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City of Toledo Expansion Incentive Program
Contact for amount
City of Toledo Department of Economic Development (DED)
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2030

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides financial incentives to businesses expanding or establishing operations in Toledo, Ohio, by rewarding them for creating new, high-paying jobs that contribute to the city's economic growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Business Exterior Signage Grants
$5,000
City of South Euclid
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to locally owned businesses in South Euclid for improving their exterior signage to enhance curb appeal and visibility.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Miami County Tourism Grant Program
$5,000
Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

This program provides financial support to organizations in Miami County for tourism-related projects that enhance visitor experiences, drive visitation, and contribute to the local economy.

Community Development
Individuals
Downtown Facade Enhancement Program
$20,000
Bowling Green City
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This reimbursement-based grant provides financial support to property owners in downtown Bowling Green, Ohio, for exterior improvements that preserve and enhance the historic character of their commercial and mixed-use buildings.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
$5,000,000
Ohio Department of Development (ODOD)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This program provides tax credits to owners and long-term lessees of historically significant buildings in Ohio for substantial rehabilitation projects, promoting economic revitalization and community development.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Operation Round Up Grants
$10,000
South Central Power Company Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

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.

Community Development
Individuals
Tourism Development Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Logan County Visitors Bureau (LCVB)
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local businesses and organizations in Logan County to develop projects that enhance tourism infrastructure and improve the visitor experience.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Visit BG Ohio Tourism Grant Program
$5,000
Visit BG Ohio
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

The Visit BG Ohio 2025 Tourism Grant Program offers financial support ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for projects, events, and activities that promote tourism, increase overnight stays, and provide economic benefits to the City of Bowling Green, with a focus on capital improvement, sports, conferences, festivals, large events, and arts and culture.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dairy Industry Impact Grant
$100,000
Dairy Business Innovation Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This program provides funding to dairy farms and processing businesses in the Midwest to support innovative projects that improve market access, sustainability, and operational efficiency within the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Clean Vessel Act Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This program provides funding to public and private marinas and boating facilities in Ohio for the construction and maintenance of sewage disposal systems to protect water quality and support recreational boating.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Interior Renovation Grant Program
$24,999
City of Canton Department of Economic Development
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to for-profit businesses in Canton, Ohio, to support substantial interior renovations that enhance their commercial spaces and promote economic growth.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Soccer Field Grant Program
Contact for amount
FC Cincinnati Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This grant provides financial support to organizations creating mini pitches or soccer fields in the community, promoting inclusive access to soccer for children of all ages and abilities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Diesel Mitigation Trust Fund
$2,000,000
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for replacing or upgrading aging diesel-powered airport ground support equipment with new all-electric alternatives in designated priority counties across Ohio.

Environment
County governments
Ohio Energy Efficiency Program (OEEP) – Implementation Funds
$200,000
Ohio Department of Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 22, 2026

This program provides funding to various entities in Ohio, including businesses, nonprofits, and local governments, to implement energy efficiency upgrades in existing buildings, helping to reduce energy consumption and operational costs.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Executive Committee Discretionary Fund
$5,000
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for one-time projects that improve independence and inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, particularly those who are underserved.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
East Palestine Business Vibrancy Grant Program
$2,500
Village of East Palestine
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and commercial property owners in East Palestine, Ohio, for exterior improvements and operational enhancements that boost local economic vitality and community engagement.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Mini-Grants
$500
One South Euclid
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to South Euclid residents and local groups for community projects that enhance neighborhood beautification, organize events, or strengthen community ties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Historic Preservation Pipeline Initiative
$12,000
Ohio Department of Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 22, 2026

This grant provides funding to property owners, local governments, and nonprofits for the research and documentation needed to prepare historic properties for redevelopment and potential inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.

Community Development
Individuals
ArtsWave Catalyzing Impact Grant
$10,000
ArtsWave
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program
$30,000
City of Toledo
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to property owners in Toledo for making homes lead-safe, particularly benefiting families with young children and pregnant individuals living in older housing.

Housing
Individuals