Does NEFCO have a CEDS?
Yes! NEFCO’s CEDS can be found here
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What is a CEDS?
A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is a locally-based, regionally-driven economic development planning process and document that successfully engages a range of partners, including community leaders and residents, Economic Development Districts (EDDs), tribes, the private sector, educational institutions, and other stakeholders in planning for your region’s future. For more information visit: CEDS Central
Does NEFCO have a low interest loan program?
Not at this time.
Does NEFCO have grant money for my project?
NEFCO does not distribute grant funding. NEFCO can provide technical assistance in certain situations.
What is Intergovernmental Review (IGR)?
NEFCO is a designated Areawide Clearinghouse for Intergovernmental Review. NEFCO performs this review on behalf of Summit County. Organizations required to undergo this process as part of their request for federal and state funds may submit their proposal information to NEFCO to initiate a review. Only activities affecting Summit County communities are processed for intergovernmental … Continued
Is NEFCO hiring?
Not at this time. Please check back often.
Does NEFCO have demographic information for the region?
A good place to start is StatsAmerica which is a portal to U.S. Data supported by the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The U.S. Census Bureau is the most comprehensive website for data.
What is a Council of Governments (COG)?
Councils of governments are governing bodies of any two or more counties, municipal corporations, townships, special districts, school districts, or other political subdivisions may enter into an agreement with each other, or with the governing bodies of any counties, municipal corporations, townships, special districts, school districts or other political subdivisions of any other state to … Continued
How do I apply for an EDA grant?
The first step in applying for an EDA grant is to contact NEFCO with your project idea. Projects must be consistent with the regional CEDS. Contact Nick Lautzenheiser.
Where is NEFCO located?
175 S. Main Street, Suite 211, Akron, Ohio 44308