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African American Community Fund Grant
$5,000
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 24, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to Black-led and Black-serving organizations in Appalachian Ohio to support community-driven projects that promote equity and empower African American communities across various sectors.

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

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 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
Louise Sheets Grants
Contact for amount
The Community Foundation of Shelby County
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 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
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 state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
Small Government Program
$30,000,000
Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for critical infrastructure projects in Ohio's small villages and townships with populations under 5,000, helping them access resources for road, bridge, water, and wastewater improvements.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
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
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
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
Hazardous Materials Training and Planning Grant
Contact for amount
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This program provides financial support to Ohio local governments for training and planning to improve emergency response capabilities for hazardous materials incidents.

Safety
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
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Food Security Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2026

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities that operate food pantries in the Upper Ohio Valley, helping them improve access to fresh and nutritious food for individuals and families facing food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Community Action Grants Program
$20,000
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public institutions in an 11-county region to support community-driven projects that enhance quality of life in areas such as arts, education, health, and economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
2024 Innovation Grant
$16,000
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 2, 2024

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

The 2024 Environmental Stewardship Pillar - Innovation Grant aims to support innovative projects that address environmental challenges in Appalachian Ohio. The grant focuses on enhancing community engagement across energy, economics, environment, and health sectors, promoting the circular economy, and expanding local organizations' capacity to access larger funding pools. Projects should involve schools, nonprofits, businesses, and other community groups in sustainable initiatives that drive forward-thinking solutions for cleaner air, water, green energy adoption, and diesel emission reduction. At least $16,000 is available for awards. Eligible applicants include public and nonprofit organizations, as well as individuals or groups working with a fiscal sponsor. Applications must be submitted online by August 2, 2024, and additional required documents must be emailed to [email protected] by the same deadline. Grant decisions will be announced no later than September 30, 2024. For inquiries, applicants may contact Kelly Morman at [email protected] or call 740-753-1111.

Community Development
Nonprofits