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Ohio grants for Special district governments

Explore 43 grant opportunities

Land And Water Conservation Fund
$500,000
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
H2Ohio Conservation Ditch Program
$11,700,000
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
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
Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Public Safety
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to state agencies, local governments, and universities for residential treatment initiatives aimed at helping incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders reintegrate into their communities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Maternal Health Community Program RFGA
$61,819
Ohio Department of Children and Youth
State

Application Deadline

Sep 4, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-led initiatives in Ohio aimed at improving maternal health outcomes, particularly for underserved populations, by addressing healthcare access and social determinants of health.

Health
County 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
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
Delaware County Foundation’s Community Grants
$20,000
Delaware County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Delaware County, Ohio, to address urgent community needs such as mental health, housing, and food insecurity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY26 State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP)
Contact for amount
Public Works Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Ohio for essential public infrastructure improvements, such as roads, bridges, and water systems.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
FY26 SUBG Women's Treatment Set-Aside
Contact for amount
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
State

Application Deadline

Jun 11, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and government organizations that provide integrated substance use disorder treatment and supportive services for pregnant and parenting women, including adolescents, to improve their health and recovery outcomes.

Health
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
FY25 Ohio Environmental Education Fund (OEEF): Mini Grant Program
$5,000
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
State

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Ohio-based organizations to develop educational projects that raise awareness about critical environmental issues, targeting specific audiences such as students and the general public.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, water districts, and educational institutions in Ohio for innovative projects that improve water quality, management, and sustainability.

Environment
City or township governments
FY2026 Clean Ohio Fund Green Space Conservation Program
$37,500,000
Public Works Commission
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, park districts, and nonprofit organizations in Ohio for the acquisition and preservation of open spaces and riparian corridors to protect natural environments and enhance public access.

Environment
City or township governments
FY25 Ohio Environmental Education Fund (OEEF): General Grant Program
$50,000
Environmental Protection Agency
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational projects in Ohio that raise awareness and understanding of environmental issues, targeting schools, nonprofits, and local governments to engage diverse audiences in making informed environmental decisions.

Environment
City or township governments
Ohio Healthy Programs Technical Assistance for Child Care Centers and Public Preschools
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to child care centers and public preschools in Ohio to promote healthy eating and physical activity among young children through training and technical assistance.

Health
Nonprofits
City of Lima CDBG and HOME Programs
Contact for amount
City of Lima
Local

Application Deadline

May 5, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public service agencies, and government entities for projects that promote affordable housing, economic development, and neighborhood improvement in Lima, Ohio.

Housing
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
Ending the HIV Epidemic/HRSA
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to public and nonprofit organizations in Ohio to implement strategies that reduce new HIV infections and improve care for individuals living with HIV in high-burden counties.

Health
Nonprofits