Ohio Grants

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is offering a Youth-led Grant Program, providing $250 to $2,500 for projects developed and implemented by youth in partnership with a nonprofit, school, or public organization, focusing on areas such as arts, education, community development, environmental stewardship, and health services in selected counties of Ohio.

This grant provides financial assistance to commercial property owners in Wooster's Central Business District for renovations that enhance downtown activity and preserve the area's visual appeal.

This grant provides funding to educators in Miami County, Ohio, for environmental education programs focused on solid waste issues, including recycling and waste reduction activities.

The Granville Community Foundation in Ohio is offering grants to non-profit organizations and public agencies for projects that enrich the lives of Granville residents, with a focus on arts, culture, education, and social services, and prioritizes initiatives that enhance quality of life, cultural opportunities, historical preservation, social support, public spaces, and youth experiences.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Tiffin and Seneca County, Ohio, for projects that improve community well-being, promote education and cultural enrichment, and support individuals with disabilities.

The Vinton County Community Fund, in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, is accepting grant applications from nonprofits, schools and public organizations for projects and programs benefiting Vinton County residents and communities. Donor Name: Vinton County Community Fund State: Ohio County: Vinton County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grants will be awarded to projects and programs advancing opportunities across five areas of need, known as the Pillars of Prosperity: arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services. Emphasis is on supporting individuals of all ages who are spearheading efforts that create opportunities, meet pressing needs and unleash the potential within Vinton County. Funding Information Funding requests should be between $500 and $2,500, but larger requests may be considered based on potential impact. Eligibility Criteria  Nonprofit organizations include 501(c) organizations under the Internal Revenue Code.  Organizations other than 501(c)(3) may be asked to confirm the charitable purpose of the proposed activity. Public organizations include public school districts, higher education institutions, government subdivisions like municipalities and other entities that are audited through the Auditor of State. Groups that do not have either status but are working in fiscal sponsorship with either a nonprofit or public entity are eligible to apply but will be asked to identify the specific fiscal sponsor.  For more information, visit Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and school educators in Bowling Green, Ohio, for projects that improve community health and vitality, particularly in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to dairy farms and processing facilities in select Midwestern states to promote product development, diversification, and value-added dairy innovations.

The Forecast Public Art’s Midwest Memory Grant, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, is open to non-profit organizations in rural Midwest communities, aiming to elevate and preserve the stories of BIPOC communities through monuments, with a focus on addressing systemic inequities and advancing racial justice.

This grant provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations in Northeast Ohio and beyond that focus on improving health and wellness, nature, education, and the arts within their communities.

This program provides financial support to local nonprofit and community organizations in Fayette County to enhance tourism and recreational activities, attracting visitors and boosting the local economy.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide career development programs for Black youth aged 14-24 in designated NBA markets.

The Millennium Fund for Children of Akron Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of local children. Donor Name: Akron Community Foundation State: Ohio County: Medina County (OH), Portage County (OH), Stark County (OH), Wayne County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The fund started in 1999 when generous people all over Northeast Ohio donated their last hour’s pay of the millennium to create a permanent endowment that would benefit children in the 21st century and beyond. Each year, people continue to contribute gifts of all sizes, from a few quarters earned at a lemonade stand to thousands of dollars from corporate leaders. A partnership of Akron Community Foundation and the Akron Beacon Journal, the Millennium Fund for Children supports arts, civic, education, and health and human services programs for children throughout Summit, Medina, Portage, Stark and Wayne counties. It makes grants where even a small amount can make a big difference.  The Millennium Fund for Children grants have enabled Red Oak Behavioral Health to provide mental health treatment to underinsured and uninsured children, supported diversity and inclusion workshops by the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio at Akron Public Schools and furnished the youth therapy room at the rape crisis center. Funding Information Qualified nonprofits can receive grants of up to $2,000 to support arts, education and health programs for local youth. For more information, visit ACF.

Leap Funding provides promising, revenue-generating businesses with $10,000 – $30,000 of equity-free funding to scale their community impact and increase the odds of long-term survival. Donor Name: Main Street Ventures State: Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio County: Boone County (KY), Butler County (OH), Campbell County (KY), Clermont County (OH), Dearborn County (IN), Hamilton County (OH), Warren County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information  Grant Request between $10,000 – $30,000. Eligibility Criteria  Business Type Applicant MUST be a business entity (C-Corp, S-Corp, or LLC) with a Federal Tax ID (EIN).​ Industry Focus Areas: Retail Storefronts – Ex. Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Retail Shops, etc. Manufactured Goods – Ex. Consumer Packaged Goods (Food / Beverage), Clothing, Sporting Goods, etc. Technology Companies – Ex. Hardware, Software. Business Location Business Entity MUST be located in the Greater Cincinnati region (Hamilton, Butler, Clermont and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, and counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana). Grant requests from other regions will NOT be considered. Application Responses Businesses MUST show customer demand and strong progression since the founding. Funding requests MUST focus on specific growth projects. MSV defines a growth project as a step that will help accelerate your business growth. MSV Grant Funding is designed to help businesses scale by covering key Direct Costs, not General Operating Expenses. Examples of Direct Expenses that ARE suitable for Grant Funds: Key pieces of equipment, Packaging Support, Technology Product Development, etc. Examples of General Operating Expenses that are NOT suitable for Grant Funds: Existing Payroll, Rent, Insurance, Marketing, Legal Fees, etc. Businesses MUST explain the impact of Grant Funds on the business OR the Cincinnati Region. Special Consideration will be granted to Women and Minority-Owned businesses Businesses that can show matching funds from other sources. For more information, visit Main Street Ventures.

Applications are now being accepted for the Cleveland Tree Coalition Grant 2024. Donor Name: Cleveland Tree Coalition State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/05/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Cleveland Tree Coalition is a group of public, private, and community stakeholders partnering with the City of Cleveland to rebuild the urban forest. The coalition strives to create a healthy, vibrant, sustainable, and equitable urban forest by working collaboratively to implement the Cleveland Tree Plan. Program Goals The goal of the Cleveland Tree Coalition (CTC) Fall 2024 Grant program is to plant trees in the city of Cleveland focusing on neighborhoods with low tree canopy cover. All projects should incorporate proper site selection, whether planting on public or private property and provide both a comprehensive planting and three-year maintenance plan. Eligible Projects Tree planting and supplies (staking, mulching, fencing, etc.) Cost for establishment (watering, soil, etc.) Free tree giveaways (limit 50 trees). Funding Information Organizations may apply for up to $75,000 in grant funds. For more information, visit CTC.

Main Street Ventures is accepting applications for its Launch Funding that provides emerging, pre-revenue businesses that have a Prototype or Product. Donor Name: Main Street Ventures State: Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio County: Boone County (KY), Butler County (OH), Campbell County (KY), Clermont County (OH), Dearborn County (IN), Hamilton County (OH), Kenton County (KY), Warren County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: Funding Information  Grant Request between $5,000 – $10,000. Eligibility Criteria  Business Type Applicant MUST be a business entity (C-Corp, S-Corp, or LLC) with a Federal Tax ID (EIN).​ Industry Focus Areas: Retail Storefronts – Ex. Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Retail Shops, etc. Manufactured Goods – Ex. Consumer Packaged Goods (Food / Beverage), Clothing, Sporting Goods, etc. Technology Companies – Ex. Hardware, Software. Business Location Business Entity MUST be located in the Greater Cincinnati region (Hamilton, Butler, Clermont and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana). Grant requests from other regions will NOT be considered. Application Responses Businesses MUST show customer demand and strong progression since the founding. Funding requests MUST focus on specific growth projects. MSV defines a growth project as a step that will help accelerate your business growth. MSV Grant Funding is designed to help businesses scale by covering key Direct Costs, not General Operating Expenses. Examples of Direct Expenses that ARE suitable for Grant Funds: Key pieces of equipment, Packaging Support, Technology Product Development, etc. Examples of General Operating Expenses that are NOT suitable for Grant Funds: Existing Payroll, Rent, Insurance, Marketing, Legal Fees, etc. Businesses MUST explain the impact of Grant Funds on the business OR the Cincinnati Region. Special Consideration will be granted to Women and Minority-Owned businesses Businesses that can show matching funds from other sources. For more information, visit Main Street Ventures.

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.

The Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau (MCVCB) is now accepting tourism grant applications for 2025. Donor Name: Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau State: Ohio County: Miami County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of the Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau’s Tourism Grant Program:  To help develop or bolster destination assets and the visitor experience in Miami County driving visitation, overnight stays, and increased visitor spending to area communities. To enhance the liveability of the area by strengthening Miami County’s destination assets. To support and encourage collaboration within Miami County and the region. To assist local and regional organizations in need of financial assistance for new or improved projects that are in line with the MCVCB mission. Funding Information There is $30,000 in grant funds available. Up to a maximum of $6000. Uses of funds Grant funds may be used for but are not limited to:  New or expanded projects or events that elevate the visitor experience within the destination Photography and Videography  Community wayfinding signage or placemaking  Enhancements to visitor attractions and museums (programming and activities, art installations, interactive exhibits, hands-on experiences, etc.)  Marketing and promotional Opportunities  Other expenses as approved by the MCVCB Grant Committee Guidelines  Anyone involved in tourism-related activity in Miami County may apply for a MCVCB grant according to the following guidelines:  Project/Event/Program must help enhance Miami County’s image as a visitor/group destination. Project/Event/Program must be tourism-related and designed to strengthen the visitor/resident experience within the county and increase the potential of visitation from outside the area. Project/Event/Program must demonstrate a measurable community or economic benefit. Tourism grant dollars may not represent more than 50% of the total project/event costs. The other 50% can come from other grants and in-kind donations.  Priority will be given to first-time projects and projects which promote out-of-county visitation and have more than a local impact.  When making decisions on grant applications, the MCVCB will consider such factors as:  Type and scope of the applying organization Applying organization’s resources Impact and priority of the proposed project  Timeline of the project o Other funding sources and support for the project o Is there a marketing plan associated with the project?  Does the project/event capitalize on off-peak or shoulder seasons, bringing guests to the community during times they wouldn’t normally visit?  The project’s ability to increase and track overnight stays and visitor revenue in Miami County  Number of grant applications received  Grant dollars requested from applications received Funding is not granted to an organization for administrative, clerical, personnel, or office equipment/furniture costs.  The MCVCB has the sole and final approval in granting these funds. Grant funds are limited. Only fully completed applications will be considered.  No more than one grant application may be submitted by any one organization per calendar year. For more information, visit MCVCB.

The Health Foundation of Greater Massillon (HFGM) is seeking applications to ensure resources would always be available to support health and wellness programs and initiatives in Western Stark, Northern Tuscarawas and Eastern Wayne counties. Donor Name: Health Foundation of Greater Massillon State: Ohio County: Stark County (OH), Tuscarawas County (OH), Wayne County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The mission of the Health Foundation of Greater Massillon is to enable health status improvement, wellness activities and community well-being by investing in nonprofit organizations that provide services in their communities. HFGM has been part of Stark Community Foundation’s family of donors since 2016, when the private foundation transitioned to a supporting foundation. Eligibility Criteria Eligible applicants must be a tax-exempt private agency, 501(c)(3) organization (that is recognized as a public charity) or government entity. Proposals must directly impact residents living in Western Stark County (Beach City, Bethlehem Township, Brewster, Canal Fulton, East Greenville, Jackson Township, Lawrence Township, Massillon, Navarre, North Lawrence, Perry Township, Richville, Sugarcreek Township, Tuscarawas Township, Wilmot), Northern Tuscarawas County (Bolivar, Strasburg) and/or Eastern Wayne County (Dalton, Orrville, Wooster). Proposals must demonstrate well-planned programs and activities that promote physical, emotional and mental health. Proposals are not normally approved to support overhead and/or administrative costs not directly associated with the proposed project or program, annual appeals or membership drives, fundraising projects, religious organizations for religious purposes, travel for individuals or groups (if that is the primary focus), endowment funds, individuals or groups or lobbying activities. For more information, visit HFGM.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in select states to support community-focused initiatives that enhance family support, public safety, and neighborhood improvement.