Ohio Department of Development Grants

Open Ohio Department of Development grants

• Lead Safe Ohio Program

  Up to $14Mopen

  The Lead Safe Ohio Program, funded by the Ohio General Assembly through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), invests $150 million toward state and loc...

• Rural Industrial Park Loan Program

  Up to $4.0Mopen

  The Rural Industrial Park Loan Program (RIPL) is established under Ohio R.C. 122.24 to promote economic development in rural areas of Ohio by providin...

• Sports Event Grant Program

  Up to $2.0Mopen

  The Ohio Major Sporting Event Grant provides a grant to local organizing committees, endorsing municipalities, or endorsing counties to attract major ...

• Energy Loan Fund

  Up to $1.0Mopen

  The Energy Loan Fund provides low-interest financing to small businesses, manufacturers, nonprofits, and local governments in Ohio to implement energy...

• CDBG Economic Development Program

  Up to $500Kopen

  The Ohio Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Program provides funding to non-entitlement cities and counties to create and r...

• Reduction in Household Energy Burden

  Up to $200Kopen

  The Reduction in Household Energy Burden program provides funding to nonprofits, for-profit corporations, or local governments to develop programs tha...

• Incumbent Worker Training Voucher Program

  Up to $100Kopen

  The Ohio Incumbent Workforce Training Voucher Program is a state-level, reimbursement-based grant that provides financial assistance to eligible Ohio ...

• Welcome Home Ohio Program

  Up to $100Kopen

  The Welcome Home Ohio (WHO) program provides grants and nonrefundable tax credits to increase affordable, owner-occupied housing across the state. It ...

• Residential Development Revolving Loan Program (RDRLP)

  Up to $30Kopen

  Residential Development Revolving Loan Program (RDRLP) is sponsored by Ohio Department of Development. Low-interest loans for local governments to fun...

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• Appalachian Export Development Program (AEDP)

  Up to $15Kopen

  Appalachian Export Development Program (AEDP) is a grant from the Ohio Department of Development that supports small businesses in Appalachian Ohio co...

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• Appalachian Export Development Program

  Up to $15Kopen

  The Appalachian Export Development Program (AEDP) is a hands-on, reimbursement-based grant for small businesses operating in the 32 counties of Ohio's...

• Historic Preservation Pipeline Initiative

  Up to $12Kopen

  The Historic Preservation Pipeline Initiative provides small grants and technical assistance to assist in nominating buildings and districts to the Na...

• Broadband Pole Replacement and Undergrounding Program

  Up to $8KDeadline: Jun 30, 2029open

  The Ohio Broadband Pole Replacement and Undergrounding Program, established through House Bill 33, provides reimbursement to Internet Service Provider...

• Grant for Encouraging Study of AI Capabilities, Theoretical Foundations, and Collaborative Innovations With Diverse STEM Contributions in Ohio (USA)

  Deadline: Oct 9, 2026open

  Grant for Encouraging Study of AI Capabilities, Theoretical Foundations, and Collaborative Innovations With Diverse STEM Contributions in Ohio (USA) i...

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• Cybersecurity Grant and Technical Assistance Program

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  The Cybersecurity Grant and Technical Assistance Program is offered by the Ohio Department of Development to support deployment of advanced cybersecur...

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• International Market Support Program

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  International Market Support Program is sponsored by Ohio Department of Development. The Ohio Department of Development works with international repre...

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• CDBG Economic Development Program

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  CDBG Economic Development Program is a grant from the Ohio Department of Development that provides funding to non-entitlement cities and counties in O...

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• New Small Business Grant (Ohio)

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  New Small Business Grant (Ohio) is sponsored by Ohio Department of Development. This program provides grants to small businesses established between J...

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• Ohio Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

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  Ohio Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) is sponsored by Ohio Department of Development. Provides business advising and assistance to individual...

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• Roadwork Development Grant (629)

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  The Roadwork Development Grant (629) Program provides funding to local jurisdictions for public roadway improvements, including engineering and design...

Where Ohio Department of Development grants go

Recent grant recipients are concentrated in these states. Funders sometimes fund outside their primary states for high-fit projects, so don't self-eliminate solely on geography — check each opportunity's stated eligibility.

What Ohio Department of Development funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent Ohio Department of Development awards:

How to apply for Ohio Department of Development grants

Most Ohio Department of Development applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials).