219 Ohio Community Economic Development Grants

219 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 for Ohio Nonprofits for Programs That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, health, community and economic development, environment, recreation, and hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 147195
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Grants to Ohio and Michigan Nonprofits for Capital Projects

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Ohio and Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital requests only. Focus areas include social services, neighborhood and urban affairs, physical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152740
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Basic Human Needs, Community Development, and ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achie...

GrantWatch ID#: 179283
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Food and Agricultural Businesses to Participate...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204255
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Support Artists and Art Centers

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and community-based arts groups, artist collectives, and individual artists partnered with nonprofit organizations to support artists and art centers in eligible regions. Funding is intended for collaborations...

GrantWatch ID#: 212969
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Opportunity for USA Qualifying Early-Stage Companies to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: 05/17/26

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to i...

GrantWatch ID#: 211717
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Grants to USA Tribes to Plan and Implement Volunteer Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to USA Tribes to plan and implement programs that employ volunteer staff to address critical community needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for services that support veterans and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205214
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503

Contest for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Address...

Deadline: 05/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals to participate in a contest to address environmental and social concerns. The purpose of the challenge is to find solutions related to the UN Sustainable Develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 228080

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Utilities to Improve Natural Gas Infrastructure

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, and utilities that operate a natural gas distribution system to repair or replace inadequate infrastructure. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 214834

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Develop Sustainable Uses for Wood Products

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to develop sustainable uses for specific wood products. Funding is intended to find new uses for wood industry byproducts that are no longer being efficiently utilized. Projects should also focus on market development...

GrantWatch ID#: 228227

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes for Training and Employment Services for Tribal Individuals

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and tribes for training and employment services for tribal individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for economic development through improved skill...

GrantWatch ID#: 228681

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Promote Diversity and Business Development

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to advance diversity and promote business development. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a complete proposal. Awardees will receive funding in addition to fully subsidized access to acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 208364

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Hispanic Community

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to support innovative programs that improve the quality of life for Hispanic residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance and promote educational, social, and economic opportunities for disadvantaged Hispan...

GrantWatch ID#: 129151

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects in the Areas of Community, Environment, and Populat...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio Nonprofits for Programs That Enhance Local Com...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio nonprofit organizations in counties served by the funding source for activities that enhance local communities. Particular emphasis will be placed on programs benefiting low-income communities. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 224449

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Community Programs and Capital Projects

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community programs and capital projects that meet the needs of local residents. Priority is given to projects that foster the development of responsible young people in the community. Eligible organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 158321

Grants and In-Kind Resources to USA Black-Owned Businesses to Foster Business Development

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of $50,000 and in-kind resources to USA Black-owned businesses to foster business development. Priority will be given to new businesses that have been in operation for less than five years. In addition to the monetary award, successful businesses will recei...

GrantWatch ID#: 203714

Grants to Ohio Engineers and Conservation Districts for Projects that Improve Water Quality

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Ohio county engineers and soil and water conservation districts for environmental preservation programs. Funding is intended to promote the construction of conservation ditches. The goal of the program is to enhance water quality through the construction...

GrantWatch ID#: 210807

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, Schools, and Agencies to Address Critica...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ohio nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that improve communities served by the funding source, with ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212515

Opportunity for USA Women Entrepreneurs to Pitch Innovative Projects

Deadline: 06/01/26

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 Cities to Implement Programs with a Strong Resident Engagement Aspect

Deadline: 06/01/26 Conference Date: 05/15/26

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 Minority Businesses and Entrepreneurs for Business Growth and Expansion

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA minority-owned early-stage businesses and minority entrepreneurs for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for seed funding to pursue growth opportunities, cover essential expenses, and gain stability during challenging t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228639

Opportunity for USA Individuals in Multiple States to Join a Leadership Training Fellowship

Deadline: 06/01/26

Opportunity for USA individuals in multiple states to join a leadership training focused on economic development in eligible regions. Eligible applicants have a demonstrated interest in economic and community development. Awardees will participate in a training co...

GrantWatch ID#: 228699

Grants to USA Youth Nonprofits, School Programs, and Faith-Based Organizations to Commemorate ...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA community-based youth organizations, youth-serving nonprofit organizations, before and after school programs, and faith-based organizations for youth-led projects to commemorate September 11. Eligible activities include service activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228810

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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