The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $350,000 under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations (CFDA 11.302) federal grant program to the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments. The funding supports the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Kerr-Tar region of North Carolina from January 2022 through December 2024. The CEDS process brings together public and private sector stakeholders to create an economic roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy in Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance, and Warren counties. Through this planning investment, EDA enables the recipient to guide regional economic development efforts in line with the agency's mission.