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Community Garden Grant
$1,500
The Columbus Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding program provides financial and material support to nonprofit organizations in Columbus and Franklin County for creating community gardens and greenspaces that improve local food access and promote community health and environmental sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Storefront Renovation Grants
$50,000
One South Euclid
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This program provides matching funds to commercial property owners in South Euclid for significant exterior renovations that improve the visual appeal of their buildings.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Technology Validation and Start-up Fund
$200,000
Ohio Department of Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to early-stage Ohio companies working to commercialize validated technologies developed at local research institutions.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) Program
$40,000
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to Ohio employers for purchasing safety equipment to reduce workplace hazards and improve employee safety.

Safety
County governments
Facade Improvement Assistance Program
$10,000
Shelby Economic Development Office
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property and business owners in Shelby, Ohio, to enhance the appearance of their storefronts within the Central Business District through eligible exterior improvements.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Planning for a Successful Future Grant
$50,000
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides resources to organizations and individuals to help those with intellectual and developmental disabilities plan for independent living and future needs, including financial, housing, and support services.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,500,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This program provides funding to public and private entities for the construction and improvement of facilities that support transient boating access for larger recreational vessels on navigable waters in Ohio.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Growing Tomorrow Grant
$100,000
Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Transformational Mixed-Use Development Program
$20,000,000
Ohio Department of Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 22, 2026

This program provides tax credits to property owners and developers for large-scale mixed-use projects in Ohio that combine residential, commercial, and recreational spaces, aiming to stimulate economic growth and community revitalization.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Statewide Legislative Advocacy Training and Engagement (SLATE) Grant
$85,000
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides resources to organizations and individuals in Ohio to enhance advocacy and civic engagement for people with developmental disabilities and their families, enabling them to influence public policy effectively.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Tourism Development Grant
$1,500
Muskingum County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit, for-profit, and municipal organizations in Muskingum County, Ohio, to promote tourism through marketing and event initiatives that attract visitors and boost local economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Money at Work Grant
$35,000
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and individuals working to improve employment outcomes and financial stability for people with developmental disabilities in Ohio by enhancing their understanding of state and federal benefits.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
UPWARD for Youth: Unlocking Potential with Advocacy, Resources and Development for Youth Program
$50,000
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations that develop programs aimed at empowering youth with developmental disabilities through advocacy training and leadership development, helping them become effective self-advocates and community leaders.

Youth
County governments
H2Ohio Healthy Rivers Livery Grant
$10,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This grant provides financial support to canoe and kayak livery operators in Ohio to lead river cleanup efforts, improving water quality and enhancing local recreational experiences.

Environment
Small businesses
Ann Fugate Memorial Fund Grant
$250
Athens Farmers Market
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This grant provides financial support to new farmers in Southeast Ohio, helping them cover stall fees to sell their products at the Athens Farmers Market and promoting sustainable agriculture in the region.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Uptown Facade Improvement Program
$70,000
City of Marysville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This program provides matching funds to property owners and tenants for historically accurate exterior improvements to commercial and mixed-use buildings in Marysville's Uptown area, promoting private investment and community revitalization.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Dayton Resiliency Fund Grant
$10,000
City of Dayton
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This initiative provides financial support to Black and Brown minority-owned small businesses in Dayton, Ohio, facing immediate financial challenges, helping them stabilize and continue operations throughout 2025.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOME Investment Partnership Program
$1,000,000
City of Toledo Department of Housing and Community Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and certified community development organizations in Toledo for housing preservation, homelessness prevention, and neighborhood revitalization projects.

Housing
Nonprofits
Recycle Ohio Grant Program
$300,000
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 6, 2026

Date Added

Jun 18, 2026

This program provides funding to Ohio communities, nonprofits, academic institutions, and businesses to enhance recycling efforts, reduce waste, and promote environmental sustainability initiatives.

Environment
Independent school districts
White Box Grant Program
$75,000
City of Toledo Department of Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to property owners in Toledo to renovate vacant first-floor commercial spaces, ensuring they meet building codes and are ready for new tenants, thereby supporting local economic revitalization.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses