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Ohio Community Development Grants

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Cleveland Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Cleveland Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public charities serving Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties in Ohio to support innovative programs that improve the quality of life for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Service and Engagement Grant
$2,500
City of Montgomery
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to local non-profit organizations and community groups in Montgomery for innovative projects that enhance community engagement and improve residents' quality of life.

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
White Family Charitable Fund Grants
Contact for amount
The Tiffin Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in Tiffin and Seneca County, Ohio, for projects that improve community well-being, promote education and cultural enrichment, and support individuals with disabilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Statewide Arts Service Organizations - SASOs Grant
Contact for amount
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Ohio that offer professional services to arts and cultural groups statewide, helping to strengthen the arts sector across the state.

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
Central Appalachia Living Traditions Experiences
$10,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 18, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support for folk and traditional arts projects in designated Appalachian counties of Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia, aimed at celebrating and preserving cultural heritage through community engagement and artistic activities.

Arts
Individuals
Community Health Foundation Responsive Grant
$5,000
Community Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Clark and Champaign Counties, Ohio, to improve community health and well-being by addressing various health priorities and promoting equity.

Health
Nonprofits
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
ArtsNEXT Grant
$25,000
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts organizations and educational institutions in Ohio to develop innovative and experimental arts projects that engage the community and push creative boundaries.

Arts
Nonprofits
Women & Philanthropy Grant
$35,000
Women & Philanthropy (The University of Toledo)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that benefit the University of Toledo community, aimed at faculty, staff, and students across all campuses.

Education
Exclusive - see details
Hayswood Foundation Grant Program
$100,000
Hayswood Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that promote mental or physical health and education for communities in northeastern Kentucky and southeastern Ohio.

Health
Nonprofits
Cleveland Foundation’s LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund
$25,000
Cleveland Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Greater Cleveland that promote LGBTQ+ community empowerment, advocacy, and visibility through collaborative initiatives and storytelling efforts.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
The Lubrizol Foundation Grant
$40,000
The Lubrizol Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 10, 2026

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities near Lubrizol facilities to enhance health, education, and environmental protection initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Henry and Louise Timken Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Stark Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Stark County for community projects focused on medical vision services, aviation, and the arts.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Land Use Planning Grant
$50,000
Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to Ohio county governments for developing or updating land use and farmland preservation plans, promoting rural economic vitality and sustainable land management.

Agriculture
County governments
ArtSTART Grant
$5,000
Ohio Arts Council (OAC)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This program provides up to $5,000 in funding for new or emerging arts organizations to support short-term projects that enhance their operations and community engagement, requiring a matching cash contribution.

Arts
Nonprofits
Troy Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Troy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations that implement projects enhancing the quality of life for residents in Troy, Ohio, across various fields such as arts, education, health, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Line Extension Grant Program
$5,000
Ohio Department of Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 25, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial assistance to Internet Service Providers to extend fiber-based broadband infrastructure to unserved rural homes, helping to bridge the digital divide in Ohio.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOME Investment Partnership Program
$1,000,000
City of Toledo Department of Housing and Community Development
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Nov 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and certified community development organizations in Toledo for housing preservation, homelessness prevention, and neighborhood revitalization projects.

Housing
Nonprofits