The Pre-Project Planning Program recognizes that small and medium-sized communities may not have adequate resources to develop catalytic economic development projects necessary to transform the community and attract private investment. This program offers targeted technical assistance to address gaps in capacity and expertise to ultimately generate more Vibrant Communities projects across the state.

Advance Your Community’s Overall Capabilities

Program Overview

The program is designed to provide technical support to small and mid-size eligible communities that want to pursue a Vibrant Communities Grant but have gaps getting to implementation. View the full Pre-Project Planning Program Guidelines.

Scope of Assistance

Planning services are intended to assist communities with identified, prospective projects that they have been unable to implement but that are strategic and potentially catalytic in nature. Services are designed to take projects from the idea phase to implementation. Examples of assistance include:

1. Market and industry studies.

2. Building or site due diligence.

3. Capacity planning and stakeholder coordination.

4. Capital or budget planning.

5. Advising on local economic development tools (e.g., zoning code, building and development codes, and financial tools).

6. Development timeline planning.

7. Marketing and prospectus development.

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Connect with the JobsOhio Regional Network Partner in your area to learn how the Pre-Project Planning Program can assist you.

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