a strategic economic development plan for the region and provide an annual update on the region’s progress. Learn more about the North Country’s strategies and progress below. Access all of the North Country progress reports.
Round XIV Regional Economic Development Council Initiative
The Consolidated Funding Application remains open for open enrollment programs, including ESD's Capital Grant Program, and will continue to accept applications.
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Governor Hochul Announces Applications for $50 Million Restore New York Program Will Launch on Monday, September 23
Program Designed To Combat Municipal Blight and Spark New Investments; Will Prioritize Projects Addressing Damage From July 15-16 Storms
Letters of Intent Due by Wednesday, October 23 – More Information Will Be Available Here
Webinar for Potential Applicants Scheduled for Wednesday, September 25
Governor Hochul Announces $200 Million in Funding Available for Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs
Together, the two programs have awarded $1 billion in funding to 124 communities across every region of the State since 2016. Applications are available through the State’s Consolidated Funding Application Portal beginning at 4:30 p.m. on August 6. The deadline to apply is October 18, 2024, at 4 p.m.
Fast NY Shovel-Ready Grant Program
Workforce Development Grant Programs
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Governor Hochul Announces $80 Million Available to Support Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Organizations Across New York State
Sep 26, 2024NYSCA Capital Project Fund Includes Three Grant Categories, Including a First-Time Opportunity for Capital Design Grants... -
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Governor Hochul Helps New York’s Entrepreneurs With Launch of Main Street Capital Program
Sep 23, 2024$10 Million Fund Will Provide Start-Ups and Early-Stage Companies with Affordable-Rate Loans up to $100,000 Governor... -
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Governor Hochul Announces Applications for $50 Million Restore New York Program Will Launch on Monday, September 23
Sep 20, 2024Program Designed To Combat Municipal Blight and Spark New Investments; Will Prioritize Projects Addressing Damage From... -
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Empire State Development Announces Nearly $4 Million Awarded For The Development Of Workforce Pipeline For Transitioning Fort Drum Soldiers And Spouses
Sep 10, 2024As Part of "Next Move NY," The Development Authority of the North Country Will Establish Framework to Implement NCREDC... -
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Governor Hochul Announces Record Setting Tourism Milestones for New York State
Aug 28, 2024Historic 306.3 Million Visitors Explored the Empire State in 2023 – the Most in New York State History Tourism Generated... -
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Governor Hochul Announces 2024-2025 Major Events Schedule at Olympic Regional Development Authority Venues
Aug 21, 2024World Championships and World Cups in Three Different Sports on 2024-25 Schedule Bid To Host Milano Cortina 2026... -
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Governor Hochul Announces Major Construction Underway to Enhance Passenger Experience at North Country Airports
Aug 14, 2024Expansion Projects Starting at Watertown International Airport and Adirondack Regional Airport Will Facilitate Tourism... -
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Governor Hochul Announces More Than 300 Municipalities Across the State Launched Applications for Pro-Housing Community Certification
Aug 09, 2024More Than 160 Localities Now Certified, Including Major Cities in Every Region of the State, Making Them Eligible for up... -
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Governor Hochul Announces $200 Million in Funding Available for Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs
Aug 06, 2024State’s Two Signature Downtown Revitalization and Economic Development Programs Have Awarded $1 Billion in Funding to...
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Downtown Revitalization Initiative
The seven communities that anchor the region have embarked on planning and implementation initiatives to transform their downtowns into places where people want to live, work, and play.
Round 1 | City of Plattsburgh
Round 2 | City of Watertown
Round 3 | Village of Saranac Lake
Round 4 | Village of Potsdam
Round 5 | Village of Tupper Lake | Village of Massena
Round 6 | Town of Ticonderoga
Round 7 | Village of Lowville
New York Forward
Governor Hochul announced the creation of the NY Forward program 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.
Round 1 | Village of Cape Vincent - Village of Lyons Falls - Village of Waddington
More About the North Country Region
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Stephen Hunt, Regional Director-
Watertown Office
Dulles State Office BuildingGet Directions
Watertown, NY 13601 -
Plattsburgh Office
61 Area Development DriveGet Directions
Plattsburgh, NY 12901