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Ohio grants for Special district governments

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State Disaster Relief Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Public Safety
State

Application Deadline

May 21, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides financial and technical assistance to Ohio's local governments, nonprofit organizations, and individuals affected by disasters to support recovery and restoration efforts.

Safety
City or township governments
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
Cleveland Foundation
Contact for amount
The Cleveland Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

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
Grade Crossing Elimination Program
$100,000,000
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This program provides funding to Ohio communities for projects that eliminate at-grade railroad crossings, improving safety and reducing traffic disruptions.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
H2Ohio Conservation Ditch Program
$11,700,000
Ohio Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to Ohio County Engineer offices and Soil and Water Conservation Districts for constructing conservation ditches to improve water quality and manage nutrient runoff.

Agriculture
County governments
2027 ArtSTART
$5,000
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support for new and emerging arts organizations in Ohio to implement short-term artistic projects that engage and benefit their communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local communities in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development.

Community Development
State governments
Neighborhood Impact Grant Program
$1,500
City of Lima Department of Housing and Neighborhoods
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2025

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

This program provides funding to neighborhood associations and eligible nonprofits in Allen County, Ohio, to support community-driven projects that enhance neighborhood quality of life and promote civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2027 ArtsNEXT
$25,000
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Ohio for innovative and experimental arts projects that engage communities and promote new creative approaches.

Arts
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
The Nord Family Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Nord Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and select public sector activities that benefit Lorain County, Ohio, focusing on projects in arts, education, health, and civic affairs that address social issues and promote community impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program
$10,000,000
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to schools and educational institutions in Ohio to improve safety features on school buses, ensuring safer transportation for students.

Safety
Independent school districts
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Responsible Fatherhood Initiative: Strong Fathers, Strong Familes
$300,000
Ohio Department of Children and Youth
State

Application Deadline

Nov 20, 2025

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Ohio to promote responsible fatherhood and strengthen family outcomes by offering resources, education, and support networks for fathers in high-need communities.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) Program
$40,000
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to Ohio employers for purchasing safety equipment to reduce workplace hazards and improve employee safety.

Safety
County governments
Healthy Neighborhoods
$3,500
Stark Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 21, 2025

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to recognized neighborhood associations in Stark County, Ohio, to support resident-led projects that improve community quality of life and promote sustainable neighborhood revitalization.

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

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

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

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

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
Ohio Sexual Assault Investigations Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Public Safety
State

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides financial support to Ohio law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and crime laboratories for expenses related to the investigation and processing of sexual assault kits.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments