This investment supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) in the region covered by greater egypt regional planning and development…

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $840,000 Project Grant to the Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302). The funding will support the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the five-county region of Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Perry, and Williamson Counties in Illinois from July 2022 through June 2025. As the designated planning organization for the region, the Commission will bring together public and private sector stakeholders to create an economic roadmap aimed at strengthening the regional economy, supporting private capital investment, and creating jobs. The EDA grant will allow the Commission to coordinate regional planning efforts to stimulate and guide economic development across the five-county area.

This investment supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) in the region covered by greater egypt regional planning and development commission is comprised of franklin, jackson, jefferson, perry, and williamson counties in illinois. This project was made possible by the regional planning efforts led by the greater egypt regional planning and development commission. EDA funds greater egypt regional planning and development commission to bring together the public and private sectors to create an economic development roadmap to strengthen the regional economy, support private capital investment and create jobs.