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Union County Tourism Grant 2025
$100,000
Union County Tourism
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports events and projects that boost tourism in Union County, Ohio, targeting both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, as well as municipalities, to enhance the area's appeal and economic impact.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
F24AS00225 - Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2024 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$800,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2024

Date Added

Feb 1, 2024

This grant provides funding to Great Lakes states to implement their plans for managing and preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species, benefiting both the states and the Great Lakes ecosystem.

Natural Resources
State governments
NFWF Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations working to restore and sustain forests and freshwater habitats in Central Appalachia, benefiting native wildlife and engaging local communities in conservation efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Parks & Trails Grant
$25,000
Portage Park District
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to villages and townships in Portage County for community projects that improve public parks and trails while preserving natural resources.

Recreation
City or township governments
H2Ohio Statewide Wetland Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This program provides funding for projects that create or restore wetlands and improve water quality across Ohio, targeting organizations and entities focused on environmental conservation and nutrient reduction.

Environment
State governments
Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Truist Foundation Inspire Awards
$75,000
Truist Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that develop innovative resources and services to help adults in the middle or late stages of their careers with reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation, particularly those who are unemployed or underemployed.

Education
Nonprofits
FY2026 Clean Ohio Fund Green Space Conservation Program
$37,500,000
Ohio Public Works Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Natural Areas Research Grant
$5,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research projects that enhance the understanding and conservation of Ohio's unique aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, targeting educational institutions, conservation organizations, and local government entities.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
2025 Ohio’s Urban Forestry Grant Program Emerging Programs Inflation Reduction Act Funding
$100,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government agencies and nonprofit organizations for urban forestry projects that benefit disadvantaged communities in Ohio by enhancing tree canopies and improving environmental quality.

Natural Resources
City or township governments