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Ohio Environment Grants

Explore 153 grant opportunities

Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Peoples Bank Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Peoples Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in specific regions to support programs that assist low- to moderate-income individuals and families in areas such as community development, education, health services, arts, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Greenup County Green Fund Grant
$5,000
Foundation for the Tri-State Community
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve and preserve the natural environment in Greenup County, Kentucky, through physical enhancements and educational initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Toledo Rotary Club Foundation Grant
$10,000
Toledo Rotary Club Foundation Traditional Grant
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for educational and charitable projects that benefit the community and align with the values of the Rotary Club of Toledo, with a focus on collaboration and addressing key social issues.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Bath Community Fund to Improve Quality of Life in Ohio
Contact for amount
Akron Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on improving the quality of life for residents in the Bath and Revere communities of Ohio through initiatives in history, environment, arts, youth services, education, recreation, and social services.

Environment
Nonprofits
Targeted Brownfield Assessment Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This program provides free environmental assessments to local governments, nonprofits, and other eligible entities in Ohio to help transform underused or contaminated properties into valuable community assets.

Environment
City or township governments
The Virginia W. Kettering Foundation’s Grant Program
Contact for amount
Virginia W. Kettering Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in eight Ohio counties for projects in areas such as arts, education, health, and human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
White Family Charitable Fund Grants
Contact for amount
The Tiffin Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 3, 2026

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in Tiffin and Seneca County, Ohio, for projects that improve community well-being, promote education and cultural enrichment, and support individuals with disabilities.

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

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

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, specifically targeting communities with low median household incomes.

Environment
City or township governments
Firefighter Exposure to Environmental Elements Grants (FEEEG) Program
$15,000
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

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
Polymer Industry Cluster R&D Grant Program
$500,000
Polymer Industry Cluster
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

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.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Wayne County Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Wayne County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for charitable projects in Wayne County, Ohio, supporting organizations in areas like arts, education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Research and Development Grant Program
$200,000
Ohio Water Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

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
Student Leaders in Sustainability Grant
Contact for amount
City of New Albany Sustainability Advisory Board
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 26, 2026

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This initiative provides financial support to New Albany students in grades 6-12 for innovative sustainability projects that promote community waste reduction, renewable energy, and environmental education.

Environment
Individuals
Event Waste Reduction Grant Program
$6,000
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public events in Franklin County, Ohio, that are committed to reducing waste through recycling, composting, and sustainable practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Greenlight Grant
$7,500
The Dayton Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides small grants to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Dayton area for special projects, program expansions, or capacity-building initiatives that address unmet community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Beach Grants
$9,737,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to states, territories, and Tribes for monitoring beach water quality and ensuring public safety from harmful pathogens during recreational activities.

Environment
State governments
New Albany Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
New Albany Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance the Greater New Albany community through initiatives in lifelong learning, the arts, health and wellness, and environmental sustainability.

Education
Nonprofits