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Ohio Workforce Development Grants

Explore 79 grant opportunities

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
Women’s Endowment Fund
Contact for amount
Akron Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Summit County, Ohio, that provide programs focused on economic empowerment, safety from violence, and health and wellness for women and girls.

Women & Girl Services
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
Youth Pathways Grant for Careers in Agriculture
$75,000
Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This funding initiative supports nonprofit programs that introduce Ohio youth to career opportunities in agriculture, addressing the workforce development gap in the state's largest industry.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
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
READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
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
Honda Corporate Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in select U.S. states for programs focused on workforce development in advanced manufacturing and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Career Pathway Support Networks
$7,109,573
Ohio Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, workforce partners, and businesses in Ohio to create collaborative networks that enhance career-connected learning and technical education for students across the state.

Education
Independent school districts
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
Montgomery County Special Projects Grants
$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
Urban Revitalization Grants Program
$20,000
Duke Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for planning and feasibility projects that revitalize neglected urban areas within Duke Energy's service territories, promoting job creation and commercial redevelopment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CenterPoint Energy Foundation Grant - Cycle 2
Contact for amount
CenterPoint Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in select states to support programs that improve community well-being and education, particularly for low- to moderate-income families and under-represented groups.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
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
Targeted Community Alternatives to Prison Grant
$50,000
Franklin County Office of Justice Policy and Programs
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Ohio to develop community-based programs that reduce incarceration rates for individuals convicted of nonviolent felonies, focusing on diversion and reintegration strategies.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
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