In addition to the above general economic development activities, EDD is responsible for the revolving loan fund program, the Targeted Business Assistance Fund, and the Community Development Block Grant program. The Six County Procurement Technical Assistance Center is a program to assist area businesses in being awarded federal government and commercial contracts. A GIS system is available to provide communities with the planning assistance. The Weatherization Program is a service to low income residents of the Six County Area that are in need of a way to reduce their energy usage. The Program is available to all low-income residents of the area but a preference is given to those who are elderly, handicapped or have small children.
Eligibility is based solely on income.
Applications and program information are available at the Office of Housing Services. The HOME Program provides low interest loans to low to moderate-income people in the Six County Area. The State adopted policy helps promote affordable housing, which is beneficial to the economic development of an area. Also increases the availability of affordable units, and prevents or minimizes displacement. The program starts in November and for the first two weeks target the elderly and disabled, after which it is open to the general public.