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WELCOME to the Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments
The NWMO-RCOG is a regional organization offering a variety of programming, products and services, both on the municipal
and regional level, to our member governments. We serve 41 towns in Atchison, Holt, Gentry, Nodaway and Worth Counties in
northwest Missouri.
DOCUMENTS [archive]
CURRENT NEWS
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT
5-5-2008
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has begun accepting grant applications from private organizations
and municipal, state and federal agencies for the fiscal year 2008 grant round of the federal Recreational Trails
Program.
The Recreational Trails Program is funded through the Federal Highway Administration as part of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users. A minimum of $900,000 is expected in this cycle.
Eligible project categories include development of trail development or renovation and preservation. All grants are awarded on a reimbursement basis; a minimum 20 percent match is required for projects. Applications must be postmarked by July 18.
To assist potential project sponsors with the application process, Department of Natural Resources staff is planning grant application workshops throughout the state during June:
• Jefferson City -- June 4, 10 a.m., Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Conference Center, Bennett Spring Conference Room, 1739 E. Elm St.
• Kansas City -- June 11, 10 a.m., Mid-America Regional Council, Westview Conference Room, 600 Broadway, Suite 300
• Springfield, June 12, 10 a.m. Myers Alumni Center, Hospitality Room, 300 South Jefferson
• St. Louis -- June 24, 10 a.m., East-West Gateway Council of Governments, One Memorial Drive, Suite 1600
• Sikeston -- June 25, 1 p.m. Sikeston City Parks and Recreation/Clinton Building, 501 Campanella Drive
For more information about the program or workshops, to access an application form or to register online for a workshop, go to www.mostateparks.com/grantinfo.htm. Applications can also be requested by contacting the Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, Grants Management Section, 1659 E. Elm St., Jefferson City, MO 65101 or calling 573-751-3442.
For news releases on the Web, visit www.dnr.mo.gov/newsrel. For a complete listing of upcoming meetings and events in the state park system, visit the online calendar at www.mostateparks.com/events/events.htm.
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CEDS
4-30-2008
The Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments (NWMORCOG) has recently completed the development of a new
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). This document serves as a mechanism for improving economic
development activities, and can be used as a key tool in bringing attention to the planning and developmental efforts
of persons and organizations within the region. This updated CEDS report will serve as a long-term guide for the
political and development communities and will provide a template for economic growth in the region. This report will
be submitted to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) on April 30, 2008, to fulfill the EDA Reform Act of 1998
Guidelines.
NWMORCOG staff used established EDA requirements to prepare the 2008 CEDS Update Report. The initial portion of
the CEDS provides an assessment of Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, and Worth counties. This evaluation includes
historical data, population trends, transportation, agricultural and natural resources, industry specifics, local
economic information, available human resources, and infrastructure. Using information collected, regional strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threat were identified. Goals and objectives were created to enhance the strengths and
opportunities, while minimizing the weaknesses and threats. A new CEDS is required to be submitted to EDA at least
every five years. The 2008 CEDS will serve as an outline for activities and program strategies to be implemented
through the year 2013 and will be updated via a CEDS performance report on an annual basis as required by EDA.
The new CEDS will be available for viewing on this website as soon as approval is received from EDA.
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