Ohio grants for Individuals

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and churches in Northeast Ohio to support community-focused initiatives and services.

This funding opportunity supports educators in Summit County, Ohio, to implement innovative classroom projects that enhance student learning and align with state educational standards.

This program provides funding to support community development projects initiated by local organizations and individuals within a 24-county service area, focusing on enhancing quality of life through various charitable efforts.

This program provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners in Euclid for essential home repairs and accessibility improvements to enhance safety and livability.

This grant provides funding to individuals and community groups in Worthington, Ohio, to support projects that strengthen neighborhoods and promote inclusion and collaboration within the community.

This program provides funding for skilled traditional artists in Ohio to mentor dedicated learners, ensuring the preservation and transmission of cultural heritage through folk and traditional art forms.

This program provides financial support to individual artists with disabilities in Ohio to help advance their professional careers through various development and career opportunities.

This grant provides financial support for folk and traditional arts projects in designated Appalachian counties of Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia, aimed at celebrating and preserving cultural heritage through community engagement and artistic activities.

This program provides nutritional assistance and support to eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children in Ohio to improve health outcomes and promote early childhood development.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Cincinnati-Middletown area to develop arts and cultural projects that promote community engagement, diversity, and educational enhancement.

This program provides funding to organizations for projects that promote diversity, inclusion, and positive community interactions in Upper Arlington and Central Ohio.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Ohio-based artists at various career stages for professional development and community-focused artistic projects.

This program provides financial assistance to homeowners in Maple Heights for exterior home repairs and improvements, promoting neighborhood revitalization and community stability.

The 2024 Environmental Stewardship Pillar - Innovation Grant aims to support innovative projects that address environmental challenges in Appalachian Ohio. The grant focuses on enhancing community engagement across energy, economics, environment, and health sectors, promoting the circular economy, and expanding local organizations' capacity to access larger funding pools. Projects should involve schools, nonprofits, businesses, and other community groups in sustainable initiatives that drive forward-thinking solutions for cleaner air, water, green energy adoption, and diesel emission reduction. At least $16,000 is available for awards. Eligible applicants include public and nonprofit organizations, as well as individuals or groups working with a fiscal sponsor. Applications must be submitted online by August 2, 2024, and additional required documents must be emailed to info@ffao.org by the same deadline. Grant decisions will be announced no later than September 30, 2024. For inquiries, applicants may contact Kelly Morman at kmorman@ffao.org or call 740-753-1111.

Research grants support studies that address critical gaps in our understanding of natural history and contribute to the conservation and enhancement of aquatic ecosystems and healthy habitats. FAO seeks to fund projects that advance scientific knowledge and practical solutions for environmental challenges in the region, particularly those impacting aquatic biodiversity, water quality, and healthy habitats. Eligible projects include aquatic biodiversity assessments, water quality monitoring and analysis, development and application of innovative technologies and methodologies, collaborative research partnerships across disciplines and sectors, and habitat restoration and conservation efforts. FAO prioritizes projects that can result in scalable change and impact multiple counties. The maximum funding request per project is $25,000, with a total of at least $75,000 available to award. Eligible applicants include public and nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and groups operating under fiscal sponsorship within the Muskingum Watershed and Appalachian Ohio regions. Applications must be submitted online, and supporting documents emailed to FAO by August 2, 2024. Grant decisions will be announced by September 30, 2024.

This funding opportunity supports artists and arts organizations in Akron, Detroit, and Miami-Dade County to enhance their digital practices and community engagement through technology.

This program provides financial support to small business and property owners in Ironton, Ohio, for revitalization projects that create jobs and improve local business districts.

This program provides funding to Shaker Heights residents and community groups for projects that promote inclusivity, cultural celebration, and social engagement to strengthen community connections.

This grant provides funding for youth-led programs in Ohio to develop and implement effective suicide prevention activities that address mental health challenges among middle and high school students.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan for projects that promote understanding of Muslims and the Islamic faith through education, dialogue, and community cooperation.