The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $350,000 under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations (CFDA 11.302) federal grant program to the High Country Council of Governments to develop and implement a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Region D Council of Governments from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024. The CEDS process brings together public and private sector stakeholders in the seven North Carolina counties of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey to create an economic roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy. Through this planning grant, the High Country Council of Governments will facilitate the CEDS process to guide regional economic development efforts in the participating counties.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $210.0k | 1/25/22 |