Welcome to Southeast Indiana READI
Regional Economic Acceleration
and Development Initiative (READI)
We Want to Hear From You
We want your collaboration with SEI READI’s Regional vision for READI 2.0. Please fill out the survey that aligns with your needs and experiences. You’re welcome to fill out one or all survey questionnaires.
Request for Project Information
SEI READI Inc. is in the process of preparing a Regional Growth and Development Strategy for the six county region that includes Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland and Union Counties. This Regional Growth and Development Strategy will be used to apply for a competitive grant and/or loan commitment offered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)as a part of the READI 2.0 program.
How will we use the information: The project information collected during this ‘Request for Project Information’ will be used to estimate and set target goals for the SEI Region’s READI 2.0 investment.
What will we not do with the information: We will not be including detailed information on proposed projects in the submitted Strategy. We also will not limit the project identification process to only this Request for Project Information.
For more information on the READI 2.0 initiative, including a Policy Overview and Application Guidance, please visit https://indianareadi.com/resources
HOW YOU CAN PREPARE
To prepare for the Request for Project Information, SEI READI Inc. is providing this informational sheet to help individuals and entities with project ideas to begin gathering baseline information and materials. Project activities are limited to capital projects or infrastructure improvements.
Additionally, the project must advance one of the following regional goals:
- Housing and Neighborhoods:
We will increase the total number of housing units throughout the region and ensure that units are available at attainable price points based on regional incomes and annual wage earnings.
- Tourism, Recreation, and Lifestyle:
We will reinforce the region’s competitive advantage as an outdoor destination, through the development and enhancement of recreational features, residential amenities, and supporting quality-of-life programs.
- Infrastructure:
We will ensure that the region’s infrastructure systems meet the needs of our current and future residents and businesses.
- Business Retention, Growth, and Attraction:
We will grow the local and regional economy by supporting business recruitment, expansion, and attraction efforts, to generate more high paying jobs.
- Child care:
We will expand access to quality and affordable daycare and early education programs throughout the region.
All final project materials are due by December 22, 2023.
READI 2.0
Timeline & Information:
Additional details on READI 2.0, including program structure, eligibility requirements, metrics, READI 2.0 goals and focus areas, application details, etc. can you be found here. Questions from the regions can also be sent to READI@iedc.in.gov.
Why SEI READI Matters
READI funds have presented us with an opportunity accelerate talent attraction by community reinvestment. Together, our regions are working toward a better future. In an unprecedented regional movement in Southeastern Indiana, cities, towns, and counties are joining forces to streamline our process in order to better secure state funding.
The Goal
We are working to achieve a better Southeast Indiana through regional collaboration. By working together, we will compete for Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI).
Used in the most effective way possible, these funds would provide an opportunity for economic growth and talent attraction. More importantly, these developments have the ability to accelerate talent retention in Indiana. We want our valued residents to call Indiana home for years to come.
Project Development
Rising and Thriving
Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union: SEI READI is about a collaborative group of Indiana Communities taking control of their destinies
Joining Together:
Defining Our Regional Initiative
By joining together, we aim to achieve a higher
probability of success in obtaining the greatest
allocation of state funding possible.
Who we are
We are cities, towns, and counties working as one. By joining together, we aim to achieve a higher probability of success in obtaining the greatest allocation of state funding possible. We call ourselves the affordable Cincinnati address, as our region has a small town feel with big city amenities.
Our conveniently adjacent location to Cincinnati is comprised of great schools, affordable housing, a thriving business community, with safety and a relaxed lifestyle supported in every welcoming corner of Southeast Indiana.
Who they are
READI is a funding opportunity for areas across Indiana. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) has allocated $500 million in state appropriates to help support strategic investment.
In addition, the READI initiative is expected to match local and private sector investment by a ratio of 4:1.
SEI READI News
SEI READI opens Request for Project Information as region pursues READI 2.0 funding
For Immediate Release Local governments, developers, employers, utilities, non-profits invited to share proposals through December 22, 2023 (SOUTHEAST INDIANA) - Southeast Indiana citizens, businesses, visitors, and stakeholders are invited to [...]
READI 2.0 Community Surveys
For Immediate Release Southeast Indiana citizens, businesses, visitors, and former residents are invited to complete short surveys to help the region prioritize future investments in the region and [...]
Gov. Holcomb Rolls Out Next $500M for READI 2.0
Press Release For Immediate Release Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 Next Round of Holcomb’s signature community development program looks to build on the $12.2B of transformational investment from round [...]
Sanitary sewer project planned- Sunman moves ahead thanks to SEI READI grant
Wanda English Burnett EDITOR Published in the Versailles Republican, July 27, 2023 The town of Sunman is moving ahead with a master plan that will take them [...]
OHIO COUNTY TOURISM AWARDED READI GRANT
Press Release from Ohio County Tourism RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: Ohio County Tourism, Inc. was recently awarded a $50,000 grant award from the Indiana Economic Acceleration and Development [...]
UNITED WAY RECEIVES $140K GRANT TO IMPROVE CHILD CARE ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY IN SE INDIANA
Press release from United Way of Greater Cincinnati GREENDALE, Ind. (June 15, 2023) – United Way of Greater Cincinnati Southeast Indiana (UWGC SE Indiana) received a $140,000 grant [...]
