Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association
Connecting communities to resources.
Since 1968, OMEGA has helped ten Appalachian Ohio counties secure funding, plan for the future, and build stronger communities — as a Local Development District, Economic Development District, and Regional Transportation Planning Organization.
- $75M+
- in ARC grant awards secured
- $140M+
- in investment leveraged
- 10
- counties served
- 1968
- serving the region since
What we do
Funding and planning that move the region forward
From federal grants to regional transportation and broadband, OMEGA connects member communities to the resources they need.
ARC Grants
A federal-state partnership creating opportunities for self-sustaining economic development across Appalachia.
$75M+ in ARC awards secured
Learn moreEconomic Development (EDA)
As a certified Economic Development District, OMEGA facilitates U.S. Commerce Department EDA grant programs.
Learn moreCommunity Development
One-on-one grant proposal assistance and counseling for local officials, non-profits, and individuals.
Learn moreBusiness Development
Revolving loan funds and the 166 Loan program to help businesses grow and create jobs in the region.
Learn moreTransportation (RTPO)
Ohio's designated RTPO for rural east-central Ohio, giving local officials a voice in transportation planning.
Learn moreRegional Broadband
Planning and stakeholder engagement to expand reliable, affordable broadband across Appalachian Ohio.
Learn moreOne Ohio
Administering opioid-settlement funds to support recovery and prevention across the region.
Learn moreThe region we serve
Ten counties. One shared future.
OMEGA serves Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Muskingum, and Tuscarawas counties — and is Ohio’s designated Regional Transportation Planning Organization for rural east-central Ohio.
View the regional map- RTPO-designated county
- Member county
What’s happening
All news →OMEGA RTPO Long-Range Transportation Plan Survey Now Open
Residents across the region are invited to help shape the future of transportation in east-central Ohio.
OMEGA Adopts Updated Long-Range Transportation Plan
The Executive Board approved the region's guiding transportation document following extensive public input.
Mid-Ohio Mobility Solutions — Notice to Bidders
OMEGA seeks a program evaluation consultant for the Mid-Ohio Mobility Solutions initiative.
Notice of Public Hearing — City of Cambridge
A public hearing on a proposed community-development project in the City of Cambridge.
Transparency
Reports & data, easy to find
Annual reports, audits, economic-impact studies, and regional plans — all searchable and filterable in one place.