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			The CCEDC recently approved the granting of $350,000 for each of three years, beginning in fiscal 2010 for the purposes of overseeing and implementing the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Barnstable County. The key resource of this project is the Cape Cod Commission, who will provide technical assistance to all 15 towns within the county.

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RECENT GRANTS

a $50,000 grant to the OpenCape Collaborative will boost efforts to install a high-speed wireless broadband network from Bourne to Provincetown with links to Plymouth and Dartmouth.  The new network will provide an additional broadband access option for public and private users up and down the Cape, greatly reduce existing connectivity gaps, and create new economic development opportunities for the region's myriad businesses and institutions.  The collaborative is spearheaded by Cape Cod Community College, Cape Cod Technology Council, UMass-Dartmouth, and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

A partnership between the Town of Provincetown, the Provincetown Economic Development Council (PEDC), and the Cape Cod Economic Development Council of Barnstable County (CCEDC) is helping the town take a closer look at its economy. With a Cape and Islands license plate grant for $49,950 awarded by the Barnstable County Commissioners and administered by the CCEDC, the town is working closely with its partners and economic development consultants from Mt. Auburn Associates, Inc. of Somerville, MA to collect and analyze selected local economic data.  The study will set the stage for the future development of a long-term economic development strategy and provide a model methodology for other Cape Cod towns.

Regional Economic Development Pilot Program Grants

 

A $75,000 grant to the Town of Barnstable will help the town to implement an Economic Stimulus Plan. As part of the revitalization of Hyannis Main Street, the Town of Barnstable seeks to encourage mixed use development in accordance with design guidelines, implement streetscape improvements and year-round cultural events, and streamline and clarify the permitting process. The three-year plan represents a natural extension of revitalization efforts that the Town has been engaged in over the past five years. It also demonstrates the degree to which Town leaders have embraced the importance of diverse cultural and historic assets while at the same time recognizing the need to provide mixed use opportunities to invigorate Hyannis’ year-round economy. The Town has identified 11 project milestones for the first year of the project.

A grant for $50,250 to the Town of Yarmouth will assist the implementation of the Route 28 Village Center Project. Working with outside consultants, the Town has developed recommendations for the location of several village or activity centers along the Route 28 corridor including a medical mixed use area, two retail-oriented centers, a mixed use marine village and park, a traditional village center and four activity centers where housing and /or motel redevelopment could be encouraged. The grant will enable Yarmouth to conduct a market analysis on both commercial and residential properties, conduct a build-out analysis to better understand the implications of proposed zoning changes in each of the areas, and conduct visualizations to help the Town garner public support for zoning changes recommended for the prioritized areas.

A grant for $50,250 to the Town of Harwich will support the East Harwich Village Center Initiative. The initiative is a long-term program designed to enhance the safety, economic viability, community character and quality of life in and around an area that is experiencing rapid commercial development without the benefit of a village plan. Currently, development is not occurring in a fashion that promotes a village identity, provides meaningful pedestrian connections, or addresses the Town’s needs for workforce housing. The East Harwich Village Center Initiative will afford the Town an opportunity to address the future of the commercial district and surrounding undeveloped lands through the design and implementation of a vision and land use and infrastructure plan that is developed through a public process.

A grant to the Town of Eastham for $49,500 will be used to help fund the development of up to 40 deed restricted workforce housing units consisting of a mixture of first-time home buyer and rental units. One project involves a former gas station on Route 6 which was abandoned by its previous owner and has since been cleaned by the DEP. The Town is proposing to develop five one-bedroom units on the site. A second project involves a Town-owned parcel known as the Campbell-Purcell property located on Holmes Road. The Town has proposed building approximately 30 units on the site. Potential sites for building up to five additional scattered site units will also be identified.

 

Call for Letters of Intent
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GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION GUIDELINES || COVER SHEET

The Cape Cod Economic Development Council announces the availability of up to $150,000 total in grant funds for projects that support economic development in the region. The EDC seeks Letters of Intent for economic development in these areas only:

• Science, technology, education and math skills programs

• Marine mechanics program development targeted to increased understanding of computerized engine systems, pollution and contaminate disposal, emissions systems and alternative (i.e. bio) fuels

• New-media technology and alternative energy development

• Regional transportation or smart node community planning projects

• Applied learning program development for underserved populations for community libraries

• Distribution channel development for locally grown produce or locally developed products

The Grant Program will give preference to initiatives that are consistent with the goals of the Cape Cod Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and the 16 Regional Priority Projects identified therein. In addition, preference is given to ideas that produce new economic activity, respond to a well-defined regional need or opportunity, require seed funding for early stage planning or implementation, create lasting collaborations, and create sustainable models that have the potential to be replicated in other parts of the region. Preference will be given to applicants with multiple funding sources who clearly describe how a project addresses a particular regional need and who document a project’s potential for long-term sustainability. Projects of limited duration that do not impact long-term economic development goals or sufficient numbers of residents or are not economic development projects will not be considered.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Eligible applicants include non-profits, educational institutions, and municipalities located in Barnstable County, as well as agencies that are part of Barnstable County government.

• Eligible applicants shall collaborate with partner organizations; partners may include for-profit and non-profit entities, educational institutions, and/or government agencies. Each organization is expected to make a meaningful contribution to the project.

• Eligible projects must demonstrate matching funds equal to at least 25% of the grant funds being requested; matching funds shall be obtained prior to implementation and may be both cash and in-kind with in-kind not to exceed 20% of the total match.

Evaluation Criteria:

Letters of Intent will be reviewed by a committee of the CCEDC for the purpose of selecting a limited number of applicants who will be asked to submit full project proposals shortly thereafter. Letters of Intent will be evaluated on each of the following aspects:

• Documented Need:

Does the project address a specific need? Have you defined the need? Does the project represent a creative response to a well-defined need?

• Innovative Project Design: Does the project make innovative use of Cape Cod’s resources and assets? Is it well designed? Does the project support the retention/expansion of an existing program, or start a new program? Does the project bring added value to an existing set of activities or assets so that their economic impact/benefit is increased?

• Scope of Impact:

Does the project provide a regional benefit? Approximately how many people will be served by this project? Does the project benefit a large number of participants or have the potential to be replicated? What is the project’s economic value for a specific population or area?

• Collaboration:

Does the project involve multiple collaborating organizations sharing resources, management and/or facilities to conceptualize, develop and implement the project?

• Leveraging Resources:

Does the project leverage additional sources of cash and in-kind support? Projects that leverage additional sources of support will be given preference. While both cash and in-kind sources are allowed, cash sources will receive greater weight during the review process. Indicate matching/leveraged resources on your budget.

• Accountability:

Does the project clearly delineate expected costs and revenues? Is project management responsible and accountable? Is the project sustainable? Does the project provide direct and measurable results?

Directions for Submitting Letters of Intent:

1. Letters of Intent shall be no more than two (2) pages of narrative explaining the project and stating the total grant amount being requested.

2. Attached to the letter should be a cover sheet and a one page preliminary project budget. 

3. Letters of Intent must be either hand-delivered or postmarked by 12:00 noon on Friday, February 12, 2010. Any Letter of Intent that is either hand-delivered or postmarked after the stated time will be declared non-responsive and returned to the applicant.

4. Please submit five (5) copies of the Letter of Intent in a sealed envelope to: Cape & Islands Grant Program, C/O Elaine Davis, Chief Procurement Officer, Barnstable County, Superior Court House, 3195 Main Street, PO Box 427, Barnstable, MA 02630.

For more information call Taree McIntyre, EDC Administrator, at 508-744-1208.