Grand Gateway EDA

What Grand Gateway EDA does

Grand Gateway Economic Development Association (GGEDA) is a private nonprofit voluntary association of county, tribal, city, and town governments, rural water/sewer/conservation districts, public school districts, and other public entities operating across a seven-county region of Northeast Oklahoma (Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Ottawa, Rogers, and Washington counties). The organization functions as the designated Economic Development District, Area Agency on Aging (AAA), Regional Transportation Planning Organization, and Council of Governments for the region, serving 52 cities/towns and 11 of Oklahoma's 39 federally recognized tribes including the Cherokee Nation, Delaware Tribe, Miami Tribe, Ottawa Tribe, Wyandotte Nation, Peoria Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe, Modoc Tribe, Shawnee Tribe, Quapaw Tribe, and Seneca-Cayuga Tribe. Its core portfolio spans GIS and mapping services, grant management (EDA, CDBG, REAP, EDIF, CENA), the Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) for communities under 7,000 population, the Area Agency on Aging senior services program, the AmeriCorps Senior Companion Program, the Case Management Advantage Medicaid waiver program, and three transit services (Pelivan Transit, PICK Transportation microtransit, and Veterans Ride Connect covering 29+ counties). GGEDA also coordinates rural fire defense and transportation planning activities, and advocates on behalf of Northeast Oklahoma to state and federal leaders.

The underlying technology stack centers on a Geographic Information System (GIS) for capturing, analyzing, and displaying spatially referenced data, used to produce customized map products for member governments (base maps, utility systems, aerial photos, redistricting data). Pelivan and PICK Transit rely on dispatch and dynamic routing technology for vehicle scheduling. The organization's revenue model is exclusively public-sector grant administration: GGEDA receives federal and state appropriations and passes funds through to communities and seniors. There is no commercial pricing; services are delivered at no direct cost to beneficiaries. Funding sources include the U.S. Economic Development Administration, AmeriCorps, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (via the Oklahoma SHIP Program), the U.S. Department of Transportation (via Older Americans Act Title III), and the State of Oklahoma. The organization operates from its Big Cabin, Oklahoma headquarters with approximately 32 staff across program director, coordinator, and administrative roles.

Name

Grand Gateway EDA

Legal name

Grand Gateway Economic Development Association

Website

https://grandgateway.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Grand Gateway Economic Development Association is a nonprofit council of governments serving 7 counties, 52 cities/towns, and 11 tribes in Northeast Oklahoma with grant administration, Area Agency on Aging services, GIS mapping, and public transit programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community and Economic Development Services

NAICS

Administration of Economic Programs (9261), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intergovernmental Affairs & Federal Grants Administration (BPAIAAAC), State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI), Community Resources, Social Services & Transportation Coordination (HLADALAK)

Keywords

• Area agency on aging
• Community economic development
• Senior transportation services
• Grant administration services
• Rural public transit

Headquarters

HQ city

Big Cabin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal and State Grant Administration: GGEDA administers and distributes federal and state grant funds on behalf of regional councils of governments and member communities. This includes programs such as EDA, CDBG, CIP, REAP, EDIF, CENA, and other federal and state grant programs. Revenue is generated through grant administration fees and program management rather than direct sales of products or services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Grand Gateway Economic Development Association is a voluntary association of local governments in Northeast Oklahoma that administers community and economic development programs, senior services through the Area Agency on Aging and AmeriCorps Senior Program, and rural transportation services including Pelivan Transit, PICK Transportation, and Veterans Ride Connect. The organization also supports member governments and partners with GIS/mapping, grant administration, and Medicare Part D enrollment assistance.

Product overview

Grand Gateway EDA operates as a multi-service regional development organization offering a coordinated portfolio of services primarily focused on community development, senior services, and transportation. The core offerings include GIS/Mapping technology services, grant management assistance (covering EDA, CDBG, REAP, EDIF programs), the Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) for small community funding, Area Agency on Aging (AAA) senior support services, AmeriCorps Senior volunteer program, Case Management Advantage waiver program, and public transit options (Pelivan Transit, PICK Transportation microtransit, and Veterans Ride Connect). These services work together to support the seven-county Northeast Oklahoma region encompassing local governments, tribal entities, and communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REAP (Rural Economic Action Plan): Grant program assisting small communities with infrastructure and community needs funding
• Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
• AmeriCorps Seniors Program
• Pelivan Transit
• PICK Transportation

Products and services

• Area Agency on Aging Designated regional agency providing senior services, advocacy, and resource coordination for older adults in Northeast Oklahoma.
• AmeriCorps Senior Program National service program placing AmeriCorps members with GGEDA to deliver senior engagement and community service activities.
• Pelivan Transit Public transportation service for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and the general public in rural Northeast Oklahoma.
• PICK Transportation Transportation program providing rides for clients of partner human services agencies in the region.
• Veterans Ride Connect Transportation service connecting veterans to medical appointments, VA facilities, and related services.
• GIS and Mapping Services Geographic information systems and mapping support for member governments and regional planning efforts.
• Grant Management and REAP Administration of federal and state grants, including the Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP), for member communities and regional projects.
• Medicare Part D Enrollment Assistance One-on-one counseling and enrollment help for seniors navigating Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cherokee NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCherokee Nation is one of eleven federally recognized tribes represented on the GGEDA Board of Directors and participates in regional economic development initiatives. GGEDA serves as a forum for tribal governments to collaborate with county, city, and other local governments on regional challenges.
• Delaware Tribe, Miami Tribe, Ottawa Tribe, Wyandotte Nation, Peoria Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe, Modoc Tribe, Shawnee Tribe, Quapaw Tribe, Seneca-Cayuga TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTen additional federally recognized tribes (in addition to Cherokee Nation) are represented within GGEDA's service area and participate in the Board of Directors. These tribes are included in GGEDA's seven-county service region and collaborate on regional economic development, planning, and community issues.
• Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as one of nine Councils of Government (COGs) in the GGEDA network. ACOG operates as a regional planning organization in central Oklahoma, collaborating on economic development and planning across Oklahoma.
• Association of South Central Oklahoma (ASCOG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as one of nine Councils of Government (COGs) in the GGEDA network, serving south central Oklahoma.
• Central Oklahoma Economic Development District (COEDD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as one of nine Councils of Government (COGs) in the GGEDA network, serving central Oklahoma as an economic development district.
• Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGGEDA partners with EODD on the Regional Economic Recovery Coordinator position, funded through a U.S. Economic Development Administration three-year grant, serving a 14-county region.
• Indian Nations Council of Government (INCOG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as one of nine Councils of Government (COGs) in the GGEDA network, serving Indian Nations in Oklahoma.
• Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma (KEDDO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as one of nine Councils of Government (COGs) in the GGEDA network, serving southeastern Oklahoma.
• Northern Oklahoma Development Authority (NODA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as one of nine Councils of Government (COGs) in the GGEDA network, serving northern Oklahoma.
• Oklahoma Economic Development Authority (OEDA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as one of nine Councils of Government (COGs) in the GGEDA network, serving statewide Oklahoma economic development.
• South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as one of nine Councils of Government (COGs) in the GGEDA network, serving southwestern Oklahoma.
• Center for Medicare Services (CMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrand Gateway partnered with CMS and the Oklahoma Insurance Department's SHIP Program to assist Medicare beneficiaries with Part D enrollment, Low Income Subsidy, Medicare fraud awareness, and one-on-one counseling.
• Oklahoma Insurance Department, SHIP ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Grand Gateway AAA to assist Medicare beneficiaries with enrollment, counseling, and fraud awareness through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program.
• Oklahoma Lions ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in the Annual Diabetes Health Screening Initiative in Northeast Oklahoma, providing free screenings including vision, glaucoma, high blood pressure, diabetes, pulmonary disease, and osteoporosis screenings through the Oklahoma Lions Club Mobile Van.
• Wyandotte Nation, Quapaw Tribe, Miami Tribe, Delaware Nation, Ottawa/Peoria Tribe, Seneca Cayuga Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of OklahomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeven tribal nations partner with Grand Gateway AAA and the Oklahoma Insurance Department SHIP Program for the Annual Diabetes Health Screening Initiative, providing culturally relevant outreach to tribal seniors.
• DOCServices, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOCServices, Inc. provides transportation services in Craig, Delaware, and Ottawa Counties under the Older Americans Act Title III program, administered by Grand Gateway AAA.
• Community Action Resource and Development (CARD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARD provides transportation services in Mayes County under the Older Americans Act Title III program, administered by Grand Gateway AAA.
• Tulsa Port of CatoosaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresented on the GGEDA Board of Directors as an economic development interest. The Tulsa Port of Catoosa, recognized as the world's most inland port, is located on the Kerr-McClellan Arkansas River Navigation System within the GGEDA region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• National Association of Development Organizations (NADO): National membership association representing 500+ regional development organizations including EDDs, COGs, and planning districts across the U.S. Comparable as the industry/ecosystem body that GGEDA's peers belong to - useful as an industry-association reference point rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments (ASCOG): South central Oklahoma COG providing regional planning and economic development services. Direct peer in the same Oklahoma COG network performing analogous council-of-governments functions.
• Eastern Oklahoma Development District: Regional council of governments and economic development district serving eastern Oklahoma. Directly comparable as a peer COG administering EDA, CDBG, and rural development programs - and is explicitly named as a GGEDA partner on the Regional Economic Recovery Coordinator position.
• Central Oklahoma Economic Development District (COEDD): Central Oklahoma EDD providing economic development and planning services. Direct peer among the nine Oklahoma COGs serving similar rural and small-city member governments.
• Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG): Central Oklahoma regional planning organization providing economic development, transportation planning, and intergovernmental services. Listed as one of nine Oklahoma COGs in the same network as GGEDA.
• Indian Nations Council of Government (INCOG): Tulsa-area COG and economic development district serving Indian Nations in Oklahoma. Direct peer providing regional planning, economic development, and intergovernmental coordination services, listed among GGEDA's COG network.
• Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma (KEDDO): Southeastern Oklahoma EDD administering EDA and state economic development programs. Direct peer in the Oklahoma COG network with overlapping grant administration and member services.
• Northern Oklahoma Development Authority (NODA): Northern Oklahoma development authority providing regional planning and economic development services. Direct peer in the same Oklahoma COG network serving similar small and rural communities.
• South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA): Southwestern Oklahoma development authority offering economic development and planning services. Direct peer in the same Oklahoma COG network with comparable member-government structure.

Broad incumbents

• Oklahoma Economic Development Authority (OEDA): Statewide Oklahoma economic development organization serving as the umbrella EDD coordinating sub-state districts. Comparable but operating at a broader (statewide) scale, potentially capturing larger federal earmarks and political visibility than GGEDA's regional scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

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