Buckeye Hills Regional Council

What Buckeye Hills Regional Council does

Buckeye Hills Regional Council is a council of governments founded in 1968 and headquartered in Marietta, Ohio, serving eight counties in southeast Ohio: Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and Washington. The organization operates through four divisions — Aging & Health, Home Care, Community Development, and Planning — delivering coordinated public services to roughly 101-250 employees' worth of regional capacity. Its primary functions are serving as the exclusive administrative liaison and Local Development District for multiple federal and state funding programs (Ohio Public Works Commission District 18, Appalachian Regional Commission, U.S. Economic Development Administration, Community Development Block Grant, Clean Ohio, and OneOhio Region 12), and connecting older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and community leaders with program enrollment, technical assistance, and direct services.

The council's service portfolio includes aging and disability program navigation (PASSPORT, Assisted Living, and Next Generation MyCare Medicaid waivers; Medicare and Medicaid counseling; farmers market coupons; home accessibility improvements; energy bill assistance), community development services (planning, transportation planning, GIS, brownfields assessment, Buckeye Hills Forward regional economic strategy), and grant administration across OPWC SCIP/LTIP, ARC, EDA, CDBG, Clean Ohio, and Surface Transportation Block Grant programs. No proprietary technology platform, API, or mobile application is offered; the technology footprint consists of a WCAG 2.1 AA-compliant website with online intake, live chat, downloadable forms, and social media channels, alongside a YouTube content program produced in partnership with Ohio University.

The business model is that of a quasi-governmental nonprofit council of governments rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue is derived from federal and state appropriations administered through Ohio Department of Medicaid, Ohio Department of Development, the Governor's Office of Appalachia, ARC, EDA, OPWC, and Older Americans Act funding, with no direct fees charged to residents. Buckeye Hills operates a sales-led, relationship-driven go-to-market motion, reaching constituents through a toll-free advice line (800-331-2644), community-based field service delivery, in-person and virtual training events, and digital channels. The council facilitated $63.8 million in leveraged investment across 50+ projects in 2023 and $132 million in cumulative Appalachian Community Grant Program awards, with approximately $140 million in OPWC SCIP/LTIP flowing through District 18 over the past 20 years; these are pass-through and administered amounts rather than retained organizational revenue, which is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Buckeye Hills Regional Council

Legal name

Buckeye Hills Regional Council

Website

https://buckeyehills.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Buckeye Hills Regional Council is a council of governments serving eight counties in southeast Ohio, delivering aging and disability services, community development, planning, and federal-state grant administration through its Aging & Health, Home Care, Community Development, and Planning divisions.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Council of Governments Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health & Substance Use Program Funding (Public Health) (HLAJALAI), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Government grant administration
• Regional planning services
• Aging and disability services
• Community development funding
• Council of governments

Headquarters

HQ city

Marietta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Grant Administration: The organization serves as a liaison and administrative agent for various federal and state funding programs including Ohio Public Works Commission (District 18 liaison), Appalachian Regional Commission (Local Development District/Economic Development District), Economic Development Administration, Community Development Block Grant, and Clean Ohio. They help communities access and administer infrastructure and community development funding.
2. Program Services Revenue: Provides aging and health services connecting older adults and individuals with disabilities with Medicaid waiver programs (PASSPORT), Medicare help, and home care services. Revenue comes from government healthcare programs and aging services funding.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Buckeye Hills Regional Council is a council of governments that administers federal and state funding programs (CDBG, OPWC, EDA, Clean Ohio, ARC, OneOhio) and delivers aging, home care, community development, and regional planning services to residents, local governments, and service providers across eight southeast Ohio counties. It serves as the statutory liaison between local communities and state/federal funding agencies while directly connecting older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers with healthcare, transportation, and in-home support programs.

Product overview

Buckeye Hills Regional Council is a council of governments dedicated to improving the lives of residents in southeast Ohio through four core divisions: Aging & Health, Home Care, Community Development, and Planning. The organization operates as a multi-service platform providing direct services to older adults and caregivers (including Medicaid/Medicare assistance, travel solutions, and home accessibility support), community development support (including planning, GIS, and brownfields assistance), funding administration for federal and state programs (CDBG, OPWC, EDA, Clean Ohio, ARC), and resources for service providers. The portfolio includes grant programs, planning initiatives like Buckeye Hills Forward, and administrative services such as OneOhio Region 12.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aging & Health Services Connects older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers with program and enrollment information including travel solutions, Medicaid/Medicare help, PASSPORT waiver assistance, Assisted Living waiver help, Next Generation MyCare, farmers market coupons, home accessibility improvements, and energy bill assistance. Includes a toll-free advice line with interpreter services.
• Community Development Services
• Service Provider Resources
• Buckeye Hills Forward
• OneOhio Region 12 Administration
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
• Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Funding
• Economic Development Administration (EDA) Programs
• Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program
• Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Funding
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Surface Transportation Block Grant Program

Quantifiable outcome

• $132 million awarded through Appalachian Community Grant Program to communities in the region
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Ohio Public Works CommissioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBHRC serves as the District 18 liaison for Ohio Public Works Commission, administering the State Capital Improvement/Local Transportation Improvements Programs (SCIP/LTIP). Over the past 20 years, the program has invested approximately $140 million in District 18 to assist local governments with infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, water, wastewater, solid waste, and storm water facilities.
• U.S. Economic Development AdministrationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBHRC serves as an Economic Development District (EDD) through the U.S. Department of Commerce, preparing and submitting Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) every five years and serving as liaison between EDA and eligible applicants in the District.
• Appalachian Regional CommissioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAs a Local Development District, BHRC works in partnership with ARC to promote regional strategies for economic development. They review proposals, manage investments, and guide ARC funding decisions for Appalachian Ohio communities. ARC approves funding for more than 400 projects annually throughout the 13-state Appalachian Region.
• Governor's Office of AppalachiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio's Governor's Office of Appalachia (GOA) was formed in 1986 to maximize ARC investments in Ohio with matching state funds. Ohio is the only state in the ARC region to match the federal allocation with state funds. BHRC works closely with GOA on Appalachian Community Grant Program applications and administration.
• Ohio Department of DevelopmentcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBHRC partners with Ohio Department of Development on Community Development Block Grant programs, including residential public infrastructure, economic development, and downtown revitalization funding for non-entitlement communities.
• Ohio Valley Regional Development CommissionstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between Local Development Districts to document Appalachian Community Grant Program projects through video production collaboration with Ohio University. The partnership captures the transformation of communities receiving ACGP funding.
• Ohio UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ohio University media professor Andie Walla and students from Intermediate Video Production and Media Production for the Community courses to produce video documentaries profiling Appalachian Community Grant Program projects across southeast Ohio.
• Ironton-Lawrence Community Action OrganizationstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead applicant for Wonderful Waterfronts Appalachian Community Grant Program. BHRC supported communities in assembling regional applications that were truly regional in scope, including Marietta's Levee Park improvements as part of this initiative.
• Ross CountystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead applicant for Downtowns and Destinations Appalachian Community Grant Program award of $154 million. BHRC supported communities including Village of Chauncey as part of this regional initiative.
• Noble County Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Noble County Health Department to provide collapsible grocery carts for eligible transit riders in Monroe and Noble counties through BHRC's Mobility Management program, improving food access for older adults and people with disabilities.
• Monroe County Community FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrant funding from Monroe County Community Foundation supporting the grocery cart program for transit riders, addressing transportation barriers and food access for seniors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA): Cleveland-area metropolitan planning organization that administers federal transportation and community development funds across five counties. Comparable as a peer regional planning body with overlapping federal designations.
• Eastgate Regional Council of Governments: Northeast Ohio regional council covering Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties. Operates the same council-of-governments model with transportation planning, aging services, and economic development program administration.
• Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission: Fellow Ohio Local Development District and council of governments serving adjacent Appalachian Ohio counties. Directly comparable as a peer ARC LDD administering the same federal/state funding programs in a contiguous geography.
• Area Agency on Aging, Region 8 (AAA8): Adjacent Ohio Area Agency on Aging serving older adults with PASSPORT, Medicare, and caregiver support. Operates the same Aging & Health service model that BHRC's Aging & Health division delivers in its eight-county footprint.
• Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC): Central Ohio regional planning commission providing transportation, housing, and community development planning across a multi-county region. Comparable as a peer regional planning entity, though serving a more urban constituency.
• Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG): Northwest Ohio council of governments providing regional planning, transportation, and aging services. Comparable structure and service portfolio to BHRC, though operating in a more metropolitan context.
• Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA): Multi-county council of governments in eastern Ohio with overlapping ARC LDD and EDA EDD designations. Directly comparable as a peer regional planning and economic development council serving a similar rural Appalachian constituency.

Others

• National Association of Development Organizations (NADO): National membership association representing regional development organizations including BHRC. Comparable as the industry association that has recognized BHRC with 2025 Impact Awards and 2026 transportation awards.
• Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC): Federal-state funding body that designates and funds Local Development Districts including BHRC. Comparable as the upstream programmatic counterpart whose funding flows are intermediated by BHRC and its peer LDDs.
• Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development Commission (Historical Predecessor Entity): Predecessor entity to the current Buckeye Hills Regional Council; relevant context for understanding the organization's evolution. Listed for historical comparison only.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1tfMunlHm8K-t5NB3ivDqg
• Facebookfacebook.com/BuckeyeHills
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/buckeyehills
• Instagraminstagram.com/buckeye_hills_rc
• Xx.com/buckeyehillsrc

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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