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Ohio Recreation Grants

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ArtsNow Creative Investment Program
$2,500
ArtsNow
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

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

Arts
Small businesses
Hudson Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Hudson Community Foundation (HCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that enhance the quality of life for residents in Hudson, Ohio, through innovative programs in areas such as arts, education, social services, and environmental preservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
SCF SummerTime Kids Grant Initiative
$2,000
Stark Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Stark County, Ohio, to create engaging summer programs that promote education, character development, and community enrichment for youth.

Youth
Nonprofits
Youth-Led Community Grants
$2,500
J.W. and M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects led by young people aged 5 to 18 in Muskingum County, Ohio, aimed at improving their community through creative and impactful initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
Mud Hens-Walleye Transportation Fund
$1,000
Greater Toledo Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance for transportation costs to help accredited schools and nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan take underserved youth to Toledo Walleye hockey and Mud Hens baseball games.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Charles D. Berry Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Charles D. Berry Foundation (CDBF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Dayton Region of Ohio for initiatives in the arts, community enrichment, education, and health and human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ashland County Community Foundation’s Community Grants
$15,000
Ashland County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Ashland County, Ohio, to support various community projects and initiatives that enhance the quality of life for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Black and Brown Artist Grant for Individual Artists
$10,000
ArtsWave
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides financial support to individual Black, Indigenous, and People of Color artists in Greater Cincinnati to create and showcase projects that explore themes of truth and innovation related to social justice and equity in July 2025.

Arts
County governments
Summer Youth Program
Contact for amount
City of Columbus
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that offer summer programs for at-risk youth in Columbus, focusing on improving academic performance, health, and career readiness.

Youth
Nonprofits
614 Beautiful Grant
$15,000
Neighborhood Design Center (NDC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This grant provides funding for community-driven beautification projects in Columbus, Ohio, empowering residents and local organizations to enhance public spaces and foster neighborhood connectivity.

Community Development
Individuals
Tourism Development Grant
$1,500
Muskingum County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit, for-profit, and municipal organizations in Muskingum County, Ohio, to promote tourism through marketing and event initiatives that attract visitors and boost local economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
City of Lima Neighborhood Impact Grant Program
$2,000
City of Lima
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides funding to recognized neighborhood associations and 501(c)(3) organizations in Allen County, Ohio, to support community projects that enhance neighborhood engagement and improve local environments.

Arts
Nonprofits
Western Reserve Health Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Western Reserve Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Mahoning County that address health disparities and improve health outcomes for diverse populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those affected by mental health and substance abuse issues.

Health
Nonprofits
Land And Water Conservation Fund
$500,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 16, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in Ohio for outdoor recreation projects, helping them acquire, develop, or rehabilitate public parks and recreational areas.

Recreation
City or township governments