OMEGA- Local Governments Working For Development

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 counties in Ohio: 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.

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Revolving 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.

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Transportation

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.

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GIS Services

OMEGA provides GIS data, technical assistance, analysis and map creation services for local communities in the OMEGA District.

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What's Happening!

Click here for the latest meeting and event information, newsletters and press releases.

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Data Center

Click here for OMEGA county Profiles, Annual Reports, Impact Statements and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Reports.

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Jefferson County Job Opening

The Jefferson County Regional Planning Commission in Steubenville, Ohio is hiring a director. Under administrative direction, directs, administers, de...

  • September 29, 2016
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Rural Consultation Meetings

OMEGA has compiled an Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (RTIP) for transportation projects within our region, including those from the Ohio Dep...

  • August 16, 2016
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Investing in Appalachia’s Future

Investing in Appalachia’s Future The Appalachian Regional Commission’s Five-Year Strategic Plan for Capitalizing on Appalachia’s Opp...

  • February 4, 2016