Prince Edward / Lennox & Addington Community Futures Development Corporation (PELA CFDC) is proud to announce its support of the Bath Community Revitalization Committee.

“The downtown area is in desperate need of a physical revitalization” says Andy Fitzgerald. “The first phase of the project will be to improve the physical appearance of the RBC corner, the waterfront access area, and the main intersection” says Andy.

(Current view of Bath)(Planned Revitalization)

Th ese changes, along with other changes, which will follow in subsequent phases, will have a positive impact on the community as a whole. These enhancements will increase the economic development and impact by encouraging tourists to stop and visit the unique shops and restaurants in the community.

The support from PELA CFDC comes in the form of $8000 from the Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP). Throughout the year, PELA CFDC accepts applications for the EODP which is announced once a year, usually in August. Categories for the EOPD include Business Plan, Youth Intern, Local Initiatives, and Community Capacity. The grants are open to any business or organization which operates within the PELA region.

“It is great to be able to support projects like this” says Justin Manlow, who is the EODP administrator. “Any time we can support a project that will benefit the entire community as well visitors is a win win situation” says Justin.

To learn more about PELA CFDC and its grass roots approach to economic development or the EODP program and how you can apply for next year’s funding, please contact one of our friendly staff at either location in Picton or Napanee. You can also visit us at www.pelacfdc.ca.