Submit economic development projects for regional plan

SOUTHERN VERMONT - The submissions process has opened for projects to be included in the Southern Vermont Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
The CEDS is a federally-approved action plan for growing the southern Vermont economy with a regional public process. Each year the CEDS is refreshed with new and updated CEDS Projects submissions. These highlight projects, programs, and activities that address southern Vermont’s greatest needs and enhance the region’s competitiveness.
CEDS Project submissions are compiled by economic development staff and reviewed and ranked by a committee of volunteers. This process takes into consideration how each project will advance and impact the objectives of the CEDS, as well as readiness to begin and partners and investments made to date. While the inclusion of a project in the CEDS does not guarantee future investment, it does indicate to federal, state, and philanthropic funders that the project is aligned with the region’s economic and community development goals. This annual process also ensures regional and statewide organizations have a clear understanding of southern Vermont projects in the works or under way.
This year’s project submission deadline is  Tuesday, November 30. Any private or public entity or consortium of entities can submit a project for consideration but applications will only be accepted from entities directly responsible for implementing the projects.
For a step-by-step guide on submitting a project or to read the CEDS itself visit www.sovermontzone.com/ceds-projects. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Sarah Lang at slang@brattleborodevelopment.com with any questions.