183 Ohio Community Economic Development Grants

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and services that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of health, basic human needs, economic development, education, environment, ...

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA small, grassroots, women-led social justice nonprofits for programs and projects centered on issues women face or gender justice issues in the U.S. Applicants must submit an initial funding inquiry prior to submitting a full application. T...

Grants to Ohio municipalities with small populations for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to implement road, signal, or safety projects in qualifying cities. This program provides federal funds to cities with populations from 5,00...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to meet community needs in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to implement simple solutions to straight-forward problems. Eligible programs are those that have a positive impact on the reside...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support vibrant and healthy communities where residents have equal opportunities to live, work, and thrive. The grant program seeks to promote self-reliance and ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio small businesses in eligible locations for equipment purchases and workforce expansion. Funding is intended to help businesses grow and create job opportunities for individuals from low-to-moderate income backgrounds. Examples of qualify...

Grants of $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program implementat...

Grants of $75,000 to USA Native-led community development and arts and culture organizations for programs to support Native artists. Funding is intended to strengthen the arts in Native communities. Applicants must be new to working with the funding source and may rece...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government-affiliated research agencies for studies related to the US dairy industry. Funding is intended for research correlating animal health with productivity, assessing the ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and agricultural businesses and associations for projects to improve access to local food products and benefit producers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit corporations, agricultural businesses and cooperatives, local government agencies, Tribal governments, and food councils to develop local agricultural industries and food systems. Applicants are advised that required registration...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities. Donation types include products, gift cards, cash, and sponsorships. Eligible states include Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International artists or teams of artists to create public art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop artwork for publicly accessible exterior spaces that are free to attend and enjoy. The successful artists will devel...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding can be used for purchasing land and buildings, construction, refurbishment, renovation, or the creation or enhancement of spaces open to the public. Projects must meet an urgent ...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs, activities, and events that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and services within a wide range of focus areas including but not limited to the arts, edu...

Grants to Ohio individuals, schools, groups, and charitable organizations to address basic needs and benefit communities within the funding source’s service area. Funding is intended for charitable, public, humanitarian, scientific, and educational purposes. Grants a...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of education, healthcare, community development, economic developmen...

Grants to Ohio neighborhood associations, community organizations, groups, and individuals for community enhancement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to create a stronger sense of community and improve community relations. The grant provides seed fundi...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities that advance the mission of the nonprofit. Focus areas include arts and culture, animal welfare,...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Proj...

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to promote growth and success in the digital economy. Applicants are required to participate in coaching, training, and/or community events prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to provide small busine...

Opportunity for USA mobility or sustainability-related startups to participate in a business accelerator in Tennessee. In addition to funding, participants receive mentorship, focused support, connections to important networks, specialized perks, and an opportunity to ...

Grants to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that promote ...

Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout the ...

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic activ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states and markets for programs to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support vulnerable populations by addressing stable housing and empowering their communities. Eligible areas can be found in the fol...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio businesses in eligible locations to promote economic development. Funding is intended to improve growth and productivity through investments in infrastructure, business innovation, and employee skills development. The grant can be used al...

Grants and loans to Ohio local governments, IHEs, schools, and nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of projects and programs related to the railway system. Funding is intended for economic development, safety, environmental benefits, and improved railway efficien...

Grants to Ohio public and private agencies, marinas, and other facilities for construction projects to enhance facilities for recreational boating. Funding is intended for the construction of transient mooring facilities that are designed and operated for large non-tra...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. First-time applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support activities and projects in the focus areas of arts and cultur...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and groups for programs and activities that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that address community problems, engage residents, strengthen the economy, and improve the operational effectiveness of loc...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human services, ...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Eligible projects and programs must fall into one of the following focus areas: education and youth development, health and hum...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to assist organizations in supporting productive and prosperous communities. In previous years, grants have been awarded to elementary and high sc...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support, the ...

Grants to USA and territories businesses for collaborative research to establish the feasibility of commercializing technologies. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Applicants must work coll...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ohio production companies for activities that strengthen the creative economy in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects such as feature-length narrative films, documentaries, long-form specials, miniseries, series, televi...

Grants to USA state and territory governments to expand market opportunities for agricultural products such as dried fruit, fruits and vegetables, nursery crops, horticulture, and tree nuts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to c...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education in eligible areas to improve the quality of life and respond to the needs of local residents. Funding is intended for programs and activities wit...

Grants and in-kind support to Ohio nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in eligible regions. Focus areas include arts and culture, education and youth development, community and economic development, animal welfare, health and healthcare, seniors, ...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that address global issues. Funding is intended for projects and programs that fall into one of the following focus areas: climate change and the environment, social justice, and democracy. Eligibl...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and public schools in eligible areas for activities that address community needs and enhance the local quality of life. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and environme...

Grants to Ohio organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit low-to-moderate-income residents. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects in areas such as housing rehabilitation, removal of slums and bli...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to assist organizations that respond to the educational, cultural, health, social service, rec...

Grants to USA and territories for-profit and nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to support the meat and chicken processing industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to help...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for initiatives that benefit local communities. First time applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an LOI; all applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Types of supp...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community enhancement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of basic needs, education, arts and culture, environment, animal welfare, and...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and initiatives to develop local communities. Areas of focus include strengthening small businesses, building career pathways, economic mobility, education, and disaster relief. Eligible applicants a...

Grants of $5,000 to USA small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, introducing innovative products, and impr...