Projects funded through the SCRC program must meet one of six strategic goals:
Goal 1: Invest in Critical Infrastructure
Objective 1.1 – Expand the region’s basic water and sewer infrastructure to be more resilient.
Objective 1.2 – Expand and improve access to affordable and reliable digital infrastructure (e.g., broadband, cellular).
Objective 1.3 – Support expanded regional transportation infrastructure systems and transit services.
Goal 2: Improve Health and Support Services Access and Outcomes
Objective 2.1– Support initiatives that expand access to affordable, high-quality healthcare and services that support overall mental and physical health.
Objective 2.2– Provide support to build capacity for navigating and accessing support services.
Goal 3: Strengthen Workforce Capacity
Objective 3.1– Promote workforce development programs (e.g., apprenticeships, internships, on the job training, programs at technical and community colleges) for local high-demand job opportunities (e.g., plumbers, electricians, etc.).
Objective 3.2– Increase enrollment in and completion of critical training programs by investing in wrap-around services.
Goal 4: Foster Entrepreneurial and Business Development Activities Objectives
Objective 4.1– Support the expansion of access to business capital (e.g., micro loans) to support innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic equity.
Objective 4.2– Invest in programs and business opportunities that address critical challenges facing SCRC communities while providing opportunities to attract and retain talent locally.
Goal 5: Expand Affordable Housing Stock and Access
Objective 5.1– Increase access to wrap-around services and legal assistance to resolve title, heirship, land tenure, and eviction issues.
Objective 5.2– Support enrollment in and access to homebuyer programs.
Objective 5.3– Invest in efforts to improve the affordability and availability of quality housing across the region.
Goal 6: Promote Environmental Conservation, Preservation, and Access
Objective 6.1– Invest in air, water, and soil clean-up efforts that impact historically disadvantaged communities.
Objective 6.2– Preserve and expand access to the SCRC region’s natural resources to increase outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities.
