Grant Administration

ACOG frequently oversees the task of distributing state or federal dollars to local communities within its boundaries. Such grants may range from small mini-grants to help promote alternative fuels to more substantial Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) monies intended for economic development and transportation improvement projects. Regardless of the purpose or amount, program staff work with the membership and the Board of Directors to develop a process for making fair decisions regarding distribution of the monies. The final decisions rest with the Board and funding agencies.

In addition, ACOG serves as the Regional Clearinghouse for federal grant applications and plans for direct federal development (such as building a post office). The clearinghouse facilitates coordination among applicants, local jurisdictions and state agencies to ensure that proposed federally funded projects and programs are consistent with and further areawide goals and objectives. In addition, the clearinghouse process helps ensure that programs are environmentally sound and do not duplicate other area efforts.