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Number of available Grants: 32

Grants to Ohio Urban Gardeners in Eligible Areas to Support For-Profit Food Ventures

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals and organizations in eligible locations to support for-profit gardening ventures. Funding is intended to assist entrepreneurs in advancing the local food system so that residents have access to healthy, fresh, and afforda...

GrantWatch ID#: 176274
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for National Initiatives to Improve the Environment

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for initiatives that improve the environment. Funding is intended to support countrywide projects that preserve biological diversity, protect public health from toxic exposures, mitigate climate change, help co...

GrantWatch ID#: 182147

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and For-Profits to Increase Tourism in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $250 to Ohio nonprofit and for-profit organizations for projects that promote tourism, businesses, events, and attractions in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase tourism and overnight stays through the use of marketing materials. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 157005

In-Kind Grants of Trees to Ohio Residents in Eligible Locations to Benefit Local Neighborhoods

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of trees to Ohio residents in eligible locations for planting on streets outside of family residences. The purpose of the program is to plant trees that will benefit local neighborhoods. Trees must be planted in the public right-of-way. Requests wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 216961

In-Kind Support to USA Agencies and Tribes to Meet Local Housing Needs and Support Equitable H...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA government agencies and tribes to meet local housing needs and support equitable housing development. Successful applicants will receive technical assistance to support the coordination and integration of transportation and housing in infras...

GrantWatch ID#: 206232

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Businesses to Create Business Space from Vacant Property

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Ohio individuals and organizations to create business occupancy space by improving vacant commercial properties in eligible regions. The applicants will be required to bring first-floor spaces up to current code standards. The funder see...

GrantWatch ID#: 204113

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Businesses for Planning to Revitalize Vacant Commercial Spaces

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to Ohio building owners in eligible locations to conduct a feasibility study on how to maximize vacant commercial space in their buildings. Funding is intended to contribute toward the goals of neighborhood revitalization. Eligible buildings must be located...

GrantWatch ID#: 213582

Grants to Ohio Business Entities with Qualifying Commercial Properties for Renovation Projects...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio business entities with qualifying commercial properties for renovation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help cover the cost of permits, fees, and architectural design work related to awnings, signage, and façade ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216844

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Businesses to Enhance the Exterior Appearance of Buildings

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ohio building owners to enhance the exterior appearance of buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for buildings located in low- to moderate-income areas. Enhancements must be performed on private property. Eligible building...

GrantWatch ID#: 199605

Grants to Ohio Community-Based Organizations for Events that Benefit Local Neighborhoods

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio business associations, neighborhood associations, priority boards, and block clubs for community-based initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities, projects, and events that foster connection and build ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197394

Grants to Ohio Event Organizers to Assist with Waste Reduction and Diversion in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,000 to Ohio event organizers to assist with waste reduction and diversion in eligible areas. Applicants should contact program staff before applying. Funding is available to improve, expand, and establish waste reduction activities while educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 214647

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and Schools for Projects and Programs to Benefit C...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, school districts, and schools for projects and programs to benefit children. Funding is intended to support initiatives that have a wide range and directly benefit children up to sixth grade. Grants must clearly support ident...

GrantWatch ID#: 227562
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Grants Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs to Address Climate Change

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to address climate change. Funding is intended to benefit neighborhoods that have been negatively impacted by climate change. The efforts must have a clear impact on one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219488

Grants to Ohio Homeowners in Eligible Locations to Carry Out Exterior Improvements to Their Ho...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to Ohio homeowners in eligible locations to carry out exterior improvements to their homes. Applicants are highly encouraged to apply together with a group of neighbors from the same street. All repairs carried out must be visible from the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 221089