Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission

OVRDC is a regional partnership dedicated to the development of Southern Ohio. We coordinate federal, state and local resources to serve members from twelve counties.

Services include:

NRAC Clean Ohio Conservation Program Now Accepting Applications

Scioto Brush Creek Gladys Riley Preserve in Scioto County part of NRAC Clean Ohio program Total $4.8 million Available for NRAC Clean Ohio Program – Apply Now The District 15 Natural Resources Assistance Council (NRAC) has released guidelines and application instruction for Round 20 of the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program. This program is […]

Now Accepting Proposals for Broadband Consultant

Request for Proposals for Broadband Consultant The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) is requesting proposals from experienced firms, groups, or individuals to perform Broadband Planning Coordinator duties in the regions consisting of the 12-county OVRDC region and the 8-county Buckeye Hills Regional Council (BHRC) in southern Ohio. This is a contract-based position, and the […]

PRESS RELEASE Surface Transportation Block Grant Program

Apply Now for OVRDC’s Surface Transportation Block Grant Program WAVERLY, OH The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) is now accepting applications to the Regional Transportation Planning Organization Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG). House Bill 54 of the 135th Ohio General Assembly allocated funding for the Regional Transportation Planning Grant Program to assist rural […]

NEW! Regional Transportation Resource Guide

Are you Looking for Transportation in Southern Ohio? A new regional Transportation Guidebook of resources is now available to the public. The book contains all known transportation services available organized by county. The guidebook is easy to read and contains many resources that will make finding a ride to work, medical appointments, grocery shopping more […]

OVRDC Full Commission Meeting and Election of Officers

OVRDC Full Commission Meeting and Election of Officers Held March 28th On Friday, March 28, 2025, OVRDC welcomed members and guests to the spring Full Commission Meeting and Election of Officers in Scioto County at the historic Marting’s Building, 515 Chillicothe Street in Downtown Portsmouth. The guest keynote speaker, Sam Sutherland, Portsmouth City Manager, shared […]

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April OVRDC Executive Committee Meeting
Apr 24, 2025    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
The April OVRDC Executive Committee Meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at the OVRDC office, 73 Progress Drive, Waverly, Ohio. Please note [...]
ODOT Small City Program Opens
May 1, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025    
12:00 am
Application Process for ODOT Small City Program The project solicitation process will begin May 1 of each year. This annual solicitation process will be for [...]
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