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:

Work Begins on a Coordinated Regional Transit Plan

Regional Transit Coordination Council Holds First Meeting OVRDC hosted the first Regional Transit Coordination Council Meeting in Waverly on April 9, 2024, with 33 attendees from across the region who met and approved the first draft of sections of the Regional Coordinated Transportation Plan. The Council consists of stakeholders from each of the county’s Transportation […]

How to Get the Grant: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Training

CDBG Funds Training Now Available on-demand on OVRDC YouTube Channel On April 9, 2024, OVRDC hosted an in person and online training called How to Get the Grant: Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) with staff members from the Office of Community Infrastructure, Jared Thomas, Community Development Analyst and Ben Kepple Deputy Chief with the Ohio […]

Comment now on Proposed Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Projects

Submit You Feedback OVRDC has nearly $1.1 million in available funding for the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program SFY25. OVRDC STBG funds can be used for roadway projects that occur on federal-aid eligible routes within the OVRDC RTPO region. There are a few exceptions to that rule that would also be eligible for the […]

Welcome Candi Cox to the OVRDC Planning Department Team

Candi Cox has joined OVRDC as a Development Specialist. Candi previously worked for over 18 years in the Juvenile Court and Prosecutor’s Office of Pike County. Her experience with project casework documentation, confidentiality and research will be a valuable contribution allowing her transferable skills to enhance the work of our expanding planning department team. “I […]

OVRDC Safety Action Plan Survey

  OVRDC Safety Action Plan Public Participation Survey Your Voice Matters! The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) is conducting a survey to inform the Regional Safety Action Plan now in development. Our goal with the survey is to hear about your experience regarding transportation and traffic safety in the OVRDC Region and incorporate your […]

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Last Day for Public Comment on CEDS
Oct 26, 2022    
4:00 pm
The public review period of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) update draft is open. Comments, suggestions and corrections may be submitted for review and [...]
October OVRDC Executive Committee Meeting
Oct 27, 2022    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
The next OVRDC Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 27, at 1:30 pm. To conduct the business of the organization, we must [...]
Governor's Office of Appalachia Information Session for Appalachian Community Grant Program (ACGP)
Oct 28, 2022    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Upcoming Information Sessions: Appalachian Community Grant Program - The Governor’s Office of Appalachia and Local Development Districts will host in-person opportunities to learn more about [...]
Appalachian Community Grant Workshops Hosted by OVRDC
Nov 1, 2022    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join the Governor's Office of Appalachia for a full information session, outlining the guidelines and including Q&A. Make plans to register and be in the [...]
Appalachian Community Grant Program (ACGP) Workshops Hosted by OVRDC
Nov 2, 2022    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join the Governor's Office of Appalachia for a full information session, outlining the guidelines and including Q&A. Make plans to register and be in the [...]
Appalachian Community Grant Program (ACGP) Workshops Hosted by OVRDC
Nov 3, 2022    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join the Governor's Office of Appalachia for a full information session, outlining the guidelines and including Q&A. Make plans to register and be in the [...]
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