| LSTA Guiding Ohio Online (GOO) Grant | SLO | 3/22/2026 | $15,000 | | Allows eligible public libraries serving rural populations in Ohio to hire a dedicated technology trainer. The technology trainer is hired as an independent contractor in a full- or part-time capacity, depending on the needs of the library. 25% local cash match. |
| June is Responsible Fatherhood Month 2026 | ODCY | 3/25/2026 | $3,500 | | Mini-grants awarded to not-for-profit organizations and/or government entities to provide father-child events during the month of June 2026. |
| Individual Microcredential Assistance Program (IMAP) | OWT | 3/31/2026 | $500,000 | $5,000,000 | A competitive initiative designed to help Ohioans gain industry-recognized microcredentials and advance their skills for today�s workforce. Eligible applicants include training providers who are registered or accredited with an approved State of Ohio organization and offer training enabling individuals to earn one or more microcredentials. |
| Transportation Improvement Districts (TID) Funding | ODOT | 3/31/2026 | $500,000 | $9,000,000 | TID program funding can be used for preliminary engineering, detailed design, right-of-way or construction of transportation improvements on all public roadways. These funds are only available to registered TIDs. The project application will be available on the Jobs & Commerce website from March 2, 2026 until midnight on March 20, 2026. |
| Systemic Safety Improvement Program | ODOT | 3/31/2026 | $5,000,000 | | Recurring program with applications due March 31 and August 31. Funding to implement projects that prevent pedestrian and roadway departure crashes. Applications should be coordinated with respective ODOT District Safety Review Teams at least six weeks in advance of the due date. 10% local match required. |
| EMS Priority One Grant, Supplemental Grant | ODPS | 4/1/2026 | $30,000 | | Provides funding to improve and enhance EMS and trauma patient care in Ohio through the provision of grant funding for equipment, training, and research. Only EMS agencies that are Ohio EMS accredited training institutions or approved CE training sites may receive reimbursement for training equipment. |
| ArtSTART | OAC | 4/1/2026 | $5,000 | | Provides flexible, accessible funding to help organizations complete short-term projects addressing a wide variety of goals and objectives. Applications open in November and close on April 1. All awards require a 1:1 cash match. |
| Cribs for Kids | ODCY | 4/2/2026 | | | Subgrant awards will support community-level interventions that address unsafe sleep practices and environments, which are a known contributor to preventable infant mortality. DCY will provide Safe Sleep Kits at no cost to support Program implementation, and funded Grantees will facilitate the distribution of these kits to Caregivers as part of comprehensive, evidence-informed service delivery. |
| CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service | NSF | 4/3/2026 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | The Innovation Track supports projects that enhance preparation of AI and/or cybersecurity professionals. Projects may expand existing educational opportunities, curricula, degree programs, educational pathways, methods and interventions, and partnerships among institutions of higher education, government, and employers. |
| Strong Families, Safe Communities | ODCY | 4/8/2026 | $2,000,000 | | Supports multi-county collaboratives that can identify service gaps, implement evidence-informed supports, and measure outcomes for families most in need. Services and supports funded under this grant are expected to enhance family stability, promote safe and healthy homes, and increase access to services that help prevent unnecessary out-of-home placements. |
| Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program � NEW (Year 1) | HHS | 4/14/2026 | $125,000 | $31,250,000 | The purpose of the DFC Support Program is to establish and strengthen collaboration to support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent youth substance use. |
| The Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative | DOL | 4/15/2026 | $5,100,000 | $81,000,000 | Supports the advancement of workforce readiness skills and the attainment of employment for ex-offenders across three populations: youth (ages 15-17 years old), young adults (ages 18-24 years old), and adults (ages 25 years old and above). Funds will be awarded to eligible entities to develop programs to train ex-offenders for high-need American jobs and assist them in being productive contributors to the U.S. economy. |
| Veterinary Services Grant Program | USDA | 4/16/2026 | $300,000 | $3,809,708 | Established to address concerns that long-term uneven distributions in the veterinary workforce have left some rural communities with insufficient access to food/large animal veterinary services. Funding to develop, implement, and sustain food animal veterinary services and relieve veterinarian shortage situations in the United States and to provide education, extension, and training programs for the food animal veterinary workforce. |
| 2026 Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Program | USDA | 4/22/2026 | $1,000,000 | | Financial assistance for facilities that procure and process byproducts (timber and biomass) generated from ecosystem restoration/forest management projects in areas at risk of unnaturally severe wildfire or insect or disease infestation. |
| Hazardous Materials Training Grant | PUCO | 4/30/2026 | | | Provides reimbursement for the training of public safety and emergency services personnel in the proper techniques for the management of hazardous materials spills and releases that occur during transportation. |
| Nutella Stacks for Giving Back | Foundation | 4/30/2026 | $5,000 | | Grants may be used to purchase needed equipment or gear, support recruitment and retention efforts, fund training initiatives, enhance community outreach and education, or help fund other department necessities. NVFC membership is required and the department must be over 50% volunteer and serve a population of 25,000 or less. |
| 2027 Capacity Building | OAC | 5/1/2026 | $5,000 | | Supports organizations� efforts to engage outside expertise to improve business practices or add new knowledge and skills that forward organizations� missions. Awards may fund outside fees associated with technical assistance projects, planning or evaluation work, staff professional development opportunities, or other initiatives. Government entities that provide art programming are eligible. All awards require a 1:1 cash match exclusive to the outside fees. |
| Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6) | DOL | 5/20/2026 | $10,800,000 | $65,000,000 | Funds community colleges, with a singular focus on building program and system capacity for implementing and scaling access to short-term training opportunities through Workforce Pell Grants�i.e., promoting industry-driven strategies, worker mobility, and integration with the larger state workforce system (e.g., Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) partners) for statewide impact. |
| State Disaster Relief Program | ODPS | 5/21/2026 | | | Provides financial assistance to local governments and eligible non-profit organizations impacted by disasters. These funds are intended to SUPPLEMENT NOT SUPPLANT an applicant�s resources and therefore, applicants must demonstrate the disaster has overwhelmed local resources and that other avenues of financial assistance have been exhausted prior to requesting assistance through the SDRP. |
| H2Ohio Conservation Ditch Program | ODA | 6/1/2026 | | | All Ohio County Engineers and Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) are eligible to apply for funding to construct two-stage and self-forming ditches. Funding is limited, and projects will be evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Ohio Sexual Assault Investigations Grant Program | OCJS | 6/10/2026 | | | Reimbursement for state and/or local law enforcement and prosecutors for expenses related to sexual assault kit (SAK) testing, results, and related expenses. |
| Firefighter Exposure to Environmental Elements Grants (FEEEG) Program | OBWC | 6/30/2026 | $15,000 | | Funding to purchase equipment to minimize exposure to dangerous environmental elements. Ohio firefighter employers may receive up to $15,000 for each three-year eligibility cycle. |
| Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) Program | OBWC | 6/30/2026 | $40,000 | | This program allows employers to purchase equipment to significantly reduce or eliminate injuries and illnesses associated with a particular task or operation. Ohio private or public employers covered by the State Insurance Fund are eligible for a 3-to-1 matching grant, up to $40,000 for each three-year eligibility cycle. |
| NatureWorks | ODNR | 7/1/2026 | $150,000 | | Recurring Grant (typically January - June). Provides up to 75% reimbursement assistance for local government subdivisions for the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of recreational areas. |
| REsearch Across Complementary and Integrative Health Institutions (REACH) Virtual Resource Centers | HHS | 8/15/2026 | $850,000 | $2,750,000 | REACH virtual resource centers will foster institutional partnerships and provide resources to support research activities and research training for faculty who work at accredited complementary and integrative health clinical institutions. |
| Advanced Technological Education (ATE) | NSF | 10/1/2026 | $7,500,000 | $74,000,000 | Supports the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy. The program involves partnerships between academic institutions (grades 7-12, IHEs), industry, and economic development agencies to promote improvement in the education of science and engineering technicians. |
| Innovative Programs to Enhance Research Training (IPERT) | HHS | 10/14/2026 | $500,000 | | NIGMS will support innovative educational activities designed to equip participants with technical, operational, or professional skills required for careers in the biomedical research workforce. |
| Opioid Remediation Grant (Improving Outcomes for Substance-Addicted Inmates) | OAG | 12/1/2026 | $250,000 | $20,000,000 | Funding for Ohio county jails and community-based correctional facilities to supports medication-assisted treatment (MAT/MOUD), withdrawal management, addiction services coordination, and overdose prevention for incarcerated individuals. Applications are accepted on a rolling, quarterly basis to improve health outcomes, reduce overdoses, and strengthen recovery and reentry for justice-involved populations. |
| Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development | USDA | 12/31/2026 | $650,000 | $39,700,000 | Supports the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. Program areas include professional development opportunities for K-14 educational professionals; non-formal education that cultivates food and agricultural interest in youth; workforce training at community, junior, and technical colleges; training of undergraduate students in research and extension; fellowships for predoctoral candidates; fellowships for postdoctoral scholars; and education and workforce development workshop grants. |
| Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Rapid Response Program | HUD | 1/25/2027 | $250,000 | | Public Housing Authorities are eligible for one-time assistance via a cost-reimbursable grant for service coordination and limited direct services for residents of HUD-assisted housing. Promotes local leadership and flexibility in addressing urgent social needs caused by unanticipated emergencies. |
| Arts Partnership Program | OAC | 2/1/2027 | $25,000 | | Supports arts education projects that address the needs of individual learners and their communities. Applications open in November and close on February 1 of odd numbered years only. All awards require a 1:1 cash match. |
| Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) formal safety application | ODOT | | $6,000,000 | | Recurring program. Gives funding priority to locations with state or regional safety priority or a completed local road safety plan. Intended for higher-cost, more complex safety improvements that require a more detailed review. Applications are accepted on March 31st and August 31st and should be coordinated with ODOT District Safety Review Teams at least six weeks in advance of the due date. |
| Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Systemic Safety Funding Application Process | ODOT | | $5,000,000 | | Recurring program. Project sponsors can request up to $2 million for pedestrian and $5 million for roadway departure safety improvements for all project phases. Applications are accepted on March 31st and August 31st and should be coordinated with ODOT District Safety Review Teams at least six weeks in advance of the due date. |
| Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Abbreviated Safety Funding Application | ODOT | | $600,000 | | Recurring program. The purpose of the abbreviated application process is to quickly implement safety improvements at locations with a crash pattern and safety concern. Applications accepted quarterly and should be coordinated with ODOT District Safety Review Teams at least six weeks in advance of the due date. |
| MSA and DuPont's Globe Gear Giveaway | Foundation | | | | MSA Safety will donate a total of 52 sets of Globe� turnout gear and MSA Cairns� helmets (four per department). Departments must be over 50% volunteer and serve a population of 25,000 or less. |
| Local Economic Assistance Program (LEAP) | MORPC | | | | Direct technical assistance program offering project development and consultation, strategic grant guidance, competitive application assistance, and project advocacy. Areas of support include: Economic Development; Infrastructure; Water Resources; Brownfields; Disaster Relief. |
| VA GPD Transition In Place | VA | | | | Funding to promote the development and provision of supportive housing and services with the goal of helping homeless Veterans achieve residential stability, increase their skill levels and/or income, and obtain greater self-determination. |
| Volunteer Fire Assistance | ODNR | | $10,000 | | Recurring grant, opens in November. Funding to help fire departments acquire wildland fire equipment (UTVs / ATVs / wildfire slip-in units), PPE, MARCS communication devices, and other items that support rural fire department development. Must be at least 80% volunteer, serve a population under 10,000, and be located in an ODNR Forestry Wildfire Protection Area. |
| Residential Development Revolving Loan Program | ODOD | | | | Provides loans to local governments to fund eligible infrastructure costs for the construction of new, single-family residential dwellings in rural areas of Ohio. Applications open December 29 and will accepted be on a rolling basis as long as funds remain available. |
| Grant-Funded Brownfield Assistance | OEPA | | | | The Ohio brownfields section administers two brownfield assistance programs: Targeted Brownfield Assessment and Technical Assistance. The programs help local government entities transform blighted properties into economic and community assets. Eligible applicants include local government entities such as counties, cities, villages, townships, port authorities, and county land banks. |
| Solid Waste Management Grant Program | USDA | | $1,000,000 | $4,000,000 | Recurring program. This program reduces or eliminates pollution of water resources by providing funding for organizations that provide technical assistance or training to improve the planning and management of solid waste sites. Application window is open from October 1 - December 31 each year. |
| National Days of Service (2026) | ServeOhio | | | | ServeOhio provides grants to support community service projects organized for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (January), Global Youth Service Day (April), ServeOhio Day (June), and Make a Difference Day (October). Non-profit and public organizations in Ohio are eligible to apply. |
| Step Outside Grant | ODNR | | $500 | | Recurring grant. Promotes outdoor activities, such as fishing, hunting and shooting sports. The application period is ongoing throughout the fiscal year (July 1-June 30) until all funds are exhausted. |
| Open Grant | SLO | | $4,999 | | Supports libraries in addressing a specific need within their community while helping achieve the goals outlined in the State Library of Ohio�s LSTA Five-Year Plan. Applications may be submitted at any time, although they are reviewed/funded within two grant cycles each year. |
| Extradition Reimbursement Program Grant | OCJS | | | $200,000 | Reibursement for local law enforcement agencies for the cost of in-state and out-of-state extraditions of dangerous wanted offenders back to Ohio to face criminal charges |
| TechCred | Ohio TechCred | | | | Recurring program. Helps employers upskill their workforce by reimbursing costs for training programs that lead to industry-recognized credentials. 2025 Application Periods: May 1 - 30, July 1 - 31, September 2 - 30, November 3 - December 1. |
| Intermediary Relending Program | USDA | | | | Rolling deadline. This program provides 1 percent low-interest loans to local lenders or �intermediaries� that re-lend to businesses to improve economic conditions and create jobs in rural communities. |
| Local Major Bridge Program | ODOT | | $20,000,000 | | Provides Federal funds to counties and municipalities for bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation, bridge demolition, and major bridge preventative maintenance projects. ODOT will provide up to 80% funding of eligible costs for all phases of the project. Application expected to open September 1 - October 15, 2025. |
| Ohio Transit Partnership Program | ODOT | | | | Provides financial assistance to urban and rural public transit systems in Ohio. The anticipated application window for SFY2026 will be November through December. |
| Specialized Transportation Program (5310) | ODOT | | | | Funding for programs in small urbanized and rural areas that serve the special needs of transit-dependent populations beyond traditional public transportation services and ADA complementary paratransit services. Provides 80% of the cost of capital projects. Grant solicitation cycle begins in September. |
| Water Supply Revolving Loan Account | OEPA | | | | Provides financial assistance for the planning, design and construction of improvements to community water systems and non-profit non-community public water systems. Nominations for construction projects accepted once per year, typically in February or March for DWAF/WSRLA. Planning and design loan nominations accepted year-round. |
| Ohio Energy Efficiency Program | ODOD | | $200,000 | $800,000 | Funding to install efficiency measures that reduce utility energy usage by at least 15% as shown by an ASHRAE Level II energy audit. Energy efficiency measures to be installed must be �materials� such as thermostats, sensors, automated controls, lighting fixtures, LEDs, doors, windows, panels, insulation, vents, motors, etc. Awards will be given until funds are depleted. |
| Energy Loan Fund | ODOD | | $1,000,000 | $3,200,000 | Provides low-interest financing to install efficiency measures that reduce energy by at least 15%. Technical assistance is also available to facilitate the required energy audit for potential applicants. Loan amounts range from $250,000 up to $1 million. Loan applications accepted on a first-come, first-served basis after submission of a pre-application. |
| Energy Efficiency Program | ODOD | | | | This program consists of an identification of energy use and costs phase followed by the development of an energy plan to help reduce energy use and improve energy efficiency � resulting in lower energy costs. A participating audit contractor will help you determine the most efficient and cost-effective measures for your facility. No formal application, ongoing until funds are expended. |
| KeyBank Foundation | Foundation | | $25,000 | | Community Grants are funded through the KeyBank Foundation and support programs that align with our funding priorities and equity lenses. Preferred programs are those that provide direct services to beneficiary populations. Community Sponsorships are paid through KeyBank and typically support events. |
| Union Savings Bank | Foundation | | | | Invests in local initiatives that foster economic prosperity and enhance the quality of life for low- and moderate-income individuals and neighborhoods. |
| Land and Water Conservation Fund | ODNR | | $500,000 | | Recurring Grant (typically due in November). Provides up to 50% reimbursement assistance for the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of recreational areas. |
| Reds Youth Baseball and Softball Funding. | Foundation | | | | Rolling deadline. Grant dollars can be used by approved organizations to assist with equipment, uniforms, and/or field support. Organization must operate in "Reds Country" (Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana). The application usually will release the Monday after Thanksgiving, and close the first Monday in January. |
| Fairfield County Foundation | Foundation | | | | The Fairfield County Foundation manages a variety of restricted and unrestricted funds. 2025 GRANT CYCLE DEADLINES: January 31, 2025 and August 1, 2025. |
| Ohio Water Development Authority | OWDA | | | | Offers low-cost, long-term financing options for public water and sewer projects for local Ohio communities. |
| Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program | USDA | | $300,000 | | Rolling deadline. Upcoming deadlines is 3/31/26. Provides funding for rural projects through local utility organizations. USDA provides zero-interest loans to local utilities which they, in turn, pass through to local businesses (ultimate recipients) for projects that will create and retain employment in rural areas. |
| Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant Program | EPA | | | $41,000,000 | Ohio allocation $2,801,000. Funds can be used for the planning, designing, and construction of combined sewer overflows (CSOs), sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), and stormwater management projects. |
| Columbia Gas of Ohio - Columbia Cares Grants | Foundation | | | | Columbia Cares provides grants to 501(c)3 organizations located within our service territory. We give preference to organizations that align with one or more of our four impact areas, has high potential for employee engagement or where an employee is a board member. Quartlery deadlines in March, June, September, December. |
| Training Reimbursement Grant | OCOM | | $15,000 | | Fire Departments that provide primary fire protection to an area with a permanent population of 25,000 or less qualify. Reimbursement is available for specific fire training classes, including the cost of training manuals and student workbooks. Applications are available mid-December through the end of January annually, subject to availability of funds. |
| Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program | EPA | | | | Federal credit program administered by EPA for eligible water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Minimum award is $20 million for large communities and $5 million for small communities (population of 25,000 or less). Maximim award is up to 49% of eligible project costs for large communities and up to 80% for small communities. |
| Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants | USDA | | $1,000,000 | | This program helps eligible communities prepare, or recover from, an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable drinking water. Applications are accepted year round. |
| Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households Grant | USDA | | $30,000 | | This program helps very small, financially distressed rural communities with predevelopment feasibility studies, design and technical assistance on proposed water and waste disposal projects. Rural areas with a population of 2,500 or less. Have a median household income below the poverty line or less than 80 percent of the statewide non-metropolitan median household income. |
| Rural Community Development (RCD) | HHS | | $500,000 | | Federal grant program that works with regional and tribal organizations to manage safe water systems in rural communities. |
| Recreational Trails Program | ODNR | | | | Recurring Grant (typically January - March). Funds the development, maintenance, and restoration of recreational trails for public use. |
| Clean Ohio Trail Fund | ODNR | | | | Recurring Grant (typically January - March). Funds trails for outdoor recreational opportunities, including new recreational trail construction (emphasis on linear trails), acquisition of property and easements for recreational trails or recreational trail corridors, and trailhead facilities. |
| Water Pollution Control Loan Fund | OEPA | | | | Eligible projects include new drinking water or wastewater infrastructure construction and existing system upgrades, aquatic habitat restoration, home sewage treatment system improvements and storm water improvements. The WPCLF program year is January 1st to December 31st. Nomination for 2026 funding due 9/22/25. |
| Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Grant Program | OEPA | | $5,000,000 | | Provides grants to improve access to clean drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. 2025 deadline pending. |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Foundation | | | | Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations or political subdivisions must secure an invitation to apply by their local AEP Operating Company. Requests are accepted throughout the year for consideration at regular meetings of the American Electric Power Foundation board of directors. |
| Elderly and Disabled Transit Fare Assistance Program | ODOT | | | | Rolling deadline. Funds to reimburse eligible public transportation systems that offer reduced fares to the elderly and people with disabilities. Eligible public transit systems must 1) receive an allocation from ODOT�s Rural Transit Program or Urban Transit Program, and 2) provide a reduced fare to the elderly and people with disabilities. |
| Credit Bridge Program | ODOT | | | | Rolling deadline. The Credit Bridge Program provides credits to counties to be used as part of the non-federal share for future bridge projects. 80% of Eligible Construction Costs. |
| T-Mobile Hometown Grants | Foundation | | $50,000 | | Funding for projects that foster local connections, like technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers. Applications will be open quarterly January�March, April�June, July�September, October�December. The portal will close on the last day of each quarter and reopen for the new quarter on the first of the month. |
| South Central Power Company Round Up Grants | Foundation | | $10,000 | | Provides monetary grants in communities throughout the 24-county service territory. Rolling deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31. |
| Economic Impact Initiative Grants | USDA | | | | Rolling deadline. Funding to assist in the development of essential community facilities in rural communities. |
| O'Reilly Automotive Foundation, Inc. - Foundation Grants Program | Foundation | | $30,000 | | The Foundation concentrates its giving in support of organizations and programs addressing economic stability and mobility, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief. Rolling deadline. |
| Huntington Charitable Grant Program | Foundation | | | | Rolling deadline. Award amount varies. Funds provide meaningful support to charitable programs and initiatives that seek to improve self-sufficiency and quality of life in the communities served by Huntington. |
| Freight Rail Development | ODOT | | | | Rolling deadline. Funding for rail projects that support economic development, efficient railways, sustainability, safety, and efficiency. |
| Grade Crossing Elimination Program | ODOT | | | | Rolling deadline. The program provides $100 million to assist Ohio communities in competing for grade crossing elimination grant funding from the Federal Railroad Administration�s Railroad Crossing Elimination Program. |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Foundation, Inc. - Kentucky Fried Wishes | Foundation | | $10,000 | | Projects that expand access to food and shelter, like food pantry remodel, community garden creation, building repairs and renovations, beautification of community space. Rolling deadline. |
| Innovation Hub | ODOD | | $35,000,000 | | Rolling deadline. Innovation Hubs are regional innovation ecosystems driven by unique and existing expertise and legacy industries, which create jobs, increase STEM talent, attract research funding and outside capital investment, commercialize new products, and ultimately make a significant impact on Ohio and the world. |
| Rural Industrial Park Loan Program | ODOD | | $2,500,000 | | Funding provides low-interest direct loans to assist eligible applicants in financing the development and improvement of industrial parks and related off-site public infrastructure improvements. |
| Firefighter I Training Grant | OCOM | | | | Recurring program. FY 25 deadline was April 1. Provides funding to pay for the costs of providing Firefighter I or Firefighter I Transition certification courses free of charge at SFM approved class providers. |
| Siemer Family Foundation | Foundation | | | | Supports programs that focus on education, literacy, and serving underprivileged families. Rolling deadline. |
| Ingram-White Castle Foundation | Foundation | | | | Focuses grants directly toward education and critical human needs.�Rolling deadline. |