Upper Arkansas Area Council Of Governments, Inc.

What Upper Arkansas Area Council Of Governments, Inc. does

Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments, Inc. (UAACOG) is a quasi-governmental 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the designated regional convener for Colorado's Planning and Management Region 13, formed in 1974 under federal legislation and a Colorado State Executive Order. Headquartered at 3224-A Independence Rd in Cañon City, it serves Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, and Lake Counties—3,673 square miles and approximately 82,511 residents—with select programs extending into Park, Teller, Huerfano, and Saguache Counties. Governance rests with an eight-member Board of Directors composed of elected officials (one county commissioner and one municipal official from each county), chaired by H.A. "Buck" Wenzel, Mayor of Silver Cliff, with Dave Paul serving as Executive Director.

UAACOG operates a portfolio of approximately ten program lines under a unified umbrella: Area Agency on Aging (caregiver respite, Meals on Wheels, ombudsman services for residents 60+), Head Start (federally funded preschool in Fremont County), Women, Infants, and Children (multi-clinic nutrition program), Housing (HUD-approved counseling, Housing Choice Vouchers, home repair loans, Self-Help Housing), the Upper Arkansas Area Development Corporation (Gap Loans and Direct Loans plus Enterprise Zone tax credits), Transportation (Fremont County Transit administration and the Central Front Range TPR), CSBG Emergency Assistance, TEFAP food distribution, Mini-Grants for local governments, and the SS4A Safety Action Plan. The organization holds NAEYC accreditation, a Colorado Shines Level 4 rating, Pyramid Demonstration Site designation, and HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency status.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through federal and state grants (HHS, USDA, HUD, DOT, CDHS, CDOT, DOLA, OEDIT) supplemented by small program-income streams from the UAADC business loan portfolio and tax-deductible donations. Most services are provided free to income-eligible residents. UAACOG has no proprietary technology platform, no patents or trademarks, no AI/ML capability, and no venture funding; it is not an equity-investible enterprise and operates on annual appropriations renewals.

Name

Upper Arkansas Area Council Of Governments, Inc.

Legal name

Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments, Inc.

Website

https://uaacog.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments is a quasi-governmental 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the designated regional convener for Colorado's Planning and Management Region 13, delivering Head Start, WIC, senior services, housing, business lending, transportation, and emergency assistance across four core counties and adjacent service areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government & Community Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Rural, Tribal & Special-Population Housing Programs (FSALAKAL)

Keywords

• Regional government services
• Community development programs
• Human services coordination
• Economic development financing
• Housing assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Canon City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

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. Federal and State Government Grants: UAACOG receives significant funding from federal and state programs including Head Start (federally funded preschool), WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program), CSBG (Community Service Block Grant), Area Agency on Aging (Older Americans Act), transportation grants (Formula Grants for Rural Areas 5311), and housing assistance programs funded by HUD and Colorado Division of Housing.
2. Business Loan Program Income: The Upper Arkansas Area Development Corporation provides Gap Loans and Direct Loans to businesses, generating program income from loan repayments and interest. Loan amounts range from $5,000-$100,000 with interest rates 2% above prime based on risk.
3. Donations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, UAACOG accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations. Donors can direct their contributions to specific programs such as Head Start or WIC.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments (UAACOG) is a quasi-governmental 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers community services across Colorado's Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, and Lake Counties. It administers federal and state programs spanning human services (Head Start, WIC, Area Agency on Aging), economic development (business loans through UAADC, Enterprise Zone tax credits), housing assistance (home repair loans, Housing Choice Vouchers, HUD counseling), transportation planning and funding, emergency financial assistance, and food distribution. The organization also supports local governments through mini-grants and the Central Front Range Transportation Planning Region.

Product overview

UAACOG is a quasi-governmental 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community service programs rather than a unified technology product. The organization operates as an umbrella organization with distinct programs including Mini-Grants for local government projects, Area Agency on Aging services for seniors, Upper Arkansas Area Development Corporation for business financing, WIC nutrition program, Head Start preschool, Housing programs (repair loans, vouchers, counseling, self-help housing), Transportation administration, CFR/TPR transportation planning, CSBG Emergency Assistance, and Food Distribution. These programs operate independently under UAACOG's coordination, serving Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, and Lake Counties in Colorado.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Area Agency on Aging

Quantifiable outcome

• 93 families and 179 individuals impacted by CSBG Emergency Funds in 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Care and Share Food Bank for Southern ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood distribution partnership providing USDA foods to low-income households in Fremont County through the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Care and Share works with 289 partner agencies across 29 counties in Southern Colorado.
• Food Bank of the RockiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado Department of Human Services contracts with Food Bank of the Rockies to distribute high-quality American-grown foods through TEFAP program to neighbors in need.
• Weld Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado Department of Human Services contracts with Weld Food Bank as part of TEFAP distribution network in Colorado.
• Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner for TEFAP food distribution programs and WIC program administration. Provides income eligibility guidelines, program oversight, and coordination with federal USDA programs.
• Colorado Division of HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Colorado Division of Housing to provide home repair loans for low-income homeowners in Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, Lake, Park, and Teller Counties. Addresses housing problems including roofs, electrical, heating, plumbing, and accessibility modifications.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency providing pre-purchase counseling, post-purchase counseling, foreclosure prevention, and financial counseling throughout Colorado. Also funds Housing Choice Voucher Program administered by UAACOG.
• CHFA (Colorado Housing and Finance Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHFA strengthens Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development. Partner in providing homeownership education and counseling services.
• National Rural Housing Coalition / Self-Help HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with National Rural Housing Coalition and Self-Help Housing Spotlight for mutual self-help housing program where participants contribute sweat equity toward construction of their homes.
• Colorado Legal ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Colorado Legal Services to provide free legal services for seniors aged 60+ through the Area Agency on Aging program.
• Golden Age Center (Fremont County)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGolden Age Center provides Fremont County Transit services and congregate meal services. UAACOG administers transit funding to this provider for demand-response transportation in Fremont County.
• National Head StartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFremont County Head Start is a federally-funded program monitored by Office of Head Start. National Head Start provides program standards, guidelines, and federal oversight.
• Parent PossibleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent Possible oversees and promotes evidence-based home visiting and parent engagement programs in Colorado, ensuring parents have tools and resources for their child's development.
• Pyramid (National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCPMI works to improve implementation of effective practices for children's social-emotional outcomes. UAACOG Head Start is a Pyramid Demonstration site with all staff trained in Pyramid strategies.
• Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUAACOG hosts Central Front Range Transportation Planning Region (TPR) meetings and reports to CDOT as required. TPR represents Teller, Fremont, Custer, Park, and rural El Paso Counties for transportation planning.
• Towns of Brookside, Coal Creek, Rockvale, Silver Cliff, Westcliffe, Williamsburg and City of FlorencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeven rural communities partnering with UAACOG on the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan project. Each community has unique identity but shares transportation challenges including limited resources and aging infrastructure.
• Christ First Community ChurchcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFood distribution site for Emergency Food Assistance Program in Fremont County. Provides location for monthly commodities distribution (9am-11am on second Monday of each month).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG): Largest Colorado council of governments, serving the Denver metro area. Same statutory designation and program portfolio structure (Area Agency on Aging, transportation planning, regional coordination) but at significantly larger scale; useful benchmark for capacity and grant competitiveness.
• San Luis Valley Council of Governments: Rural Colorado COG serving Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache Counties. Highly comparable given similar rural-Colorado governance model, multi-county regional planning, and human services delivery focus.
• Northwest Colorado Council of Governments: Rural Colorado COG serving seven counties including Eagle, Garfield, and Routt. Direct peer given similar rural mountain-region service area, multi-county governance structure, and program breadth in aging, economic development, and transportation.
• Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments: Regional Colorado council of governments serving El Paso, Teller, and Park Counties. Directly comparable structure: administers aging, transportation, and human services programs in a similar rural-urban Colorado context under the same statewide COG framework.
• East Central Council of Governments: Colorado COG serving Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson, and Lincoln Counties. Direct rural peer operating Area Agency on Aging and community services programs under the same Colorado COG statutory framework.

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Aging (NCOA): National nonprofit and advocacy organization for older adults that partners with and supports Area Agencies on Aging like UAACOG's. Comparable in mission focus on senior services, caregiver support, and economic security for adults 60+.
• National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a): National membership organization representing the network of Area Agencies on Aging, including UAACOG's. Highly relevant given UAACOG's AAA designation and the organization's role in advocacy, training, and program support for AAAs nationwide.

Others

• NeighborWorks America: Congressionally chartered nonprofit that supports a national network of affordable housing and community development organizations. Relevant peer for UAACOG's HUD-approved housing counseling, home repair lending, and self-help housing programs.
• National Head Start Association: National membership organization supporting Head Start programs including UAACOG's Fremont County Head Start grantee. Peer given the program-specific operational and policy alignment for federal early childhood programming.
• National Association of Regional Councils (NARC): National membership organization for regional councils of governments, including UAACOG. Peer given representation and advocacy for the same statutory regional council framework under which UAACOG operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CentralFrontRangeTPR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/upper-arkansas-area-council

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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