We proudly serve the rural counties and communities of Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, Tioga and Tompkins.
What We Do
We are a Regional Planning Agency that offers shared services to our member counties across the rural Southern Tier of New York.
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Funding Opportunities
We are the community’s local partner to federal planning and economic development investments.
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In 2017
In 2019, we reviewed 24 project proposals and provided technical guidance to 18 unique organizations, seeking $950,000, hosted 2 Industry Summits for 260 & supported Cortland & Norwich IRT for $1,139,242.
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Our Role
We support sustainable community programs and projects, striving to improve local opportunities for residents and businesses across the region.
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Municipal Services
We offer leadership support and technical assistance in project development, grant writing and administration, geospatial development and data analysis, with consideration for our natural resources across the region.
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2020 Watershed Virtual Forum: Upper Susquehanna Coalition & OCCA
Join the Upper Susquehanna Coalition & Otsego County Conservation Association [...]
Request for Proposal: Developing the Southern Tier’s Opportunity Zone Portfolio
PROPOSAL: Southern Tier 8 Regional Board is seeking an experienced [...]
Federal Data Resource for Substance Use Disorder: Rural Community Toolbox
Explore the newly launched Federal Rural Community Toolbox and Substance [...]
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC): Federal Investment request due July 29, 2020
2020 grant initiative funded by the US Department of Labor, [...]
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