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Redwood Region RISE's Economic Roadmap Receives Federal Recognition
April 22, 2025
April 22, 2025
The Redwood Region RISE Regional Roadmap, a comprehensive 10-year economic development plan for Tribal Lands and Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino Counties, has been formally recognized as a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) by the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
Federal Designation Opens New Opportunities
This milestone is part of a broader achievement for California, as all 13 California Jobs First regional plans have now received this critical federal designation. The approval means every community across the state has a federally recognized economic strategy, unlocking new funding opportunities and resources.
A Comprehensive Approach to Regional Growth
Led by Regional Convener, the California Center for Rural Policy, the Regional Roadmap provides both a baseline assessment of the current economic landscape and detailed strategies for equitable growth in four key sectors: Arts, Culture, and Tourism; Health and Caregiving; Renewable and Resilient Energy; and Working Lands and Blue Economy.
Building Essential Foundations
The roadmap also addresses six critical enablers for regional success: Broadband, Entrepreneurship, Food Security and Access, Housing, Infrastructure and Transportation, and Workforce Development.
This recognition comes at a pivotal time, as RRRISE is about to announce $9 million in Catalyst Awards to 10 high-impact projects across the region.
For more information about the Regional Roadmap and Redwood Region RISE's ongoing work, visit the RRRISE homepage.