Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments
Established in 1969, ASCOG is one of 11 Councils of Governments in the State of Oklahoma, and one of several hundred planning organizations across the country. We are a voluntary association of town, city and county governments within the eight county region of Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Jefferson, McClain, Stephens and Tillman counties.
Headquartered in Duncan, Oklahoma, our purpose is to assist our local government members in planning for various needs across the region. From community and economic development to aging services, the hallmark of ASCOG is regional partnerships and cooperation. These things help strengthen our local governments’ individual and collective capacities.
REAP
The Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) Grant was created through legislation in 1996 to improve life in rural Oklahoma. It’s purpose is to assist small communities, towns, counties and unincorporated with populations under 7,000, and which have little or no funding capabilities. REAP grants fund a variety of projects that enhance economic development, promote intergovernmental cooperation, promote and enhance public health and safety, and/or implement regional or local plans. Click here to learn more. 2020 REAP AWARD RECIPIENTS http://www.ascog.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2020-REAP-Recipients-3.pdf 2021 ASCOG REAP Workshop Recording https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/u9Z_DJD78FFIfNbzuFrYYoE5FK2iT6a81yIY-aJfyk1d2XYauuqZFuDLMr5kzUwK 2021 ASCOG REAP Awards
ADvantage Managed Care
ASCOG ADvantage Case Management – 580.736.7983 ADvantage Case Management services are available. Services might include assistance with purchasing medications, personal care, nursing service, and homemaker chore if Medicaid eligible. ADvantage case managers provide wrap-around, in-home services to seniors and adults with disabilities who are at risk of nursing home placement. ADvantage Brochure
Fort Sill Joint Land Use Study
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Committees on Prevention of Elder Abuse
ASCOG is partnering with representatives from local law enforcement, district attorneys, Adult Protective Services, domestic violence shelters, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, local service providers and long-term care facilities to establish committees in all eight ASCOG counties for the prevention of elder abuse. The first committee is meeting in Duncan and represents Stephens and Jefferson Counties. For more information on how to participate on one of these committees, please contact Kris Manriquez at 580.736.7976.
2020 Census
Population is used to determine how much federal money come back to our areas. An accurate count is vital for every community and county. Danielle Carpenter has been assigned to serve as the coordinator for the 2020 Census in ASCOG’s eight county area. If you would like to volunteer your help is greatly appreciated. She can be contacted at carp_da@ascog.org or at 580.736.7969. 2020 Census Informational Questionnaire SORTPO 2020 Census Timeline
CENA Implementation Manual Updated
Click here to see the latest implementation manual for the Community Expansion for Nutrition Assistance (CENA) grant. The purpose of the CENA grant is to provide funding for general improvement of nutritional conditions of eligible senior centers that will assist with: increasing meals served and expanding other needed services for senior residents of the ASCOG planning and service area. For more information, contact Jazmin Shipley at 580.736.7029,