Ohio Employment Labor and Training Grants

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Erie County, Ohio, to address community needs in areas such as job training, mental health, childcare, and access to healthy food.

The Wayne County Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Children’s Resource Fund. Donor Name: Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) State: Ohio County: Wayne County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Wayne County Children’s Resource Fund was established to help remove barriers which may impede children’s ability to lead meaningful and productive lives. These barriers may include poverty, drug use, bullying, discrimination, learning disabilities, low self-confidence, or a challenging home life. Grants may be made to nonprofit organizations for programs or capital projects that impact these issues. Grant Period Grants are valid for a period of up to one year. Geographic Range of Grants Grants must benefit youth in Wayne County, Ohio. Eligibility Criteria  By law, the Wayne County Community Foundation can only make grants to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit public organizations. Ineligibility  The Foundation normally does NOT approve grants from the Children’s Resource Fund to support: Deficit financing; Endowment funds; Annual appeals or membership contributions; Conferences, field trips, travel or recognition events; The Foundation does not support religious organizations for religious purposes. However, WCCF does support non-religious programs like hunger centers, job training or childcare. No scholarships may be granted from this fund. For more information, visit WCCF.

The Community Waste Reduction Grant (CWRG) is a competitive grant program that provides funding for innovative projects that significantly reduce waste and/or increase the diversion of recoverable materials that would otherwise be sent to the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill for disposal. Donor Name: Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio State: Ohio County: Franklin County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The program is designed to provide funding to assist with building sustainable programs, projects, and services that address the unique waste reduction and material diversion needs of central Ohio. Local governmental or non-profit organizations including cities, townships, villages, parks, K-12 schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, and churches are eligible to apply.  Proposed projects should address the unique waste reduction, diversion, recycling, and composting needs of Central Ohio; emphasize partnership building and collaboration, and address opportunities to leverage the waste stream for community benefit. Funding Information The minimum grant amount that can be requested is five hundred dollars ($500.00). The maximum grant amount that can be requested is thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000.00). Projects should emphasize partnership building and collaboration, and address opportunities to leverage the waste stream for community and economic benefit. Funding for infrastructure, and outreach and education activities that increase the reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting of materials will be considered. Applications with a focus on implementing reduction and diversion processes and systems, that also include outreach, education, and awareness as part of the project are strongly encouraged. Below is a partial list of CWRG criteria: Must occur within SWACO’s jurisdiction of Franklin County, Ohio. Funding is available for establishing, improving, or expanding waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, or food donation activities. Recipients must provide a twenty percent (20%) cash contribution toward the project. If a project is awarded grant dollars, SWACO requires grantees to document and measure the impact of the project’s activities. No approved purchases can be made before the execution of a grant agreement. If awarded, funded projects must be completed by December 31, 2025. A final report detailing the successes, challenges, and impacts of the project’s waste reduction and diversion efforts must be provided at the end of the project. SWACO staff is available to serve as a resource to: Provide advice and technical expertise. Help develop projects and services that align with the purpose of the CWRG program. Provide recommendations to help ensure proposed activities incorporate best practices to help execute successful projects with maximized outcomes. To sign up to receive notifications regarding our CWRG application cycles and/or to share ideas For more information, visit SWACO.

The Portage Foundation provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations of all sizes, including projects from genuine grassroots groups. Donor Name: Portage Foundation State: Ohio County: Portage County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Priorities The Portage Foundation has nine priority funding area for the grants process: Animal Welfare Arts and Culture Children’s Programs Education Environment Economic Development Health Human Services Project Funding Types Projects that support capacity building in the areas of governance, management, service delivery and financial sustainability. One-time, non-recurring expenditures for start-up efforts or special projects; specific capital needs; and program-related expenses are given equal consideration. Collaborations among two or more organization are encouraged; If an application is being made for a collaborative effort, it must include letters of support from the boards of all organizations involved. Projects that address the underlying cause of a problem. Part of a nonprofit’s general operating budget ONLY if the applicant can demonstrate compelling need. Grant approval is based on an evaluation of the significance of a project, its purpose, its likelihood of success, and its potential benefit to the Portage County community. They also consider the strength and stability of the applicant organization and the availability of funding from other sources to fulfill the goals of the grant. Funding Information Typical grants range between $500 and $2,500. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations must be located in or provide services to residents of Portage County. Grant seekers outside Portage County must provide information on services provided and individuals served in Portage County. Grants will be made only to nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3) charities by the Internal Revenue Service. Grants are not made to any group that discriminates on the basis of age, color, race, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sensory, mental or physical ability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. Reporting requirements from prior grants must be fulfilled before submitting a new application. For more information, visit Portage Foundation.

The Dayton Foundation awards discretionary grants to a full spectrum of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations – from social service to the arts to health and the environment – based upon worthy community efforts and the greatest community need. Donor Name: The Dayton Foundation State: Ohio County: Darke County (OH), Greene County (OH), Miami County (OH), Montgomery County (OH), Preble County (OH), Warren County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/05/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Generally, grants are awarded to help launch new projects not addressed by existing organizations or to support special efforts of already-established, not-for-profit organizations in the Dayton Region. The programs consider for discretionary support are located primarily in Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Darke, Preble and Warren (north) counties. TDF Generally funds Capacity-Building Grants The Dayton Foundation’s discretionary grants support projects that provide for more efficient use of community resources; promote coordination, cooperation and sharing among organizations; and reduce the duplication of services in community. Through this process, they aim to strengthen not-for-profit agencies and institutions by reducing operating costs, increasing public financial support and/or improving internal management. The goal is to help build organizational capacity so that the charity can work more efficiently and effectively and raise more dollars. Capital Campaign or Capital Improvement Grants To help an organization expand services and capacity. Funding Information Discretionary grant requests range from $7,500 to $75,000. Typically, the Grants Committee awards grants for no more than 25 percent of a total project budget, not to exceed $75,000. The grant cycle takes place over a six-month time frame. Eligibility Criteria be recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, according to the Internal Revenue Code (established for at least two years and have a track record of sustainability) or have a fiscal agent with such status; benefit citizens in the Dayton Region  address needs that are not met fully by existing organizational or community resources; demonstrate systemic collaboration; and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in organizational strategic plans, policies or other documents, such as an equity statement. TDF Generally does not funds Projects that are narrowly focused in geography, impact and number of participants General organizational operations and ongoing programs Individuals Scientific, medical or academic research projects Operational deficits or reduced or lost funding Sectarian activities of religious organizations Scholarships and travel grants Annual fundraising drives, ceremonies, conferences, workshops, special or one-time events Public or private schools Endowment funds Art exhibits Cultural arts productions, with the exception of funding costs associated with creating original works Economic development projects Hospitals and universities for internal programs Matching grants (unless local dollars are needed to fulfill a condition for a state or federal grant) Multi-year or large-dollar requests (unless they are grants committee and governing board initiatives) Publications, including books, reports, research papers . For more information, visit The Dayton Foundation.

The Hispanic Fund, an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation of Lorain County, is accepting applications to provide grants to improve and promote socioeconomic and educational opportunities within the Hispanic community. Donor Name: The Community Foundation of Lorain County State: Ohio County: Lorain County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: A volunteer Advisory Board encourages giving to establish new, and grow existing, endowment funds to support annual grants and scholarships that fulfill the mission. The Hispanic Fund grant program provides funding to non-profit organizations and community members whose projects provide or work to improve: Citizen empowerment within the Hispanic Community Neighborhood revitalization or environmental issues within the Hispanic Community Public safety, education and prevention of crime/violence within the Hispanic Community Collaborative solutions or new approaches to a problem that exists within the Hispanic Community Projects/programs that address the root causes of social ills within the Hispanic Community Projects/programs that positively affect Hispanic educational achievement in public or higher education For more information, visit Hispanic Fund.

The OneOhio Recovery Foundation is currently inviting applicants for the 2024 Regional Grants. Donor Name: OneOhio Recovery Foundation State: Ohio County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/03/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: The OneOhio Recovery Foundation is a private, non-profit organization created at the direction of Ohio’s state and local leaders to distribute 55 percent of the funds the state will receive from the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic. The Foundation will work with local interests to support their substance misuse prevention, treatment, recovery, and other abatement efforts, while also investing funds to support these efforts for Ohioans in the future. 2024 Regional Funding Priorities Treatment & Healthcare Services: Expanding the availability and quality of treatment and healthcare services for the care of substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Intervention & Crisis Support: Delivering programs and services that support identification, intervention and crisis support in any setting of care. Criminal Legal System: Addressing the needs of those involved in the criminal legal system at all stages of the process. Recovery Supports: Supporting individuals sustaining recovery, building recovery capital, and removing barriers to a life of recovery. Prevention: Supporting strategies to prevent all levels of substance use, including a range of services for individuals, families, communities, and society at large. Harm Reduction: Supporting public health interventions to reduce the negative impact of behavior associated with substance use, both in individuals and at the community level. Services for Impacted Children & Families: Helping families and children impacted by the opioid epidemic heal through easier navigation of system resources and improved access to grief and trauma supports. Public Safety & First Responders: Supporting the collaborative efforts of first responders and law enforcement officials. Workforce Development: Supporting efforts to recruit and train Ohio’s behavioral health workforce. Infrastructure: Supporting infrastructure projects, including building construction or renovation, technology infrastructure upgrades, and vehicle fleet enhancements. Funding Information Awards in this funding cycle will total no more than $51,194,220.72. Length of Projects  12, 24 or up to 36 months. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible for OneOhio funding, organizations must be in good standing and meet the following criteria: Tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) or other relevant sections of the Internal Revenue Service Code; or Private, for-profit organizations offering services that meet the charitable purpose of the Foundation; or Any form of state or local government. For more information, visit OneOhio Recovery Foundation.

This program provides financial incentives to businesses expanding or establishing operations in Toledo, Ohio, by rewarding them for creating new, high-paying jobs that contribute to the city's economic growth.

The grant opportunity is open to organizations of all types across the USA, including nonprofits, startups, researchers, local governments, and small businesses. The grant applications are accepted bi-annually, with a spring cycle running from March 1 to May 1 and a fall cycle running from September 1 to November 1. To apply for the grant, applicants need to create an organizational and user account in the grants portal. The application can be saved as a draft and edited before submission. The grants portal also allows grantees to check the status of their grant, submit electronic grant reports if required, and access application history. All applicants are required to create an account using their email address as the username. They need to provide contact information and their organization's information, including the EIN/Tax ID number. Organizations should consolidate all applications into one user account for easy access to their full history of grants and requests. Applicants can manage their online accounts by editing contact information, beginning the application process, accessing drafts and submitted applications, and completing the reporting process for grant awards. If a grant writer works for multiple organizations, they should contact the Van Wert County Foundation to discuss their options. Before starting the application process, it is recommended to read the Grant FAQs provided on the website. To access the Grant Portal and start the application process, applicants can visit this link: [Grant Portal Link](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=VanwertGrants)

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit fire and emergency service organizations in Butler County, Ohio, particularly those serving the Hanover, Millville, and Reily Townships, for equipment, training, and staffing needs.

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and initiatives focused on improving the physical, social, and economic well-being of the Painesville community and its surrounding areas.

This funding opportunity supports various mentoring and intervention programs aimed at reducing violence and fostering positive relationships among youth and families in the community.