Community Economic Development Program
About the Program
investing in community
The Lewis County Development Corporation created the Community Economic Development Program in 2022 with funds made available through a Host Community Agreement between Number 3 Wind and the Lewis County Development Corporation. Currently, the CEDP will invest $150,000 in grant funds on an annual basis to Lewis County businesses, organizations and communities.
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Mission
The Lewis County Community Economic Development Program is the mechanism for investing in initiatives that build a great quality of life, sustainable employment and collaborative plans that make Lewis County a community to thrive at work and at home. In viewing our communities as intrinsically interconnected, this county-wide fund is used to grow businesses, enhance individual communities and strengthen our local economy through thoughtful risk-taking, building community partnerships and making wise investments. The fund will leverage the knowledge and expertise of our businesses and communities to invest in projects that make Lewis County a great place to live, work, build business and play for current and future generations.
Program Funds
annual grant opportunities
Important Dates
of the 2024 program
- Small Things, Big Impacts Fund
- Community Connections Fund
- Building Business Fund
- Vacant Property Revitalization Fund
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Small Things, Big Impacts Fund
The Small Things, Big Impacts Fund will accept applications on a rolling basis and award funds quarterly or until dispersed.
January 15 | Q1 Applications Open
March 28 | Q1 Application Deadline
April | Q1 Awards Announced
April 1 | Q2 Applications Open
June 13 | Q2 Application Deadline
July | Q2 Awards Announced
July 1 | Q3 Applications Open
September 26 | Q3 Application Deadline
October | Q3 Awards Announced
September 30 | Q4 Applications Open
December 5 | Q4 Application Deadline
December | Q4 Awards Announced
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Community Connections Fund
The Community Connections Fund will accept applications in Q2 of 2024.
April 1 | Applications Open
June 13 | Application Deadline
July 12 | Awards Announced
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Building Business Fund
The Building Business Fund will accept applications in Q3 of 2024.
July 1 | Applications Open
September 26 | Application Deadline
November 8 | Awards Announced
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Vacant Property Revitalization Fund
The Vacant Property Revitalization Fund will accept applications in Q4 of 2024.
September 20 | Applications Open
December 5 | Application Deadline
January 3 | Awards Announced