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Ohio Community Development Grants

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John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation Grant
$30,000
John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Northwest Ohio focused on improving housing stability, food security, and youth education through impactful initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ohio Commission on Minority Health: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
$19,000
Ohio Commission on Minority Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based organizations in Ohio to implement lupus education and outreach programs aimed at improving health awareness and support for economically disadvantaged minority populations affected by systemic lupus erythematosus.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Garden Grant
$1,500
The Columbus Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding program provides financial and material support to nonprofit organizations in Columbus and Franklin County for creating community gardens and greenspaces that improve local food access and promote community health and environmental sustainability.

Health
Nonprofits
Career Pathway Support Networks
$7,109,573
Ohio Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, workforce partners, and businesses in Ohio to create collaborative networks that enhance career-connected learning and technical education for students across the state.

Education
Independent school districts
City of South Euclid Storefront Renovation Grants
$50,000
City of South Euclid
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This program provides matching funds to commercial property owners in South Euclid for significant exterior renovations that improve the visual appeal of their buildings.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Mary S. & David C. Corbin Foundation (Corbin Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Akron and Summit County, Ohio, for charitable purposes that align with the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Special Projects Grant Program
$10,000
Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District (MCACD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This program provides funding to small and mid-sized nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County, Ohio, to support arts and cultural projects that benefit the local community.

Arts
Nonprofits
FFY2026 Traffic Safety Grant Program: Safe Communities (Based on Fatal Crash Problem ID)
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Public Safety
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides funding to Ohio communities for traffic safety initiatives aimed at reducing fatal crashes, targeting local governments, law enforcement, health departments, and nonprofit organizations.

Safety
Nonprofits
READY Grants to Grow
$500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in economically distressed areas of the Appalachian Region to enhance their capacity through training, strategic planning, and community-led initiatives for sustainable economic growth.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
William Swanston Charitable Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley (CFMV)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that improve health, education, and support services for children in Mahoning and Trumbull counties, particularly those facing socioeconomic and racial disparities.

Health
Nonprofits
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
United Way of Defiance County Grant
Contact for amount
United Way of Defiance County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving residents of Defiance County, Ohio, in the areas of education, essential services, financial stability, or health.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Community Placemaking Grants program
$100,000
Project for Public Spaces
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofits and local governments to improve public spaces through community-driven projects that promote inclusivity and accessibility.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits
2026 MARCS Grant
$50,000
Ohio Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small fire departments and local governments in Ohio to acquire essential radio communication equipment that enhances emergency response and coordination.

Safety
City or township governments
Saint Luke’s Foundation Community Grants
$6,000
Saint Luke’s Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to residents and grassroots organizations in specific Cleveland neighborhoods to implement health-focused community projects that address social determinants of health.

Health
Nonprofits
Urban Revitalization Grants Program
$20,000
Duke Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for planning and feasibility projects that revitalize neglected urban areas within Duke Energy's service territories, promoting job creation and commercial redevelopment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Columbus 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
FY26 Competitive Demonstration Grant
$100,000
Ohio Commission on Minority Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to Ohio-based community organizations to develop innovative programs that prevent health disparities among minority populations by addressing issues like chronic diseases, substance abuse, and infant mortality.

Health
Nonprofits