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Ohio Workforce Development Grants

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Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) Program
$40,000
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to Ohio employers for purchasing safety equipment to reduce workplace hazards and improve employee safety.

Safety
County governments
City of Lancaster Small Business Development Equipment Grant Program
$15,000
City of Lancaster
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2025

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Lancaster for purchasing essential equipment to help create jobs and boost local economic growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
2025 Community Investment Fund Grant
$100,000
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Cuyahoga County to support initiatives that promote job creation, economic growth, and equitable access to opportunities in the maritime industry.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
LCDC’s Economic Development Grant 2025
$5,000
Lake County Development Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local businesses in Lake County, Ohio, for infrastructure improvements, innovative projects, and employee training, fostering economic growth in the community.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
City of Lima CDBG and HOME Programs
Contact for amount
City of Lima
Local

Application Deadline

May 5, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public service agencies, and government entities for projects that promote affordable housing, economic development, and neighborhood improvement in Lima, Ohio.

Housing
Nonprofits
Firefighter I Training Grant - FY 2025
$2,000
Ohio Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to training providers in Ohio to offer free Firefighter I and Firefighter I Transition certification courses, particularly benefiting volunteer firefighters and local governments.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Comprehensive Literacy State Development Subgrant K-12
$60,000,000
U.S. Department of Education, administered by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Ohio's local education agencies to improve literacy and language development for K-12 students, particularly those from low-income families, through evidence-based interventions and professional development.

Education
City or township governments
Benefits Bridge Employer Pilot Program
$100,000
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This program provides funding to employers in Ohio to create training opportunities that help employees on public assistance improve their skills, increase their wages, and achieve financial independence.

Workforce Development
Other
Hazardous Materials Training and Planning Grant
Contact for amount
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and emergency services for training personnel in effectively managing hazardous materials spills and incidents during transportation.

Safety
City or township governments
White Box Grant Program
$75,000
City of Toledo
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to property owners in Toledo to renovate vacant first-floor commercial spaces, ensuring they meet building codes and are ready for new tenants, thereby supporting local economic revitalization.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Improvement Planning Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Toledo
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Toledo property owners for facade assessments and design services to improve the appearance of commercial and industrial buildings in designated revitalization neighborhoods.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
City of Toledo White Box Planning Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Toledo
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This program provides funding to property owners in Toledo to convert vacant first-floor commercial spaces into customizable, code-compliant areas that support local business development and revitalization efforts.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Montgomery County Special Projects Grants 2025-2026
$10,000
Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District (MCACD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small to mid-sized arts and cultural organizations in Montgomery County for community-engaging projects and capacity-building initiatives.

Arts
City or township governments
Springfield Unity Fund Grant
$7,500
United Way of Clark Champaign & Madison Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides emergency financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions that assist the immigrant community in Springfield, Ohio.

Education
County governments
gBETA Cincinnati Accelerator for Early-stage Companies
Contact for amount
gener8tor
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This program provides early-stage startups in Cincinnati with free mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities to help them grow and prepare for investment.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Educator Initiative Grant 2025-2026
$10,000
GAR Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educators in Summit County, Ohio, to implement innovative classroom projects that enhance student learning and align with state educational standards.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Boots on the Ground Fund
$25,000
Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to small, community-based organizations in Cincinnati to address local challenges such as homelessness, food security, and youth development through impactful initiatives and collaborative efforts.

Youth
City or township governments
Sickle Cell Initiative (SK26)
$175,650
Ohio Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Jan 27, 2025

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver comprehensive services for individuals affected by sickle cell disease and related conditions, focusing on health equity and community engagement in designated regions of Ohio.

Health
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
Strategic Alliance Partnership Grant
Contact for amount
Greater Toledo Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2025

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Toledo area to collaborate effectively, improve service delivery, and achieve cost savings through shared resources and strategic partnerships.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits