Economic Development Project and Grant Development
Capabilities
At the core of the mission of CRD is assisting communities and businesses with economic development projects and strategies that enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in Northwest Ohio. CRD collaborates with economic development offices, regional planning organizations, and businesses to provide technical assistance including:
- Targeted Industry Analysis
- Grant Writing and Administration
- Data and Research for Grant Proposals
Our Projects
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)
CRD provided technical assistance to the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority on their successful $2.4 million application to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for a CARES Act Recovery Assistance Grant to create a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) for businesses in northwest Ohio.
MetalX & Nature Fresh Farms
CRD partnered with the Village of Delta, Fulton County, and the Maumee Valley Planning Organization to assemble a successful application for $958,885 in Economic Development Administration (EDA) Public Works funds for construction of the proposed Village of Delta Raw Water Service project. The project immediately served two beneficiaries: Nature Fresh Farms, Inc. and MetalX, LLC, which are both located in the Village of Delta. Nature Fresh Farms utilizes the raw water supply for irrigation purposes to support the expansion of their greenhouse operations while MetalX uses the supply for dust control during the processes at their proposed new scrap metal recycling facility.
CRD can partner with your community or business!
Updated: 08/20/2025 11:25AM