BDCC and BCRC Invite Public, Private, and Nonprofit Partners to Submit Projects by September 5
Brattleboro, VT — The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) and Bennington County Regional Commission (BCRC) are jointly announcing the 2025 call for project submissions for inclusion in the Southern Vermont Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and Regional Priority Project (RPP) lists. The project intake portal opens Monday, July 21, with an initial submission deadline of September 5th for CEDS project consideration. Projects seeking RPP designation must provide additional documentation by Thursday, September 19.
As part of a streamlined process, all RPP projects must first be submitted through the CEDS portal. Every RPP submission will automatically be considered for inclusion in the CEDS. Project sponsors are asked to provide core project information September 5th. Those seeking RPP designation will then have until September 19 to submit additional materials, including financial documentation and implementation details.
The CEDS is a federally recognized economic development strategy that supports long-term regional planning and alignment with funding opportunities. CEDS projects help to implement the CEDS objectives. RPPs are implementation-ready projects prioritized for state and federal funding consideration, including support from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). BDCC and BCRC strongly encourage dual submissions when appropriate.
An informational webinar will be held on Wednesday, July 30, featuring representatives from BDCC and BCRC. The webinar will provide an overview of submission guidelines, timelines, and tips for preparing strong proposals.
Key Dates:
- Submission Portal Opens: July 21, 2025
- Webinar: July 30, 2025
- Initial Submission Deadline (CEDS): September 5th, 2025
- Supplemental Submission Deadline (RPP): September 19, 2025
- Final Project Announcements (CEDS & RPP): December 17, 2025
The submission form and full instructions will be available at https://www.sovermontzone.com/ceds-rpp-project-submission starting July 21. Municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and private businesses are encouraged to submit projects that contribute to Southern Vermont’s economic future.
For more information or for assistance:
CEDS Submissions:
Rachel Shields Ebersole
Community Projects Specialist & GROW SoVermont Program Manager, BDCC
rsebersole@brattleborodevelopment.com
RPP Submissions:
Windham Region: Owen Perry
Leasing and Business Support Administration, BDCC
operry@brattleborodevelopment.com
Bennington Region: Jonathan Cooper
Community and Economic Development Program Manager, BCRC
jcooper@bcrcvt.org
