COIC

05/12/2026

Residents in Bend’s Romaine Village are working with local students to clear wildfire hazards and create defensible space around homes. The effort is helping elderly and disabled homeowners reduce fire risk ahead of wildfire season.

05/12/2026

It starts with us. Take five minutes or less to add your voice to the Open Poll: cocap.us/ai

The Central Oregon Civic Action Project (COCAP) is bringing Central Oregonians together online, in small groups, and in a representative deliberative problem-solving forum to discuss how AI is shaping the communities we love and how we can build an approach to AI that benefits everyone.

Join us for facilitated conversations with others in your community to discuss the issues further. Invite your friends and neighbors to have their say too.

Your input directly informs the recommendations to policy-makers that follow. Together we can do great things!



OSU-Cascades City of Redmond, Oregon City of Bend, Oregon Government COIC

04/21/2026

Happening Today! Join us at the Madras-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center at the Weaver Awards Microgrant Info Session - Madras

At least 20 microgrants, of $2,500 to $5,000 will be available through a new program focused on building connections in Central Oregon. These microgrants are part of the new Weaver […]

04/21/2026

Join us tomorrow, April 21st, at the Madras-Jefferson County Chamber to learn more about the Weaver Awards microgrant program!

If you or someone you know is interested in a grant, join us on Tuesday April 21st at 10AM as COIC provides information on The Weaver Awards!

09/04/2025

We want to hear from you!💭

The Central Oregon Intergovernmental council (COIC) is looking for residents to provide input on their communities needs and priorities during power outages and other emergency situations. Those who complete the survey can enter a chance to win a $50 gift card!💲

Participation is anonymous and voluntary - no personal information will be shared.

Survey link ➡️
English - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TM828L6
Spanish - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TM828L6

Help shape the first ever Central Oregon Energy Resilience Plan!

08/18/2025

The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) is looking to speak with residents to inform upcoming public messaging campaigns. They are offering $75 to residents who participate in 1-hour focus groups at the following locations: Madras, Warm Springs, Bend, Redmond, La Pine, and Prineville. I encourage you to register your interest by clicking this link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez4LJXx2cD5ktcMtoGpfPJnJFD7riuOAT8TL5I0IOq09o1WQ/viewform .
Participation is anonymous - you do not have to provide personal information
The focus groups are being conducted by a research organization on behalf of your regional government
Focus groups will be conducted in Spanish and English

Hola a todos: Me comunico con ustedes por una interesante oportunidad. El Consejo Intergubernamental de Oregon Central (COIC) está buscando hablar con residentes para diseñar futuras campañas de mensajes públicos. Están ofreciendo $75 a los residentes que participen en grupos focales de 1 hora en las siguientes ubicaciones: Madras, Warm Springs, Bend, Redmond, La Pine, and Prineville. Los animo a registrar su interés haciendo clic en este enlace - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9ua5b_IgY-c4efdWmACG1iBl5-fbLZvbpWZypCD_aIQ3cTA/viewform .

La participación es anónima, no es necesario que brinde información personal.
Los grupos focales son dirigidos por una organización de investigación en nombre de su gobierno regional.
Los grupos focales se realizarán en español e inglés.

08/14/2025

We want to hear from you! 💬

The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) is looking for residents to join a 1-hour focus group to help shape future public messaging campaigns.

Locations: Madras, Warm Springs, Bend, Redmond, La Pine, and Prineville
💵 Earn $75 for one hour of your time
🗣 Available in English & Spanish
Participation in anonymous - no personal information required

Sign up here:
English ➡ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez4LJXx2cD5ktcMtoGpfPJnJFD7riuOAT8TL5I0IOq09o1WQ/viewform
Spanish ➡ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9ua5b_IgY-c4efdWmACG1iBl5-fbLZvbpWZypCD_aIQ3cTA/viewform

Help us make Central Oregon's transportation safety messages stronger - and get paid for your feedback!

06/12/2025

Thanks to EVERYONE who made Try Transit Week a success!

06/05/2025

COIC's Executive Director and Board Chair riding the bus to the Board of Director's meeting in Redmond during Try Transit week at Cascades East Transit!

05/12/2025

Thanks to everyone who attended CET's Open House event to explore new renovations and amenities at Hawthorne Station!

Cascades East Transit hosted an open house to show off new safety features, accessibility upgrades, EV charging and bike tools at Hawthorne Station.