OMEGA - Connecting Communities to Resources
OMEGA’s Mission Statement: Provide a Pathway to Enhance Community and Economic Growth in our Region.
OMEGA is a collaborative body of member governments that serves as a facilitator between state and federal government agencies and local entities to provide opportunities in economic and community development through networking, education, planning, research, and allocation of resources.
We serve ten Ohio counties: Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Muskingum, & Tuscarawas.
Services we provide
Grant Resources
OMEGA helps local communities and government agencies with ARC, EDA, CDBG, OPWC, OWDA and many other grant funding sources. Planning and grant administration services are also available.
Read MoreRevolving Loan Fund
The Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) offers low-interest loans to business in conjunction with bank financing. RLF funds are used in the event that full financing cannot be obtained from a bank.
Read MoreTransportation
OMEGA is a Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) serving eight counties in the OMEGA District that are not members of a Metropolitan Planning Organization. The eight counties are: Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Muskingum, and Tuscarawas.
GIS Services
OMEGA provides GIS data, technical assistance, analysis and map creation services for local communities in the OMEGA District.
What's Happening!
Click here for the latest meeting and event information, newsletters and press releases.
Read MoreData Center
Click here for OMEGA county Profiles, Annual Reports, Impact Statements and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Reports.
Upcoming Events
Notice of Public Hearing No. 2 – Village of Bowerston
The Village of Bowerston intends to apply to the Ohio Development of Development for funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – ...
PY 2025 ARC/GOA Area Development Pre-Application
Appalachian Regional Commission / Governor’s Office of Appalachia Pre-Application 2025 Pre-Application Pre-Application Instructions 2025 ARC Gui...
DO Hall Business Center Expansion Environmental Assessment
The Environmental Assessment for the DO Hall Business Center Expansion was prepared by the Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA) on behalf ...
