Discover Authentic American Adventures!
Winding roads, rolling hills, rivers and creeks, plus some of the best food in the Midwest - it can all be found in Ohio's Appalachian Country. This 32 county region spans from Ohio's southwest corner all the way up to it's northeast corner, following the Ohio River.
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RFP Announcement
APPALACHIAN OHIO
DESTINATION ASSESSMENT AND STRATEGIC PLANNING RFP
February 9, 2026
Deana Clark, Board President
Ohio’s Appalachian Country, dba Appalachian Ohio
Dear Prospective Consultant or Firm,
Appalachian Ohio invites proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide Destination Assessment and Strategic Planning Services as part of a federally funded planning initiative focused on strengthening organizational capacity and advancing tourism-driven economic development across Ohio’s 32 Appalachian counties.
This engagement is funded in part with federal funds awarded through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) READY Grants to Grow Initiative and must comply with all applicable federal requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards).
The selected consultant(s) will work closely with Appalachian Ohio’s Board of Directors, membership, and regional partners to develop implementation-ready planning documents that will guide the organization’s growth, sustainability, and future regional leadership role.
Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format no later than March 2, 2026.
We appreciate your interest in supporting this important work for Appalachian Ohio.
