2021 ARC/GOA Pre-Application Deadline Extended to June 30, 2020
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.
Upcoming Events
Executive Board/Summer Mixer
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.
Environmental Review Record – East Wheeling Avenue Sanitary Sewer Project
On behalf of the City of Cambridge, OMEGA has completed the Environmental Review Record for the East Wheeling Sewer System Project. The review is subj...
OMEGA Project Profile
OMEGA has a new Project Profile form to assist in the submission of potential projects. OMEGA staff will use the information submitted to determine wh...
ARC/GOA Pre-Apps Now Due June 30, 2020
OMEGA is now accepting pre-applications for Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and Governor’s Office of Appalachia (GOA) projects. 2021 Pre-A...
Disaster Loan Assistance
If you have suffered substantial economic injury and are one of the following types of businesses located in a declared disaster area, you may be eli...
