Ohio Private Grants

Charitable organizations that serve Piqua residents are invited to apply for unrestricted funding from the G. William Hartzell Charitable Fund of The Piqua Community Foundation. Donor Name: The Piqua Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Piqua Community Foundation encourages charitable giving to benefit the citizens of Piqua, and provides a variety of methods for donors to help fulfill their charitable giving wishes. Eligibility Criteria Organizations that are eligible to apply must be 501(c)(3) or equivalent organizations. Funds received are subject to use as restricted by IRS regulations governing 501(c)(3) organizations. The Foundation’s community grants are made to school organizations, the Hartzell grants are not meant to be school grants. Organizations (such as UVMC Rachel’s Challenge, Brukner’s Owl Extraordinaire program, etc.) that operate in the school systems may apply. For more information, visit Piqua Community Foundation.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government units serving the Clark County, Ohio community, focusing on initiatives in areas like Arts, Education, Environment, and Health.

Research grants support studies that address critical gaps in our understanding of natural history and contribute to the conservation and enhancement of aquatic ecosystems and healthy habitats. FAO seeks to fund projects that advance scientific knowledge and practical solutions for environmental challenges in the region, particularly those impacting aquatic biodiversity, water quality, and healthy habitats. Eligible projects include aquatic biodiversity assessments, water quality monitoring and analysis, development and application of innovative technologies and methodologies, collaborative research partnerships across disciplines and sectors, and habitat restoration and conservation efforts. FAO prioritizes projects that can result in scalable change and impact multiple counties. The maximum funding request per project is $25,000, with a total of at least $75,000 available to award. Eligible applicants include public and nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and groups operating under fiscal sponsorship within the Muskingum Watershed and Appalachian Ohio regions. Applications must be submitted online, and supporting documents emailed to FAO by August 2, 2024. Grant decisions will be announced by September 30, 2024.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Shelby County, Ohio, to support innovative projects that address community needs and benefit local residents.

This funding opportunity supports community-driven projects that promote local engagement and environmental awareness through volunteer and grassroots initiatives.

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.

The Community West Foundation is seeking applications to support organizations that provide the basic needs of Health programming services for those with disabilities addiction treatment and recovery services in Cleveland, Western Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties. Donor Name: Community West Foundation State: Ohio County: Cuyahoga County (OH), Lorain County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Community West is most well-known for granting funds to local nonprofit agencies that align with the mission, but there are many other ways they offer philanthropic support to the community.  These include managing funds for and organizing fundraising events that benefit Fairview and Lutheran hospitals to support operations and programming.  They also serve as fiscal agents for several philanthropic agencies as well as individuals. The mission of Community West Foundation is to advance the health and well-being of the community. Grant Funding to Non-profit Agencies Eligibility Criteria  Grant Funding to Non-profit Agencies Grant applications will be accepted only from organizations that are qualified as tax-exempt and charitable entities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your work in the community must fall into one or more of the categories listed above. Funding is limited to organizations located in Cleveland, Western Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties.  They do not fund capital needs, endowments, grades K through 12 school programs, or individuals. For more information, visit Community West Foundation.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Greater Dayton for special projects, program expansions, or capacity building initiatives.

The Community Foundation for Kettering, funded by The Dayton Foundation, offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) for the initiation of unique, self-sufficient projects that benefit the Greater Kettering area and promote community resource efficiency, but does not support endowment funds, travel, individual funding, specific research, religious activities, fundraising drives, award ceremonies, principal financial support, or deficit reduction.

Basic Human Needs Grants help your organization help people in need of basic necessities in Greater Dayton Donor Name: The Dayton Foundation State: Ohio County: Greene County (OH), Miami County (OH), Montgomery County (OH), Preble County (OH), Warren County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/09/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grants are awarded quarterly to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations that focus on basic human needs, such as food, shelter, healthcare and clothing. The organizations we consider for support are located primarily in Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Preble and Warren (north) counties. For  more information, visit The Dayton Foundation.

The Troy Foundation is pleased to announce the Quarterly Grant Program. Donor Name: The Troy Foundation State: Ohio City: Troy Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grant requests from charitable organizations are considered for projects and programs in the fields of arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environment, health, human services, and recreation. Funded programs must benefit the residents in Troy, Ohio. Applications from outside that area may be considered if the funded program supports a substantial population within the City of Troy. Funding Information Projects with an overall budget of $2,000 or less. For more information, visit The Troy Foundation.

Applicants are invited to apply for the Lincoln & Gilbert Small Business Relief Grants. Donor Name: Lincoln & Gilbert Initiative State: Ohio Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  06/18/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Lincoln & Gilbert Initiative is designed to help double the number of Black (MBE) employer firms in Cincinnati to 1,000+ in 5 years. The Urban League of Greater Southwest Ohio, The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce, and the Cincinnati Chamber USA Minority Business Accelerator will cooperatively lead Lincoln & Gilbert. It will do so by leveraging the knowledge and expertise of these economic development organizations: the Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative (GCMI), MORTAR and Lightship Foundation. Funding Information Grants are open to small, medium, and large MBE’s based on revenue. There are three applicant tiers: $10,000 to $75,000 in revenue ($2,500 grant) $75,000 to $250,000 in revenue, ($5,000 grant) or $250,000 TO $1.5 million in revenue ($15,000 grant) Eligibility Criteria You can apply for a grant based on your business revenue. These grants are open to MBEs and individuals who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19, or that predominately serve businesses that have been disproportionately impacted by COVID. For more information, visit Lincoln & Gilbert.

Ohio’s Premier Manufacturing Pitch Competition with prizes such as engineering design or operations services to help move your startup to the next milestone. If you have a physical product, idea, or manufacturing innovation, apply today. Donor Name: MAGNET State: Ohio County: All Counties Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Prizes and Benefits Prizes and benefits include MAGNET’s manufacturing consulting services adapted to meet the needs and services of a company or product, such as: Engineering Design Assistance  Operational Services and/or Lean Operations Sales and Marketing Innovation Award, sponsored by Huntington, for up to $10K for diverse founders Exposure to The Advanced Manufacturing Fund Visibility to a judging panel of local services providers and investors Guidance from MAGNET’s team of manufacturing experts Funding Information Prizes totaling more than $75,000. Eligibility Criteria Any Ohio-based entrepreneur with a physical product, idea, or manufacturing innovation. For more information, visit MAGNET.

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 EWRG seeks to assist local event organizers with reducing event-generated waste and diverting as much material as possible from the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill. Donor Name: Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio State: Ohio County: Franklin County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Event Waste Reduction Grant (EWRG) provides reimbursement funding for activities at events in SWACO’s jurisdiction that increase waste reduction, reuse, recycling, food scrap composting, and food donation; as well as diversion-related outreach and education activities to increase public awareness of the importance of these activities. Event waste reduction grants also aid in helping event organizers with building needed and necessary infrastructure to sustain diversion efforts beyond the grant funding year. Eligibility Criteria Funding is available for establishing, improving, or expanding waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, or food donation activities at events.  To be eligible for a grant award, events: Must occur within SWACO’s jurisdiction of Franklin County, Ohio. Must take place during 2024. Must be open to the public. Must have a projected attendance of 2,000 people or more. Events ranging from 2,000 to 10,000 attendees are eligible to apply for up to $2,000 Events ranging from 10,000 to 30,000 attendees are eligible to apply for up to $4,000 Events ranging from 30,000 to 60,000 attendees or greater are eligible to apply for up to $6,000 Recipients must provide a twenty percent (20%) cash contribution toward the project. Applications must be received 8 weeks before the event. No approved purchases can be made before the execution of a grant agreement. If awarded, funded projects must be completed by December 31, 2024. For more information, visit SWACO.

Applications are now being accepted for the Charles D. Berry Foundation grant. Donor Name: Charles D. Berry Foundation State: Ohio County: Greene County (OH), Miami County (OH), Montgomery County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/08/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Foundation will accept requests for the following areas: Program or Project Operating Support Capital Campaign. Focus Areas  The Charles D. Berry Foundation is committed to supporting programs in the following Focus Areas, primarily in the Greater Dayton Region: Arts (Performing, Visual, Educational Programming) Community Enrichment (Public Radio, Public Television, Museums, Parks & Recreation) Education (Early Childhood Education, Elementary, Secondary, Post-Secondary, and Community Initiatives) Health & Human Services (Individuals with Disabilities, Food Insecurity, Diseases, Improved Health Outcomes, Disaster Relief, Services for Underserved Populations, Poverty Reduction, Animal Welfare). Ineligibility Requests are not considered for: Organizations without 501(c)3 public charity status from the IRS or classified as private foundations Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status or any federal, state or local laws Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns Churches and Religious Organizations School District Projects Sports Organizations Individuals Mass Funding Appeals Sponsorships Grants or Loans to Individuals Organizations Outside of the United States. For more information, visit CDBF.

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 Community Grants Program is an annual grants program open to nonprofits and charities — with IRS 501(c)(3) or equivalent status — serving Marion County (Ohio). Donor Name: Marion Community Foundation State: Ohio County: Marion County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Grants may be awarded through this competitive process for any worthy charitable purpose serving the Marion area. Primary Areas of Impact Animal Care Arts, History, Culture Children, Families, Seniors Community Development Education Food, Shelter, Support Health & Wellness Parks, Environment Faith-based Type of Requests Capital or Equipment One time Project Operating Support. Funding Information The Foundation has approximately $500,000 to award. Grant Period Funds will be available October 2024 thru September 2025. Who may apply? IRS 501(c)(3) Non-profit organizations are welcome to apply. For more information, visit MCF.

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.

The Hudson Community Foundation provides grants to support nonprofit organizations working to meet community needs and enhance the quality of life in Hudson. Donor Name: Hudson Community Foundation State: Ohio City: Hudson Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Areas of Interest  The core areas of interest include Arts and Culture, Hudson Social Services, Historical and Environmental Preservation, and Youth Education and Recreation. Eligibility Criteria The Hudson Community Foundation welcomes grant requests from nonprofit organizations that are classified as nonprofit charitable organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code or, in some cases, government agencies. The Hudson Community Foundation will welcome grant requests from nonprofit organizations that are located in, or provide services to Hudson, Ohio. The Foundation will look favorably on grant requests that fall into the above-mentioned areas of interest. General Exclusions Religious organizations or events Private foundations Operating deficits or debt retirement Support to individuals Advertising Testimonial dinners Political organizations or campaigns Capital campaigns Endowments For more information, visit HCFG.