Economic Development Seed Grant Program Implementation

A recent meeting document Essex - Economic Development Commission Packet - 2026-05-07 indicates a future potential acquisition The EDC Work Plan for FY2027 includes the development and implementation of an Economic Development grant program, with a total seed funding of $37,500. The program is intended to implement recommendations from the EDSP by researching the viability of a seed grant program to support local business development, startups, and economic diversification. The program will require administrative setup, outreach, application management, and possibly third-party grant administration or consulting services. This could result in a solicitation for grant program management, evaluation, or related consulting services.