Five County Association of Governments

resource active confidence: Medium status: Draft updated 2026-08-11

Type: resource
Status: Draft
Confidence: Medium
Tier: D
Builder-tier: C
Founder-tier: D
Activity-signal: 2026-03-11 · https://www.utah.gov/pmn/sitemap/notice/1064093.html
Activity-checked: 2026-08-14
Focus: Entrepreneurship Communities, Funding, Late Stage Growth
Primary Location: St. George, UT
Utah Location: Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, and Washington counties, UT
Region: Five County region
Map Location: 1070 W 1600 S, Building B, St. George, UT 84770
Coordinates: 37.081333, -113.606188
Location Precision: exact
Location Source: https://fivecountyecon.org/contact/
Website: http://www.fivecounty.utah.gov/
Updated: 2026-08-11

Summary

The Five County Association of Governments (FCAOG) is a voluntary interlocal agency serving southwestern Utah's Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, and Washington counties. Five County Association of Governments provides a bounded benefit: Municipal leaders, regional planners, small businesses, and residents across the five-county area seeking interlocal program delivery, economic-development district.

Who It's For

Municipal leaders, regional planners, small businesses, and residents across the five-county area seeking interlocal program delivery, economic-development district services, or small-business financing pathways.

What It Provides

Regional planning and federal/state program administration, Economic Development District status, small-business financing support (per mission statement), aging and human-services programs, transportation planning, and staff expertise for local elected officials. Quick links cover administration, aging services, child-care resources, community support, and transportation.

How To Use It

Start with the official website, then confirm current programs before recommending.

Official website · http://www.fivecounty.utah.gov/
Email: info@fivecounty.utah.gov
Startup State listing: https://startup.utah.gov/business-resource/five-county-association-of-governments/

Cost / Eligibility

Program costs and eligibility vary by service (aging, transportation, business financing). Contact FCAOG for the specific small-business financing or economic-development program that fits the request.

Best Fits

Southwest Utah businesses and local governments navigating regional economic-development district resources or interlocal programs.

Less useful for Salt Lake County startups or founders seeking venture equity.

Evidence

Open Questions

Which small-business financing products are actively enrolling today?
How does FCAOG coordinate with SoUtah Economic Alliance on business attraction?