AUGUST 31, 2023
Program announcement and launch.
SEPTEMBER 2023
Region information sessions and question period through September 30, 2023.
OCTOBER 13, 2023
IEDC Program FAQs posted publicly.
SEPTEMBER 2023 - FEBRUARY 2024
Regions develop their funding applications; IEDC visits each participating region to see READI 1.0 investments and discuss future vision/strategy.
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Regional applications due to IEDC.
APRIL 11, 2024
IEDC Board approval of investment commitments / allocations to regions.
MAY - JUNE 2024
IEDC meets with each region to provide feedback on the READI 2.0 applications and begins discussions about program next steps.