Goals

The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments 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

Request for Proposals – Consultant

A consultant is being sought to provide input and guidance on the productive use of dredge material stockpiles created following the eruption of Mount St. Helens.

Deadline for proposals is January 8, 2026.

Download the Q&A to access the responses to questions received through December 30, 2025. This notice will be modified on December 30 to include any additional responses that may be necessary or to note that this is the final document for use in the proposal development process.

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

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.

Grant Applications

Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Set-Aside (Transportation Alternatives) – 2026 Call for Projects

The Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Set-Aside (Transportation Alternatives [TA]) provides federal funds for community-based projects that expand travel choices and enhance the transportation experience by integrating modes and improving the cultural, historical, and environmental aspects of our transportation infrastructure.

The TA program is a federal cost reimbursement program. Only after a Local Agency Agreement has been approved by WSDOT can project costs become eligible for reimbursement. This means project sponsors must incur the cost of the project prior to being repaid.

Application Deadline: February 26, 2026

Follow this link to submit a completed application.

Public Review

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.

Link to form:

Title-VI-Public-Involvement-Form-English.pdf