EAST TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
The East Texas Economic Development District (ETEDD) strives to promote economic development and job creation throughout the fourteen county region of East Texas. ETEDD coordinates with economic development entities to assist communities, cities, and counties in the region with reaching their economic goals through tourism, planning, and development.
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OUR DISTRICT
The ETEDD is administered by the East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG). Our program district is the 14-county region served
by ETCOG including Anderson, Camp, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Marion, Panola, Rains, Rusk, Smith,
Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood counties.
What we do?
Partnership planning
We work directly with EDA to administer the Economic Development Partnership Planning program for East Texas.
Grant research, assistance & administration
We can research, write, and provide post-grant administration for economic development grants for which you may qualify.
Strategic planning
We are actively involved with shaping the strategic direction of economic development in our region. Partner with us!
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WRITING
STRATEGY
What's new & exciting
ETCOG is proud to host the Texas Department of Agriculture on March 12th to hold a TxCDBG Regional Outreach Meeting. Join us to hear a TxCDBG grant program overview of requirements, allocation formula, upcoming funding opportunities, and TDA's one-year action plan. Eligible applicants in our region are all non-entitlement communities, which include all of our cities with the exception of Tyler, Marshall, and Longview. When Thursday, March 12, 2026 10:00 AM Where ETCOG Headquarters 3800 Stone Road Kilgore, TX 75662 Please RSVP your attendance !
ETCOG is proud to host the Texas Department of Agriculture on November 30th to hold a TxCDBG Kickoff Meeting. Join us to hear about grant allocations planned for our region and an overview of proposed changes to the application process.
