State Grants

State Grants

Ohio State grants for nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses & municipalities: 

Ohio State grants, government funding, In-kind grants, and service contracts may be available to support or supplement your organization's education, social welfare, science, and other proposed programs.
Number of Grants: 25

Grants to Ohio Local Law Enforcement Agencies for the Extradition of Offenders

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio local law enforcement agencies to cover expenses related to extraditing offenders facing criminal charges. Funding is intended to compensate local law enforcement agencies for the cost of in-state and out-of-state extraditions of dangerous wanted offende...

GrantWatch ID#: 188290

Grants to Ohio Schools to Incorporate Archery Into the Physical Education Curriculum

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio schools to promote archery as part of the physical education curriculum. Funding is intended to teach archery to students in grades 1-12. The program's content covers a range of archery-related topics, including safety, proper technique, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208238

Awards to Ohio Artists to Recognize Exceptional Achievement Across a Range of Artistic Discipl...

Deadline: 09/01/25

Awards of $5,000 to Ohio artists to recognize exceptional achievement across a range of artistic disciplines. Applications will be considered in disciplines including but not limited to choreography, crafts, fiction/non-fiction, media arts, poetry, and photography.

GrantWatch ID#: 178200

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Innovative Arts Programming

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for arts projects that incorporate innovation and experimentation. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that engage participant...

GrantWatch ID#: 178192

Grants to Ohio PreK-12 Schools to Support Artist Residencies

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants to Ohio public, charter, private, and parochial schools to support artist residencies. Funding is intended to host teaching artists and offer educational arts programming to children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The goal of the grant program is to bri...

GrantWatch ID#: 193710

Grants to Ohio State and Local Agencies to Acquire and Develop Recreational Land

Deadline: 11/14/25

Grants to Ohio state and local governments, park and conservancy districts, and joint recreation districts to acquire or develop land for outdoor recreation. Funding is intended for the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of recreational areas. Emphasis is on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150794

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Districts, Authorities, Schools, and Trade Organizations ...

Deadline: 12/05/25

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, park districts, sewage authorities, schools, and trade organizations for clean-up and litter reduction programming, activities, and purchases. Funds may be used for equipment used to collect and process recyc...

GrantWatch ID#: 166527

Grants to USA Institutions and Organizations for Scientific Research Studies

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants to USA research institutions and organizations for scientific studies related to the environment, physics, computing, and energy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that yields ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202899

Grants to Ohio Public and Private Agencies and Marinas to Enhance Recreational Boating Facilit...

Deadline: 07/01/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 145642

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Support Arts Programming

Deadline: 04/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for arts projects and programming. Funding is intended to provide support to new and developing organizations, as well as established organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 178191

Grants to Ohio Master Artists to Teach Folk and Traditional Arts to Dedicated Apprentices

Deadline: 04/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Ohio master artists to teach folk and traditional arts to one or two dedicated apprentices in an intensive, year-long learning process. Funding is intended to support study and cultural exchange between master artists and qualified apprentices...

GrantWatch ID#: 178201

Grants to Ohio Drug Courts and Specialized Dockets to Address Mental Health Concerns and Subst...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $55,000 to Ohio courts and other specialized docket programs for staff payroll expenses and substance use treatment programs. Funding is intended for clinical services that address mental or behavioral health issues and addiction disorders. Eligible cos...

GrantWatch ID#: 192964

Grants to Ohio Artists with Disabilities for Performing and Creative Arts

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio individual artists with disabilities for performing and creative arts projects. Funding is intended to assist professional and early-career artists in raising their public profile, developing skills, and producing...

GrantWatch ID#: 178196

Grants to Ohio Artists to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio emerging and professional artists for career development opportunities. Funding is intended to assist early-stage and established artists, promote their professional growth, and advance projects that will contribu...

GrantWatch ID#: 207511

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Improve Capacity to Provide Arts Pro...

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio arts and cultural nonprofits, government agencies, schools, and IHEs that provide arts programming to improve business practices and strengthen organizational operations. Funding is intended for activities that enhance an organization's a...

GrantWatch ID#: 178194

Grants to USA Law Enforcement Agencies to Increase Capacity to Address Illicit Drug Distributi...

Deadline: 06/25/25

Grants to USA and territories state law enforcement agencies to increase capacity to address the distribution and abuse of illicit substances. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for law enforcement...

GrantWatch ID#: 155699

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Government Agencies, IHEs, and Law Enforcement Agencies to Control ...

Deadline: 07/08/25

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, IHEs, and law enforcement agencies to control and prevent crime. Priority will be given to programs that utilize evidence-based practices and programs. The purpose of the program is...

GrantWatch ID#: 185911

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Law Enforcement for Programs to Protect Women

Deadline: 07/08/25

Grants of up to $60,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and law enforcement agencies for programs to protect women. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities to prevent violence against women. Proposed projects are required to identify at...

GrantWatch ID#: 185912

Grants to Ohio PreK-12 Schools, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Youth Environmental Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $500 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for educational programs and projects related to native wildlife. Funding is intended to support activities, equipment, and materials that the organization or school is otherwise unable to...

GrantWatch ID#: 179945

Grants to Ohio Employers to Promote Workforce Development in the Technology Sector

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to Ohio employers for workforce development projects. Funding is intended to offer employers the opportunity to improve the skills of currently employed and prospective workers in the tech industry. Credentials must be technology-based, industry...

GrantWatch ID#: 206602

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Increase Awareness Abou...

Deadline: 07/15/25 LOI Date: 07/08/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, local and state agencies, schools, institutions of higher education, businesses, and nature centers for educational initiatives that increase awareness of environmental topics. A letter...

GrantWatch ID#: 200712

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Arts Programs that Benefit Underser...

Deadline: 08/30/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, institutions of higher education, and government agencies for arts programming to engage underserved communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, including but not limited to cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206689

Grants to Ohio Local Health Departments to Improve Water Quality in Private Homes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio local and county health departments to improve water quality in private homes. Funding is intended to develop programs to provide loans to low-income homeowners for repair and upgrade services of deficient home sewage treatment systems (HSTS). The goal o...

GrantWatch ID#: 200709

In-Kind Assistance to Ohio Agencies for Community Development Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind technical support to Ohio government agencies for community and economic development projects. Funding is intended to assist with programs that help to rehabilitate neglected properties and turn them into economic and community assets. The goal of the grant pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 200755

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to Ohio nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and Tribal entities for projects that benefit people with disabilities. Funding is intended for initiatives that support the inclusion of people ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184443