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Economic Development, Recovery, & Resilience

The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission’s (GCRPC) Economic Development, Recovery, and Resilience (EDR) Department, administers and maintains the region’s federal designation as an Economic Development District (EDD) on behalf of the seven counties of the Golden Crescent Region.

Vision

To design, maintain, grow, and market a resilient and sustainable regional economy.

Mission

To provide administrative and operational support for the design, coordination, facilitation, enhancement, and/or provision of planning and decision-making capacity through Regional Economic Development Advisory Committee (REDAC) activities, technical assistance, and technology.

Committees and Working Groups

Regional Economic Development Advisory Committee & Working Groups
Hurricane Harvey - Regional Recovery & Resilience Guidance Group

Recovery & Resilience

FY 2018 EDA-Disaster Supplemental Appropriation - Long-Term Economic Recovery Projects
Golden Crescent Regional Recovery Framework & Resilience Strategy
Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Funding
Federal and State Agency Resources - Long Term Economic Recovery

Financial Resources

Grants.gov
Grants.gov is the website/federal grants search engine were federal funding opportunities are published for organizations and entities supporting the development and management of government-funded programs and projects. 
Texas Grants Search Engine
Use the Texas.gov eGrants website to search for, view the details of, and find contact information for competitive funding announcements from Texas State agencies.
Texas Rural Funders - Grants Hub
The Texas Rural Funders, a nonprofit focused on rural philanthropy, launched their Grants Hub webpage in 2023 to help rural communities navigate the complex grant environment and improve access to grant funding opportunities. The link above takes you directly to their Grants Hub page.

Notices/ Announcements

2020-2025 CEDS Assessment Survey
GCRPC-EDD is seeking input from public, private, and non-profit sector representatives on the district's previous Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). This survey will remain open until close of business on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. 
​Completed surveys can be sent to Kaitlin Strane at [email protected]. 
Click here to review the 2020-2025 CEDS.
Click here to access the survey.

Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG)
  • USDA Rural Development VAPG funding announcement
  • General VAPG Program Information
  • Value Added Producer Fact Sheet
    • Deadline for paper applications is May 16, 2023, the electronic application (grants.gov) deadline is May 11, 2023.
    • Anticipated award announcement date is September 30, 2023.
    •  Program funding level is estimated at $31 million this year.
    • Award amounts: Maximum Planning Grant - $75,000; Maximum Working Capital Grant -$250,000.
    • All applications must include the statutory 1:1 match to be eligible.
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Additional Links

Current Five-Year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
​​2020 Census Information
 

Contact Information

Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission
1908 N. Laurent, Suite 600A
Victoria, Texas 77901

 
Phone: 361-578-1587
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  • Home
  • About GCRPC
    • General Assembly & Board
  • Departments & Programs
    • Aging & Community Services >
      • Area Agency on Aging
      • Aging and Disability Resource Center
      • Area Infomation Center
      • Ombudsman Program
    • Regional Services >
      • 911 Communications >
        • 911 Addressing
        • Maps
      • Criminal Justice
      • Economic Development >
        • Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG)
      • Environmental Resources
      • Homeland Security
    • Public Transportation Services >
      • Fixed Route Services
      • Para Transit Services
      • Americans with Disabilities Act
      • Choose My Ride
      • Fares
  • Careers
  • Contact Us