Programs | DETCOG

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

2-1-1 Texas

Provides information and referral assistance to all persons seeking access to local programs and services.

Area Agency on Aging

(AAA) provides services and funding to enable older citizens to live dignified, independent and productive lives.

CDBG Support

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) provides communities with resources to address development needs.

Disaster Recovery

DETCOG works with the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and local cities & counties

to rebuild & repair damages following natural disasters.

Economic Development

As an Economic Development District, DETCOG works to identify and assist with job creation opportunities in our region.

Public Saftey

Provides assistance and support to governmental entities and First Responders in formulating a regional strategy to access funding for any disaster.

Regional Housing Authority

The DETCOG Regional Housing Authority improves access to quality housing for everyone and encourages self-sufficiency for low-income families.

Regional 9-1-1 Network

DETCOG is the administrative authority for 9-1-1 emergency communications in State Planning Region 14.

RSVP

RSVP, is one of the largest volunteer networks in the nation for people 55 and over. You can use the skills and talents you’ve learned over the years, or develop new ones while serving in a variety of volunteer activities within your community.

Solid Waste Grants

Invests hundreds of thousands of dollars into local projects for environmental cleanup, recycling and community beautification.

Transportation Planning

Provides administrative support for the Deep East Texas Rural Transportation Planning Organization

Youth Services

Provides counseling, crisis intervention, parent education and many other services.

Law Enforcement Training

DETCOG’s Public Safety Programs utilize Criminal Justice Grant Funding to provide free Law
Enforcement Training to the Law Enforcement Communities in the Deep East Texas Region.

Broadband

DETCOG continues to make progress toward the goal of ensuring every household in Deep East Texas has access to affordable, reliable broadband.

Deep East Texas Council of Governments and Economic Development District

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES