Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
The CEDS unites our region around shared goals, leveraging collective efforts and high-priority investments to attract federal grants.
As part of MCOG's Strategic Plan, the region must update the Midcoast Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Plan (required by the Federal Economic Development Administration; EDA). The CEDS process, necessary for key projects to be eligible for federal funding, will identify a broad array of infrastructure needs to meet the vision, goals, and guiding principles for economic investment in the Midcoast region. On September 3, 2025, our newest 5-year plan was approved by the Economic Development Administration. This allows our region to begin working with our partners and pursue funding resources to implement this exciting new chapter.
The CEDS is intended as a 5-year plan, with annual updates. The previous 5-year plan was completed in 2021 and is available for download here.
Staff contact: Max Johnstone, mjohnstone@midcoastcog.com.