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Freight Rail Development (SFY 2024)
$1,000,000
Ohio Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Mar 26, 2024

Working with Railroads comprise funding and project efforts that engage the Commision and staff in the business and support of an effective rail service as the key connection for Ohio companies to their suppliers and markets worldwide, Rail is often a requirement for business attraction and retention efforts. The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) promotes economic opportunities while supporting safety and quality of life concerns across Ohio's extensive rail infrastructure. At 5,187 miles, Ohio's network of active rail lines is the fourth most extensive in the nation. The high mileage of rail lines in Ohio reflects the close integration of rail with Ohio's economy. Ohio's businesses are committed to using Ohio's rail network. Ohio's largest railroads, CSX and Norfolk Southern, publish Public Projects Manuals to assist public entities in interacting with their organizations. Regional and short-line railroads often publish information on their websites to identify appropriate processes and contacts. If needed, ORDC is happy to assist Ohio communities with identifying the correct railroad contacts. The ORDC assists with railroad-roadway coordination by providing technical assistance to ODOT District project managers and area engineers, local municipalities, contractors, and others regarding railroad issues and requirements for public projects.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Responsible Fatherhood Initiative: Strong Fathers, Strong Familes
$300,000
Ohio Department of Children and Youth
State

Application Deadline

Nov 20, 2025

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Ohio to promote responsible fatherhood and strengthen family outcomes by offering resources, education, and support networks for fathers in high-need communities.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
FY26 State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP)
Contact for amount
Public Works Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Ohio for essential public infrastructure improvements, such as roads, bridges, and water systems.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
FY25 Ohio Environmental Education Fund (OEEF): General Grant Program
$50,000
Environmental Protection Agency
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational projects in Ohio that raise awareness and understanding of environmental issues, targeting schools, nonprofits, and local governments to engage diverse audiences in making informed environmental decisions.

Environment
City or township governments
Maternal Health Community Program RFGA
$61,819
Ohio Department of Children and Youth
State

Application Deadline

Sep 6, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-led initiatives in Ohio aimed at improving maternal health outcomes, particularly for underserved populations, by addressing healthcare access and social determinants of health.

Health
County governments
Family Connects Ohio
$2,300,000
Department of Children and Youth
State

Application Deadline

Sep 24, 2025

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to implement home visits by nurses for new and expectant parents in Ohio, helping them with parenting support, health assessments, and community resource referrals.

Health
City or township governments
Ohio Sexual Assault Investigations Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Public Safety
State

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides financial support to Ohio law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and crime laboratories for expenses related to the investigation and processing of sexual assault kits.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
FY26 SUBG Women's Treatment Set-Aside
Contact for amount
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
State

Application Deadline

Jun 11, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and government organizations that provide integrated substance use disorder treatment and supportive services for pregnant and parenting women, including adolescents, to improve their health and recovery outcomes.

Health
Nonprofits
Abandoned Gas Station Cleanup Grant
$500,000
Ohio Department of Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments and land banks in Ohio for cleaning up and revitalizing abandoned gas stations that pose environmental hazards and hinder community development.

Environment
City or township governments
African American Community Fund Grant
$5,000
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to Black-led and Black-serving organizations in Appalachian Ohio to support community-driven projects that promote equity and empower African American communities across various sectors.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Boating Safety Education Grant
$60,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations in Ohio to develop and implement boating safety education programs that promote safe boating practices and compliance with state laws.

Safety
Nonprofits
Ohio Living Lifelong Learning Fund
$1,500
The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide educational programs and initiatives designed to enrich the lives of seniors in Mahoning County, Ohio, promoting lifelong learning and social engagement.

Education
Nonprofits
Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Public Safety
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies, local governments, and universities for residential treatment programs aimed at helping incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders reintegrate into their communities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Mosquito Control Grant Program
$25,000
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments and health departments in Ohio to monitor and control mosquito populations, reducing the risk of mosquito-borne diseases through surveillance, control measures, and community education.

Health
City or township governments
Connecting Communities Grant
$1,000,000
Ohio Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to Ohio municipalities, counties, townships, park districts, and eligible nonprofits for projects that enhance outdoor recreational infrastructure and access in local communities.

Recreation
City or township governments
OneOhio Grant Program
$100,000
Preble County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Preble County for new or expanded programs that address the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

Workforce Development
State governments
Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant
$10,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to rural and volunteer fire departments in Ohio to acquire essential equipment for improving wildfire response and safety.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
ArtSTART Program
$5,000
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support for new and emerging arts organizations in Ohio to implement short-term artistic projects that engage and benefit their communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Small Government Program
$30,000,000
Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for critical infrastructure projects in Ohio's small villages and townships with populations under 5,000, helping them access resources for improvements in roads, bridges, water, and wastewater systems.

Infrastructure
City or township governments