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Ohio grants for Special district governments

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Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Coastal Management Assistance Grant
$150,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and academic institutions for projects that improve and protect Ohio's Lake Erie coastal resources, enhance environmental quality, and increase public access to coastal areas.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Cemetery Grant
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to not-for-profit cemetery operators in Ohio for exceptional maintenance projects and staff training to ensure the preservation and operational sustainability of burial grounds.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Un-Sewered Area Assistance Program
$1,000,000
Ohio Water Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to public entities in Ohio for constructing sewer systems in areas where individual septic systems are failing and the community has a lower-than-average median household income.

Environment
City or township governments
The Nord Family Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Nord Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and select public sector activities that benefit Lorain County, Ohio, focusing on projects in arts, education, health, and civic affairs that address social issues and promote community impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
Firefighter Exposure to Environmental Elements Grants (FEEEG) Program
$15,000
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Ohio firefighter employers for purchasing safety equipment that reduces exposure to hazardous environmental elements during emergency responses.

Safety
City or township governments
Community Health Foundation Responsive Grant
$5,000
Community Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Clark and Champaign Counties, Ohio, to improve community health and well-being by addressing various health priorities and promoting equity.

Health
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program
$150,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This program provides funding to public and nonprofit entities in Ohio for the development and maintenance of recreational trail systems, promoting outdoor access and environmental stewardship.

Recreation
City or township governments
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative economic development projects across multiple Appalachian states, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to drive regional transformation and growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Southern District Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Public Safety
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This grant provides funding to local governments and law enforcement agencies in Southern Ohio to implement strategies that reduce violent crime, particularly gun violence, through community engagement and evidence-based practices.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Community Waste Reduction Grant
$35,000
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments and nonprofit organizations in Central Ohio to implement projects that reduce waste and promote recycling, composting, and material reuse within their communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program
$450,000
Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local law enforcement agencies in Ohio to implement effective strategies for reducing and preventing violent crime in their communities.

Safety
City or township governments
Hazardous Materials Training and Planning Grant
Contact for amount
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This program provides financial support to Ohio local governments for training and planning to improve emergency response capabilities for hazardous materials incidents.

Safety
City or township governments
Research and Development Grant Program
$200,000
Ohio Water Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding program provides financial support for innovative research projects that improve water, wastewater, solid waste, and energy management systems in Ohio, targeting public agencies and educational institutions engaged in relevant research.

Environment
City or township governments
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
Healthy Neighborhoods
$3,500
Stark Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to recognized neighborhood associations in Stark County, Ohio, to support resident-led projects that improve community quality of life and promote sustainable neighborhood revitalization.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Delaware County Foundation’s Community Grants
$20,000
Delaware County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Delaware County, Ohio, to address urgent community needs such as mental health, housing, and food insecurity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Welcome Home Ohio Program
$100,000
Ohio Department of Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to eligible organizations for acquiring, rehabilitating, or constructing affordable homes to help income-qualified individuals achieve homeownership in Ohio.

Housing
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits