The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $420,000 under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations (CFDA 11.302) federal grant program to EDC Inc The Economic Development Council For The Peoria Area to develop and implement a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Greater Peoria region of Illinois from January 2022 through December 2024. The CEDS process brings together public and private sector stakeholders to create an economic roadmap for diversifying and strengthening the regional economy across Tazewell, Peoria, Woodford, Mason, and Logan counties. Through this planning investment, EDA aims to stimulate and guide the economic development efforts of the Greater Peoria community.