Berkshire County CEDS Priority Project Submissions - FY26

The Berkshire County Priority Project list inventories regionally significant economic development projects submitted for consideration by project proponents.

Please note that this is NOT a grant application. The Berkshire Economic Development District, which manages the Berkshire County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), is requesting this information in order to track the most impactful economic development projects throughout the region. Projects are included in the region's CEDS based on their ability to help diversify, stabilize, and strengthen the region’s economy. Annual review and updates help maintain and refine the list on an ongoing basis.

This form is for the submission of Priority Projects not already listed in the current Berkshire County CEDS. To view the current Berkshire County CEDS, click HERE. Priority Project descriptions begin on page 91.

Submissions sent through this form will be taken into consideration by the CEDS Committee for inclusion in the 2026 UPDATE to the existing CEDS. If you would like to attend an upcoming committee meeting to further explain your project, please indicate below.

Submissions are due no later than March 13, 2026. Please review the questions below and gather the information you'll need to complete this form. It cannot be saved for future editing.

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* 1. Project Name/Title:

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* 2. Municipality (location of project)

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* 3. Project Sponsor/Developer/Lead Organization:

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* 4. Project Contact Person:

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* 5. Contact Person email:

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* 6. Contact Person phone

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* 7. CEDS Priority Project Category:

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* 8. CEDS Alignment - Which of Berkshire County's current CEDS Goals would your project help achieve? Please check all that apply:

Healthy People - fostering the wellbeing of all residents through affordable and equitable access to food, housing, education, and healthcare

Resilient Communities - equipping our municipalities to serve constituents, steward resources, and manage governance effectively

Future-Ready Workforce - preparing our workforce through a lifespan approach to education, training, upskilling, and career versatility

Strong Business Environment - providing a streamlined ecosystem of support through access to capital, technical assistance, and opportunities for expansion

Robust Infrastructure - prioritizing improvements to critical elements of economic prosperity and resilience, including transportation, utilities, and communications

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* 9. Project Description (Please provide a 1-2 paragraph summary, addressing: What is the overall purpose? Who are the primary beneficiaries? Is this a programmatic or construction-based project?):

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* 10. Anticipated Project Impact (how will this project positively impact Berkshire County from an economic development perspective?):

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* 11. Is there a website we should visit to review additional information? If so, please provide the URL here:

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* 12. If you would like to upload files that will help committee members understand more about your project, please do so here:

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* 13. Are you interested in attending an upcoming CEDS Commitee meeting to further explain your project?

Yes

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* 14. Primary NAICS Sector for Project:

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* 15. Total Estimated Project Cost:

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* 16. Percentage of Cost Committed/Secured:

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* 17. Funding Partners/Potential Funding Partners (please indicate amounts or percentages, if confirmed):