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Ohio Workforce Development Grants

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Ohio Compass: Guidance at Life’s Crossroads Grant Program
$129,000
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to deliver personalized and culturally sensitive transition services to youth and young adults with developmental disabilities in underserved communities across Ohio, helping them successfully navigate the shift from school to adult life.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Just Transition Fund’s Local Economy Lab Initiative
$500,000
JU.S.t Transition Fund
Private

Application Deadline

May 9, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties Grant 2025
$10,000
United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 13, 2024

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to eligible organizations that support community programs focused on health, basic needs, workforce development, and youth development for low-income families in Wayne and Holmes Counties, Ohio.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
LCDC’s Economic Development Grant
$5,000
Lake County Development Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local businesses in Lake County, Ohio, for infrastructure improvements, innovative projects, and employee training, fostering economic growth in the community.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
Overdose Prevention Health Navigators of Southeast Ohio Continuation (SE27) Grant
$200,000
Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local health departments in Southeast Ohio to employ health navigators who assist individuals struggling with substance use disorders, particularly opioids and stimulants, by connecting them to treatment and resources.

Health
County governments
Rural Health Transformation Pharmacy Grant Program
$2,000,000
Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance pharmacy services in rural Ohio by supporting organizations that will expand pharmacists' roles in healthcare delivery, improve patient care, and foster collaboration within healthcare networks.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Untapped Potential Grant
$50,000
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and individuals working to improve employment and community engagement for people with developmental disabilities by educating businesses about the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Community Impact Fund
$7,500
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven initiatives focused on substance abuse prevention, youth activities, economic development, and assistance for low-income households in specific counties of West Virginia and Ohio.

Youth
Nonprofits
Second Chance Grant
$3,000
Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This state-funded initiative provides financial support to Ohio residents who have previously attended college but did not complete their degree, helping them return to higher education and reduce financial barriers.

Education
Individuals
Community Investment Fund Grant
$100,000
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Cuyahoga County to support initiatives that promote job creation, economic growth, and equitable access to opportunities in the maritime industry.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
OneOhio Grant Program
$100,000
Preble County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Preble County for new or expanded programs that address the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Ohio TechCred Program
$2,000
Ohio Department of Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 22, 2026

This program provides financial reimbursement to Ohio employers for training costs associated with short-term, industry-recognized technology credentials to help upskill their workforce.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Ohio Rural Health Workforce Pipeline; Pathways, Upskilling, and Retention Grant Program
$10,000,000
Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that develop and sustain a healthcare workforce pipeline in rural Ohio, focusing on education, training, and job placement in local healthcare settings.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
GAR Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
GAR Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the community and quality of life for residents in Akron, Ohio, across various sectors such as education, economic development, arts, and basic needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

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.

Workforce Development
State governments
Educator Initiative Grant
$10,000
GAR Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educators in Summit County, Ohio, to implement innovative classroom projects that enhance student learning and align with state educational standards.

Education
Independent school districts
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
Eqt Foundation General Porgram Grants
Contact for amount
EQT Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits in the EQT Corporation's service areas, focusing on initiatives in education, community enrichment, and environmental preservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Facade Improvement Planning Grant
Contact for amount
City of Toledo
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

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.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Health Worker Training and Technical Assistance Grant Program
$750,000
Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in developing training programs for Community Health Workers in rural Ohio, enhancing their ability to connect residents with healthcare services and improve health outcomes.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits