ALBANY, NY (Nov. 23, 2022) — Funding will support impactful projects that align with each region’s strategic goals. The application for Empire State Development Grant funds remains open, and applications are being reviewed on an on-going basis until funds are exhausted.
“Through the Regional Economic Development Councils, we continue to make strategic investments across New York that align with each community’s top priorities,” Governor Hochul said. “I’m proud to announce this next round of awards that were recommended by stakeholders who live and work in the regions they represent. This investment will help bring more opportunity for New Yorkers, spur economic development, and fuel the future success of communities across our state.”
This first round of projects was recommended by each Regional Council because of their project readiness and alignment with each region’s strategic plan, including:
- $2,000,000 ESD Grant: BestSelf Behavioral Health, the largest community behavioral health provider in Western New York, will renovate 899 Main Street on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. The centrally located facility will allow the BestSelf Headquarters Child Advocacy Center to relocate and expand, enabling it to provide services to all children in the area. The facility will also house a community training center that will help with workforce development efforts.
The Regional Economic Development Council process continues to support and empower regional stakeholders in developing strategic plans and funding priorities that meet local economic needs. To date, through the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative, more than $7.6 billion has been awarded to support more than 9,300 job creation and community development projects consistent with each region’s strategic plan.
Read the full press release at: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-more-68-million-awarded-round-xii-regional-economic-development
