News – Page 29

OVRDC provided technical assistance to multiple public and private non-profit organizations in FY 2016, resulting in the following outcomes: 300 jobs created, 276 jobs retained, 1,940 households and 96 businesses served with water and/or sewer, approximately 1,200 people served with up-to-date medical care, 1,516 people trained for employability and $14593000 in private investment leveraged. For a list of all OVRDC ARC projects for 2016 see the 2016 Annual Report.

OVRDC is Now Accepting FY 2017 ARC Grant Pre-Applications

Post author:OVRDC
Post published:February 11, 2016
Post category:Community Development

The time to get your Appalachian Regional Commission pre-applications in to OVRDC is now! As some of you are aware, there is an increased allocation of funding through the State of Ohio for ARC projects beginning in FY’16, so now…

Former OVRDC Members Visit OVRDC

Post author:OVRDC
Post published:February 11, 2016
Post category:News

We would like to thank Roger Rhonemus, Former OVRDC Vice-Chairman; Opal Spears Porter, Former OVRDC Treasurer and Jeff Spencer, Former OVRDC Executive Director for joining us today, here at the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission Office. We enjoyed having you…

Ohio Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) Designation

Post author:OVRDC
Post published:February 3, 2016
Post category:RTPO

ODOT has announced that Governor Kasich has designated the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) as an Ohio Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO). Over the last two years, the RTPO Pilot Program has benefited the State of Ohio in many…

State of Our Bridges – Part II

Post author:OVRDC
Post published:December 29, 2015
Post category:RTPO

As part of our role as an RTPO, OVRDC is working on a variety of transportation-related data visualizations. The map below is just one example of several maps that will become part of a future RTPO Map Portal. Using examples…

Sign up to attend February 9th GIS User Group workshop!

GIS User Group Topic Survey for 2016

Post author:OVRDC
Post published:December 16, 2015
Post category:GIS

Loading...

Census Tract Finder

Post author:OVRDC
Post published:December 9, 2015
Post category:Maps

ODOT Office of Local Programs Upcoming FY16 Solicitation

Post author:OVRDC
Post published:December 7, 2015
Post category:RTPO

The Ohio Department of Transportation's Office of Local Programs will soon begin the FY16 solicitation cycle for the Small City, Municipal Bridge, and TAP funding programs. Applications for the Small City and Municipal Bridge programs will be accepted January 1st…

Learn more about major funding opportunities in the OVRDC region

ARC Reimbursement Support for DOL Tech Hire Partnership Grants Competition

Post author:OVRDC
Post published:December 3, 2015
Post category:News

Approximately $100 million will be made available for this opportunity. The full announcement can be found here: http://www.grants.gov/view-opportunity.html?oppId=280094 ARC Reimbursement ARC plans to reimburse organizations serving the Appalachian Region up to $5,000 for costs incurred in developing a Tech Hire…

Surface Transportation Bill FAST Act Update

Post author:OVRDC
Post published:December 3, 2015
Post category:RTPO

The House and Senate have reached a conference agreement on a 5-year reauthorization package for highway and transit funding. The $305 billion package includes $230 billion for highways, $60 billion for public transportation, $10 billion for passenger rail and $5…

Fire Truck

Application for FY 2015 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Announced

Post author:OVRDC
Post published:December 2, 2015
Post category:News

The FY 2015 AFG application period will open on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 8 am EST and will close on January 15, 2016 at 5 PM EST. Application assistance tools are available. Begin your application now by utilizing the application assistance tools available below.

FY 2015 Assistance to Firefighter (AFG) Application Assistance Tools

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) – Available Now
Application Workshop Schedule
Workshop Presentation
AFG Get Ready Guides
- Get Ready Guide – AFG Narrative
- Get Ready Guide – Grant Application
AFG Self-Evaluation Assistance
- Operations & Safety
- Vehicle Acquisition
AFG Application Checklist
AFG Cost Share Calculator

(more…)