Goals

The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) is a multi-purpose association of regional governments that delivers a diverse array of federal, state, and local programs while fulfilling its primary function as a regional planning organization.

Employment

CWCOG offers a variety of planning, economic development and community engagement opportunities.

Requests for Proposals

The CWCOG has engaged with Verdantas to provide consulting services on the review and determination of productive uses of existing dredge material stockpiles created following the eruption of Mount St. Helens. The work will continue through June 2026.

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

CARBON REDUCTION PROGRAM

The Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) is a federal-aid transportation program established in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act providing funding for projects designed to reduce transportation emissions, defined as carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from on-road highway sources. Eligible projects include replacement of street lighting and traffic control devices with energy-efficient alternatives; bicycle/pedestrian improvements eligible under the Transportation Alternatives program; a public transportation project under 23 USC 142; or acquisition, installation, or operation of publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure.

APPLICATION DUE MARCH 12, 2026

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT

The Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program provides flexible funding that may be used by states and localities for transportation improvement projects. Eligible projects include general planning, bridge projects, pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure or EV charging.

APPLICATION DUE APRIL 20, 2026 AT 12:00 PM

Calendar

Resources

CWCOG has resources for businesses, organizations and regional governments.

Surveys

Upon request, surveys are available on paper or in other languages. Questions may be directed to CWCOG by regular mail at PO Box 128, Kelso, WA 98626; via email to cwcog@cwcog.org.

The CWCOG is conducting its 2026 update to the Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) and needs your feedback. The HSTP helps establish regional needs and priorities, both for the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization region and on a county by county basis. Your responses to this survey will provide valuable insight and help us direct federal, state, and local money to where it can help the most.

You can access the digital version of this survey using the following link: 2026 Transportation Access Survey

The survey deadline is April 3, 2026.

If you would like a physical version of this survey, please select the correlating PDF to the County you would like to fill out a survey for. Completed surveys can be mailed to our mailbox at CWCOG, PO Box 128, Kelso, WA 98626 or dropped off at our office.

Public notice

April 2026 Metropolitan Regional Transportation Amendment

Open amendment here

Title VI: Notice to Public

The CWCOG operates in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.

Those persons with limited English Proficiency may request language assistance through oral, visual, and/or written translation at no cost to the individual.

For assistance or questions regarding the CWCOG’s Title VI or Limited English Proficiency policies or to file a complaint, please contact the Agency’s Title VI Coordinator at (360) 577-3041.

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El CWCOG opera de acuerdo con todas las leyes federales y estatales aplicables, incluido el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, sin distinción de raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, estado civil, edad o discapacidad.

Aquellas personas con dominio limitado del inglés pueden solicitar asistencia lingüística a través de traducción oral, visual y / o escrita sin costo para el individuo.

Para asistencia o preguntas sobre el Título VI de CWCOG o las políticas de Dominio Limitado del Inglés o para presentar una queja, comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título VI de la Agencia al (360) 577-3041.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) to gather statistical data on participants and beneficiaries of the agency’s federal aid highway programs and activities. The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments collects information on race, color, national origin, gender, age, and disability status of the attendees to this public meeting to ensure the inclusion of all segments of the population affected by a proposed project.

The CWCOG wishes to clarify that this information gathering process is completely voluntary and that you are not required to disclose the statistical data requested in order to participate in this meeting.

This form is a public document.

The completed forms will be held on file at the CWCOG office. For further information regarding this process, please contact the CWCOG Title VI Coordinator by phone at (360) 577-3041 or e-mail at TitleVI@cwcog.org.

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