ALBANY – New York is keeping the momentum going with a second round of funding for Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council grant competition.

Cuomo defined 10 regional councils last year and tasked them with developing long-term strategic plans for economic growth and job creation. The councils are public-private partnerships made up of local experts and stakeholders from business, academia, local government and non-governmental organizations.

More than $785 million was awarded between the competing regions in 2011, including $49.4 million in the Southern Tier for projects ranging from flood recovery to rural farm revitalization to infrastructure improvements.

For this year, the Chenango County Industrial Development Agency is applying for assistance on the New York Susquehanna & Western Railway project and the Development Chenango Corporation is working with the village and town of New Berlin, for a Main Street grant and a sewer project, respectfully, said Commerce Chenango Economic Development Director Jennifer Tavares.

The City of Norwich and Opportunities For Chenango are also defining multiple projects.