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.

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Latest News

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

April 11, 2024

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 […]

April 5, 2024

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 […]

April 4, 2024

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 […]

April 1, 2024

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 […]

March 28, 2024

Appalachian Ohio State of the Region Conference Registration Opens Registration is now open for the Appalachian Ohio State of the Region Conference focusing on “Rural Solutions.” Join stakeholders from across the Appalachian Ohio Region for the 12th Annual State of the Region Conference hosted by Ohio University. The event will be held on Tuesday, May […]