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Ohio Community Development Grants

Explore 360 grant opportunities

Small & Major Grants
Contact for amount
Knox County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies in Knox County, Ohio, to implement impactful projects in areas such as education, health, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Community Parks and Trails Grant
$25,000
Portage Park District
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to villages and townships in Portage County, Ohio, for projects that improve or create parks and trails, promoting community access and environmental stewardship.

Recreation
City or township governments
Miami County Tourism Grant Program
$5,000
Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

This program provides financial support to organizations in Miami County for tourism-related projects that enhance visitor experiences, drive visitation, and contribute to the local economy.

Community Development
Individuals
Community Parks & Trails Grant
$25,000
Portage Park District
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to villages and townships in Portage County, Ohio, for projects that improve public access to parks and trails while promoting environmental conservation and recreational infrastructure.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Foundation for Kettering Grant
$5,000
Community Foundation for Kettering
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

The Community Foundation for Kettering, funded by The Dayton Foundation, offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) for the initiation of unique, self-sufficient projects that benefit the Greater Kettering area and promote community resource efficiency, but does not support endowment funds, travel, individual funding, specific research, religious activities, fundraising drives, award ceremonies, principal financial support, or deficit reduction.

Community Development
Nonprofits
State Library of Ohio Library Services and Technology Act Open Grants
$4,999
Ohio State Library Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to Ohio libraries and related institutions to create innovative services that address specific community needs and enhance local engagement.

Education
Nonprofits
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bowling Green Community Foundation Grants
$7,500
Bowling Green Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Bowling Green, Ohio, to support initiatives in education, youth development, health, arts, and community wellbeing, enhancing the quality of life for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cleveland Foundation Standard Grant
Contact for amount
The Cleveland Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and churches in Northeast Ohio to support community-focused initiatives and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Grants
$2,500
Painesville Community Improvement Corporation
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This program provides funding to community organizations and groups in Painesville and Lake County, Ohio, to support projects that promote local revitalization and enhance quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Economic Development Program
$500,000
Ohio Department of Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Ohio to support business expansion and job creation for low- and moderate-income individuals through investments in infrastructure and fixed assets.

Business and Commerce
County governments
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
Young Professionals Grant
$10,000
ArtsWave
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for arts and cultural projects that engage and retain young professionals under 40 in the Greater Cincinnati area, aiming to strengthen their connection to the community and enhance quality of life.

Arts
Nonprofits
Carroll County Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Carroll County Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This grant provides funding for tax-exempt organizations and government entities to support community-based projects that enhance the quality of life in Carroll County, Ohio.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
$5,000,000
Ohio Department of Development (ODOD)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This program provides tax credits to owners and long-term lessees of historically significant buildings in Ohio for substantial rehabilitation projects, promoting economic revitalization and community development.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Scioto Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Scioto Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Scioto County, Ohio, to support innovative projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as education, healthcare, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Louise Sheets Grants
Contact for amount
The Community Foundation of Shelby County
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving the Botkins, Ohio area for projects that enhance community life and demonstrate sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The George Gund Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The George Gund Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on addressing climate change, racial equity, and threats to democracy through innovative projects and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bowling Green Community Foundation Grant Program
$7,500
Bowling Green Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Aug 3, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Bowling Green, Ohio, to support innovative projects that enhance community wellbeing and address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits