227 Ohio Community Economic Development Grants

227 Community and Economic Development Grants for Ohio

Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.

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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Preserve and Protect Natur...

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and educational institutions in multiple states for projects to restore and protect natural resources. Funding is intended to support community outreach, environmental education, and ecol...

GrantWatch ID#: 167420
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses to Improve Access to Local Food Products

Deadline: 06/05/26

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 tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 171588
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Develop and Promote Local Agriculture

Deadline: 06/05/26

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 registr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180493
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Opportunity for USA and Canada Health-Related Startup Companies to Participate in a Business D...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Opportunity for USA and Canada health-related startup companies to participate in a business development program in Alabama. The opportunity is intended to connect innovative health tech startups with the capital, mentoring, and connections they need to build and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198973
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Grants to Ohio Entities to Rehabilitate and Clean Up Abandoned Properties and Sites

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, community development corporations, and other entities to clean up and rehabilitate neglected properties across the state. Funding is intended to promote economic development through the improvement an...

GrantWatch ID#: 200385
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Competition for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Reduce Poverty

Deadline: 06/07/26

Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160904
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Innovative Projects to Address Significant Community Issues Elig...

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that address significant community issues in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote economic development, workforce development, and capital projects. Eligible applicants will promot...

GrantWatch ID#: 158020
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Achieve Health Equity in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote health equity in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for capital improvements, operating costs, project support, and capacity bui...

GrantWatch ID#: 174081
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Grants to USA State Governments to Expand Markets for Specialty Crops

Deadline: 06/08/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 181650
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Grants to USA Local, State, and Tribal Governments for Projects to Increase Transportation Saf...

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA and territories local, state, and Tribal governments for projects to increase transportation safety. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for planning and infrastructure projects f...

GrantWatch ID#: 204452
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Grants to USA Land-Grant Colleges and Universities for Courses Tailored to Tribal Communities

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA Land-grant colleges and universities for courses tailored to Tribal communities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to ensure Tribe members have access to education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228767
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio government entities, schools, and nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the focus areas of health and human services, environmenta...

GrantWatch ID#: 186648
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the focus areas of health and human services, environmental stewardship, educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 187995
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, and Public Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, school, and government agencies to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, community and economic development, education, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 192937
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies fto Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants to Ohio schools, public entities, and nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, community and economic development, educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 192940
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of health and human services, economic and community development...

GrantWatch ID#: 192941
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of arts and culture, health and human services, economic and commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 198471
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of education, arts and culture, environmental stewardship, comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 198604

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, Corporations, and Individuals to Improve the Alfalfa...

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to USA federal agencies, IHEs, research institutions, organizations, national laboratories, private corporations and foundations, groups, and individuals for projects that improve the alfalfa industry. Applicants must complete required registrations and con...

GrantWatch ID#: 202964

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Business Development in Coal Mining Communities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and local and tribal government agencies in multiple states for business and entrepreneurship initiatives that benefit communities impacted by coal mine and plant closures. Funding will support projects to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225873

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Workforce Development in Coal Mining Communities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and local and tribal government agencies in multiple states for workforce development initiatives that benefit communities impacted by coal mine and plant closures. Funding is intended for job training init...

GrantWatch ID#: 229192

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs and Services that Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 06/14/26

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, environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 161100

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Business Development in Non-Urban Areas

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and rural cooperatives to promote economic development in non-urban areas. Funding is intended for programs that provide technical assistance, training, and other activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167073

Grants to USA Entities for Research to Benefit the Aquaculture Industry

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA federal agencies, research institutions, IHEs, private corporations and organizations, state agricultural experiment stations, and individuals for research to expand the aquaculture industry. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete re...

GrantWatch ID#: 202963

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and IHEs for Community Garden Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

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 implem...

GrantWatch ID#: 208647

Grants to Ohio Qualifying Cities for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Ohio municipalities with small populations for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to implement roadway, signal, safety, or congestion mitigation projects in qualifying cities. This program provides federal funds to ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 210800

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Meet Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/15/26

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 r...

GrantWatch ID#: 210945
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Grants to USA Agencies and Urban Planning Groups to Improve and Protect Bridges

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies, transportation authorities, urban planning organizations, Federal Land Management Agencies, and groups of entities to improve and protect bridges throughout the country. Applicants are adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 212437

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/15/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 216934

Grants to USA Cities to Implement Programs with a Strong Resident Engagement Aspect

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA cities to implement programs with a strong resident engagement aspect. Funding is intended to manage neighborhood projects and improvements that address local needs and that are initiated by local residents. Grantees will also receive training and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228444

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Train and Assist Small Manufacturing Firms

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, businesses, educational institutions, and professional associations for training and technical assistance that advance the development of small manufacturing firms. Required registrations must be completed pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 229431

Grants to USA Entities to Educate New Farmers and Ranchers

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for collaborative programs to provide assistance to new ranchers and farmers. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete required registrations before ...

GrantWatch ID#: 151418

Grants to USA Agencies in Multiple States to Create Charter Schools

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grants to USA government agencies in multiple states to create charter schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to open new charter schools and expand access to existing schools. Grant fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 214312

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Rural Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, and Tribes to support the rehabilitation of historic properties in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 185115

Grants to USA and Canada Home Service Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 06/24/26 LOI Date: 06/11/26

Grants to USA and Canada companies in the home service sector for business development assistance. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow home service providers to achieve their professional goals and to la...

GrantWatch ID#: 208880

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Improve Rail Transportation Systems

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA states, public agencies, for-profits, tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take severa...

GrantWatch ID#: 198480

Opportunity for USA Women Entrepreneurs to Pitch Innovative Projects

Deadline: 06/25/26

Opportunity for USA women entrepreneurs to pitch innovative projects and products that impact communities. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and support entrepreneurs who are addressing real-world problems, pushing boundaries, and redefining innovatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 221045

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Countries

Deadline: 06/27/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...

GrantWatch ID#: 203911

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States and Markets for Programs to Benefit the Local Comm...

Deadline: 06/29/26

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 th...

GrantWatch ID#: 219645

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Expand the Use of Telecommunications

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribal governments, and IHEs to provide and improve telemedicine services and distance learning in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157088

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Capital Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 ur...

GrantWatch ID#: 166072

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, and Individuals to Address Community Needs in Eligible Cou...

Deadline: 06/30/26

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. Gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 176773

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Programs

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 180559

Grants to Ohio Neighborhood Organizations and Residents to Strengthen Communities in Eligible ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181309

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 194996

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

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....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to USA Entities to Improve Public Transportation in Rural Areas

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and territories state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and Tribes to improve public transportation in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 200982

Grants to USA Municipalities, Schools, Recreation Centers, Nonprofits, and Private Residents f...

Deadline: 06/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 214003

Loans to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Cooperatives, and Agencies to Assist with Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help charities support underserved communities by furthering their goals and objectives. The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards...

GrantWatch ID#: 224219