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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
Student Leaders in Sustainability Grant
Contact for amount
City of New Albany
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This initiative provides financial support to New Albany students in grades 6-12 for innovative sustainability projects that promote community waste reduction, renewable energy, and environmental education.

Education
Nonprofits
First Solar Community Giving Fund – Civic Engagement and Environmental Impact Grants
$15,000
Greater Toledo Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations focused on clean energy, water access, and environmental sustainability projects in the U.S., India, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Environment
Nonprofits
City of Canal Winchester Bed Tax Grant Program 2025
Contact for amount
City of Canal Winchester
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2024

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits and private organizations in Canal Winchester for projects that improve community life and attract tourism.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
2024 Strengthening and Empowering Equitable Neighborhoods Grant Program
$3,000
City of Worthington
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides funding to residents and community groups in the Worthington School District for projects that strengthen community ties and enhance local neighborhoods.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Grants to promote Quality of Life and Culture in Northeast Ohio
$10,000
The Harry K. Fox & Emma Rosenfeld Fox Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Northeast Ohio that enhance community quality of life through projects in the arts, education, culture, human services, and health.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
2025 Event Support Grants
Contact for amount
Visit Canton
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides financial support to event organizers and local committees in Stark County, Ohio, to attract and enhance major events that boost tourism and economic impact in the region.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Wickliffe Commercial Renovation Reimbursement Grant Program 2024
$10,000
City of Wickliffe
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides reimbursement funds to non-franchised commercial property and business owners in Wickliffe, Ohio, for enhancing the appearance of storefronts, signage, parking lots, and street-visible hardscaping.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Grants to address Challenges of Women and Children in Ohio
$5,000
Stark Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 11, 2024

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

The Women’s Fund through Stark Community Foundation in Ohio offers grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations serving women and children in Stark County, focusing on economic stability, mental health support, and neighborhood-based programming.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
The Women's Fund
$5,000
Stark Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 11, 2024

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

The Women’s Fund through Stark Community Foundation in Ohio offers grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations serving women and children in Stark County, focusing on economic stability, mental health support, and neighborhood-based programming.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
City of Wickliffe Commercial Renovation Reimbursement Grant Program
$10,000
The City of Wickliffe
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2024

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

The City of Wickliffe (City) is pleased to offer commercial, non-franchised property owners and/or business owners a reimbursement grant program for the purpose of improving the appearance of storefronts, including front façade, parking lots, signage or street-visible hardscaping. Donor Name: The City of Wickliffe State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: More than 10 Years Details: Goals Promote reinvestment and restoration of commercial property  Support efforts to improve the exterior aesthetics of commercial buildings  Contribute to the economic growth and prosperity of Wickliffe  Attract, retain and support locally-owned businesses Types of Eligible Projects Front Exterior Façade  May include new/restored front doors and windows, painting, siding, tuck pointing (which does not exceed 50% of the project cost), awnings or outdoor cafes (which are visible from the street). Signage  May include items that bear company marks, such as signage, awnings and/or window/door graphics, along with any restorations that are necessary due to the project.  Parking Lot  May include seal coating, resurfacing or full reconstruction, either in asphalt and/or concrete. Pot hole filling or concrete repairs are permissible only when they are part of a larger, approved project. Maximum grant amount for parking lot funding not to exceed $1,000.00.  Street-Visible Hardscaping  May include perennial plantings, if they are part of a larger, hardscape project.  Annual Plantings: $200.00 maximum grant. Funding Information Reimbursement assistance of up to 50% of total, eligible project costs, with the reimbursement amount not to exceed $10,000. Requirements One grant per Applicant, per building, within a calendar year.  The City reserves the right to permit additional grants for businesses at a single location, in the event the City deems it is in the City’s best interest.  If a business/tenant is the Applicant, the property owner must confirm support of the project.  The Applicant is responsible to pay for 100% of the project cost up front, as the grant is intended to be a reimbursement once the project is complete.  All real estate taxes must be paid and current, all City income taxes (collected by RITA) will need to be current, and there may not be any delinquent bills owed to the City or to Lake County, Ohio. There must be no violations with any City, County or State code requirements.  Any/all businesses must have current occupancy certificates and business licenses before a grant will be issued. All City requirements must be met, including securing the necessary zoning permits, building permits and approvals from the Architectural Board of Review, Board of Zoning Appeals and/or City Planning Commission, as may be required. For more information, visit City of Wickliffe.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Research and Development Grant Program 2024
$500,000
Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA)
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 7, 2024

Date Added

Jun 4, 2024

The Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) is seeking research and development proposals to address issues related to wastewater, drinking water, water resource management, solid waste management and energy resource development in Ohio. Donor Name: Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) State: Ohio County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/07/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Pursuant to its power to engage in research and development with respect to wastewater, water management facilities, solid waste facilities, and energy resource development facilities, OWDA has established a grant program for qualifying research and development programs. The eligible participants are Local Government Agencies (Cities, Villages, and Counties), Water/Sewer Districts, Conservancy Districts, State agencies or Institutions of higher learning that perform research and/or development. Projects for which grants are awarded must be of such a nature that the benefits to be derived fulfill a general need in the State of Ohio that is within the scope of the powers of the Authority. Grants are subject to available funds. Priority will be given to projects that have statewide environmental and/or natural resource applications, and grantees must submit a final report. Since the development of the Research and Development Grant Program, OWDA has awarded grants in the areas of surface water, wastewater, drinking water, solid waste, agriculture, and public health. Funding Information $200,000, dependent upon available funds. Eligible Project Costs Eligible project costs include start‐up and research. Indirect/overhead costs may not exceed 35% of the grant amount. Eligibility Criteria  Eligible grantees include departments, divisions, or other units of state government, watershed districts, soil and water conversation districts, municipal corporations, counties, special water districts, including county and regional sewer and water districts, conservancy districts, sanitary districts, sewer districts, or institutions of higher learning. For more information, visit OWDA.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
City of Maple Heights Exterior Home Repair Grant 2024
$10,000
City of Maple Heights
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to homeowners in Maple Heights for exterior home repairs and improvements, promoting neighborhood revitalization and community stability.

Housing
Individuals
2024 Housing Development and Beautification Grant Program
$5,000
City of Sandusky
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

The 2024 Housing Development and Beautification Grant Program in Ohio offers substantial redevelopment grants of $5,000 for eligible projects exceeding $20,000 per unit, with contractor estimates required. There is also a $7,500 grant for eligible new home construction, with developer budgets required. The grants can be used to subsidize the cost of constructing new housing units or rehabilitating existing ones, as well as for creating new housing units through adaptive reuse of non-residential properties. Additionally, there is a 50% grant assistance (up to $3,000) for exterior home repairs visible from the street, such as painting and roof repairs. The program also provides a $5,000 grant for eligible home purchases of one-, two-, and three-family residences that will be owner-occupied. Certain permits, inspections, and registered contractors may be required to participate in the program.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Violence, Intervention, and Prevention Grants
$526,000
Akron Urban League
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2024

Date Added

Nov 14, 2023

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

Science and Technology
Nonprofits