"COG" is an abbreviation for Council of Governments.

  • There are 11 COGs in Oklahoma, each representing a multi-county planning district. Each of the state's 77 counties falls within a COG region.
  • COGs are partnerships of - and provide resources to - the local governments in their regions.
  • COGs perform a host of critical functions that positively affect quality of life and economic development.
 
     
 
 


COG programs and activities include:

  
 
  • Local & Regional Planning
  • Transportation
  • Workforce Development
  • Programs for Senior Citizens
  • Develop & Administer Grants
  • Rural Fire Defense
  • Demographic & Census Data Centers
  • Community Development
  • Business Loans
  • GIS Mapping
  • Economic Development
  • Environmental Services
  • Rural Development
  • 911 System Service
 
     
 
   

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  • COGs are partners with numerous state and federal agencies, obtaining and administering grants for programs.
  • COGs are governed by volunteer boards of directors composed of elected officials & business/community leaders.
  • COGs are recognized for their fiscal responsibility and outstanding capabilities in professional program management.