Ohio Business and Commerce Grants

This program provides funding to small businesses and property owners in Toledo to revitalize vacant or underutilized commercial spaces, particularly in historic corridors, through eligible architectural and design services.

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.

This annual microgrant provides $1,000 to women-led small businesses or nonprofits in Marion County, Ohio, to support innovative community initiatives that empower women and enrich the local community.

This program provides financial support to artists and creatives in Summit County, Ohio, for professional development opportunities that enhance their skills and career growth.

This program provides financial assistance to local businesses and nonprofits on Broadway Street in Toledo affected by road construction, helping them cover essential operating expenses.

This program provides financial assistance to Toledo property owners for facade assessments and design services to improve the appearance of commercial and industrial buildings in designated revitalization neighborhoods.

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and individuals in Ohio to create teams that assist people with disabilities in pursuing self-employment and entrepreneurship, promoting economic independence and community inclusion.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Ohio-based startups, companies, and research institutions to develop and commercialize innovative polymer technologies that address emerging needs in materials and manufacturing.

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.

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

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

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.

This program provides funding for nonprofit organizations and government entities to support early-stage redevelopment projects that combat urban blight and stimulate economic growth in underserved communities served by Duke Energy.

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.

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

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.

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

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.