Appalachian Ohio’s regional council
Connecting communities to resources.
Since 1968, OMEGA has helped ten east-central Ohio counties secure funding, plan for the future, and build stronger communities.
$215M+
invested in the region since 1968
- $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 moreNot sure where to start?
Tell us what your community needs — our assistant points you to the right program, report, or contact.
The 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 →Long Range Transportation Plan
Beginning in December 2023, OMEGA staff began work on the 2025-2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). This plan identifies transportation needs, policies, strategies, and projects over the next twenty-five years. It
Mid-Ohio Mobility Solutions Notice to Bidders – Program Evaluation Consultant
Kurt Ufholz, President Mid-Ohio Mobility Solutions, Inc.
OMEGA Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) Long-Range Transportation Plan Survey
OMEGA Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2: City of Cambridge
The City of Cambridge intends to apply to the Ohio Development of Development for funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Flex Grant a federally funded program administered by the State. On January
Transparency
Reports & data, easy to find
Annual reports, audits, economic-impact studies, and regional plans — all searchable and filterable in one place.