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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
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
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
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

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
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
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

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
F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and governments for projects that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.

Natural Resources
State governments
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
Small Business Advertising Grant Program
$10,000
Beasley Media Group
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2026

This program provides advertising resources to small, for-profit businesses in the Detroit Metro Area that demonstrate community impact, helping them enhance visibility and growth opportunities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
Growing Tomorrow Grant
$100,000
Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 26, 2026

This grant provides financial support to new or early-stage agricultural businesses in Ohio that are developing innovative solutions to challenges in the farming sector, with a focus on sustainability, education, and food security.

Agriculture
Individuals
Event Waste Reduction Grant Program
$6,000
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public events in Franklin County, Ohio, that are committed to reducing waste through recycling, composting, and sustainable practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes state agencies for implementing strategies to combat aquatic invasive species and protect the region's ecosystems and economy.

Natural Resources
State governments
International Market Access Grant
$10,000
Ohio Department of Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to Ohio-based small businesses to help them expand their international sales through eligible export-related activities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Facade Improvement Program
$20,000
Clermont County Port Authority (CCPA)
Local

Application Deadline

May 30, 2027

Date Added

Jul 9, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners and businesses in Clermont County, Ohio, to improve the exterior appearance of their buildings and enhance local economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Lancaster Small Business Development Equipment Grant Program
$15,000
City of Lancaster
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2025

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Lancaster for purchasing essential equipment to help create jobs and boost local economic growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses