Ohio State Grants Portal

The ODOT/LPA Simplified Bridge Process is an innovative process for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to expedite the replacement of deficient county and municipal bridges using Federal-aid funds. The program is designed to allow local governments (LPAs) to use Federal funds on smaller, non-complex, single-span bridges that might otherwise be excluded due to high preliminary engineering costs. Projects must meet specific selection criteria to ensure they are non-complex for both...

Provides grants for public transportation in non-urbanized areas, using Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5311 and 5339 funds, along with state funds. The funds support operating and capital expenses for rural and small urban transit systems.

The ODOT Local Access Road program provides funding for local access road improvements within Ohio’s 32 Appalachian counties. The goal is to assist in creating or retaining jobs by improving access to industrial and business parks, education centers, and recreation areas.

The County Surface Transportation Program (CSTP) provides federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds, administered by the County Engineers Association of Ohio (CEAO) under contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), for a variety of road and bridge improvements on county roads. Eligible projects include safety improvements, new construction, major reconstruction, 3R projects, and bridge replacements. The program is primarily for projects on roads classified as Rural...

The Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), is a federally funded initiative established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (IIJA) to decrease transportation-sector carbon emissions throughout the state. The program provides nearly $215 million in federal funding to support a wide range of projects focused on reducing carbon emissions from vehicle use, infrastructure construction, and ODOT's operations. Funds are suballocated to...

The purpose of the Priority System Major Rehabilitation Program (MR) is to provide funding for major rehabilitation projects on the priority system which restore the structural integrity and functional characteristics of the pavement. Acceptable strategies for pavement treatment include full depth pavement replacement (with rigid or flexible pavement), rubblize and roll, crack and seat, and un-bonded concrete overlays.

The Credit Bridge Program (CBP) is a financial assistance mechanism available to county governments in Ohio. It allows counties to replace, rehabilitate, or demolish a bridge that is not on a Federal-aid highway (off-system bridges) using Federal-aid funds. The county receives a credit for up to 80% of the eligible construction and construction engineering costs. This credit then serves as the 15% non-Federal share (local match) for a future Federal-aid bridge project. The program is based on...

Provides funds to publicly owned airports for pavement maintenance and obstruction removal. The grant covers 95% of the cost for eligible projects, excluding project design expenses. The program is administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and is funded through a combination of state and federal appropriations for the FY 2024-FY 2025 biennium.

The Specialized Transportation Program (STP) is a combined federal and state-funded initiative administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Office of Transit. Its primary goal is to enhance mobility for seniors and persons with disabilities in small urbanized and rural areas. The program provides grants to transit systems to cover capital costs associated with providing specialized transportation services, including ADA complementary paratransit, for transit-dependent...

The Metro Parks Program provides state funds for park drives or park roads within the boundaries of county parks, as authorized by the Ohio Revised Code. The program is managed by the Ohio Parks & Recreation Association (OPRA) and is funded through the Biennial Transportation Appropriations Act (currently $4.456M). Funds are allocated to eligible park districts based on county vehicle registrations. The primary eligibility requirement is that a park district must own land or have a 15-year...

This program provides funds for eligible surface treatment and resurfacing projects on state and U.S. Routes within municipal corporations.

The County Local Bridge Program provides funds to counties in Ohio for the replacement or rehabilitation of local bridges. The program is managed in partnership with the County Engineers Association of Ohio (CEAO) and aims to guarantee funding for counties with the most deficient bridge conditions, earmarking at least $10 million annually for eligible bridges in targeted counties.

The Ohio Transit Partnership Program (OTP2), administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), provides competitive state and federal funds (Federal Flex Dollars and State GRF) to eligible urban and rural public transit systems. The program's primary goals are to ensure the efficient and effective use of funds, maximize the impact of available dollars, and support projects emphasizing preservation, regionalization, coordination, technology, service expansion, workforce initiatives,...

This program provides financial assistance to publicly-owned, public use airports in Ohio, primarily by covering 5% of the non-federal share of FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funded projects, resulting in a 90% Federal, 5% State, and 5% local cost split for General Aviation Airports. Total annual funding is approximately $7 million.

The Municipal Bridge Program provides federal funds, administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), for preliminary engineering and construction of vehicular bridge projects. Eligible projects include bridge replacement, rehabilitation, or demolition for municipal corporations, metroparks, and Regional Transit Authorities. The program has an annual budget of $11.5 million and a funding limit of $2.5 million per project.

This program is a recurring annual sub-allocation of federal transportation funds, including Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ), and Transportation Alternatives (TA) funds, to Ohio's 17 Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and five Large Cities. The funds are used to finance multi-modal transportation system improvement projects and programs in urban areas. The MPOs and Large Cities act as program managers to select and monitor...

The School Zone Flasher Program, administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), provides eligible schools with a free school zone flasher system and related sign/pavement marking enhancements. The program aims to improve safety for students, pedestrians, and bicyclists by alerting drivers to the 20 MPH school speed limit on ODOT-maintained US Routes or State Highways outside of incorporated areas. Priority is given to schools along high-speed routes with a higher number of...

The Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPOs) funding program provides annual planning funds from ODOT's State Planning & Research (SPR) program to formally designated Ohio RTPOs (multi-county planning organizations). The purpose is to continuously provide comprehensive transportation planning products and services to nonmetropolitan regions of Ohio, strengthen rural partnerships and collaboration, enhance project prioritization and delivery, and improve the overall statewide...

The Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) provides local infrastructure funding through LTIP for local subdivisions in OPWC District 3 (Franklin County). Approximately $37 million is available for projects in SFY 2028 (Round 41). Applicants eligible for both SCIP and LTIP funding should include their SCIP funding scenario in the main application and their LTIP funding scenario as an attachment using the provided LTIP Financial Scenario Form.

The Ohio Public Works Commission is announcing the tentative schedule for Round 41/FY28, including application submission periods and deadlines. The application submission deadline is set for November 6, 2026.

Informational resource providing profiles of the OPWC districts.

Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) funding through the State Capital Improvements Program for local infrastructure projects in OPWC District 3 (Franklin County), administered by MORPC. Eligible projects must begin construction between July 1, 2027 and June 30, 2028. Applications are submitted via the OPWC WorksWise Portal along with a District 3 Application Supplement.

Applications for OPWC funding are required to be submitted through the OPWC WorksWise Portal; a password must be established with OPWC to apply through the portal. In addition to the online portal submission, one hard copy of the application with required supplements must also be submitted.

Supplemental application document required by District 3 (in addition to OPWC-required attachments) for evaluation of SCIP/LTIP project applications for SFY 2028 Round 41 funding.

Templates for required attachments to accompany SFY 2028 Round 41 SCIP/LTIP applications submitted to OPWC District 3.

The Emergency Infrastructure Program, administered by the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Director, provides discretionary funding to local governments for projects that address immediate health and safety threats caused by unexpected infrastructure failures. Funding is available year-round on a first-come, first-served basis as long as the program's allocation is available. Eligible projects must be necessary for the immediate preservation of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens.

The Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) provides local infrastructure funding through SCIP for local subdivisions (counties, municipal corporations, townships, sanitary districts, regional water/sewer districts) in OPWC District 3 (Franklin County). Approximately $37 million is available for projects in SFY 2028 (Round 41) beginning construction between July 1, 2027 and June 30, 2028. Applications are submitted via the OPWC WorksWise Portal, with a required District 3 Application Supplement and...

The District 15 Infrastructure Methodology and Supplements opportunity focuses on project selection for the State Capital Improvement Program in Fiscal Year 28. It aims to assist local governments in planning and funding infrastructure projects through a structured application and evaluation process.

Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) funding through the Local Transportation Improvement Program for local transportation infrastructure projects in OPWC District 3 (Franklin County), administered by MORPC. Applicants eligible for both SCIP and LTIP should include their SCIP scenario in the main application and attach the LTIP financial scenario form.

The Small Government Capital Improvements Program provides funding for local infrastructure projects in Ohio, focusing on roads, bridges, water, and wastewater systems. Applicants must demonstrate financial capability and the importance of their projects to public health and safety.

The Appalachian Local Access Road program provides matching funds for preliminary engineering, right-of-way purchase, and initial construction of eligible access road projects within Ohio's 32 Appalachian counties. The program's goal is to stimulate economic development and create or retain jobs by improving transportation access to businesses, communities, education centers, and the Appalachian Development Highway System.

The Ohio Incumbent Workforce Training Voucher Program is a state-level, reimbursement-based grant that provides financial assistance to eligible Ohio employers for training their existing workforce. The program aims to enhance the economic competitiveness of Ohio businesses by upgrading employee skills, reimbursing up to 50% of eligible training costs.

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 providing low-interest direct loans and loan guarantees for the development and improvement of industrial parks and related off-site public infrastructure. The program is administered by the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD).

This line item is used to support local health departments' vaccine distribution and administration efforts, specifically to cover costs for personnel, supplies, and contracts. Funding is also used for vaccine education and awareness campaigns, as well as the warehousing and shipment of vaccines.

This program is a state-mandated budget line item that provides annual subsidies to local health departments in Ohio. The funding is distributed on a per capita basis, with $2.16 million allocated annually for local health departments that are either accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) or actively pursuing accreditation, and an additional $1.84 million allocated annually for accredited local health departments.

The FQHC Primary Care Workforce Initiative (also known as the Ohio Primary Care Workforce Initiative or OPCWI) is a state-funded program administered by the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers (OACHC) on behalf of the Ohio Department of Health. Its primary goal is to address primary care provider shortages in underserved communities by funding clinical rotations for medical, dental, behavioral health, advanced practice nursing, and physician assistant students within Federally...

This funding is an annual earmark of $7.5 million from the General Revenue Fund (GRF 440485 Health Program Support) for the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), in consultation with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW). The funds are dedicated to supporting the establishment and operation of school-based health centers located in high-need counties across Ohio.

The Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) Program, administered by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), provides reimbursement to Local Health Departments (LHDs) for administrative activities. These activities are aimed at supporting efforts to identify and enroll eligible low-income Ohioans into Medicaid, connect them with Medicaid-covered services, remove access barriers, and reduce service gaps.

This program is a state budget line item (GRF 440431) administered by the Ohio Department of Health to support safety net health services. Funds are channeled through the Charitable Healthcare Network to reimburse free clinics across the state for providing uncompensated care. The funds can also be used by the clinics for administrative services, information technology costs, infrastructure repair, and other essential clinic necessities. Up to 5% of the appropriation may be used by ODH for...

Funds are used by the Ohio Department of Health to provide support to nonprofit organizations that offer children's vision services and have a statewide presence and vision expertise. The funds also support educational curricula in schools, protective eyewear for sports in underserved areas, and a registry for children with amblyopia.

The federal Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant Program is managed by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (BMCFH). The program aims to ensure the health and well-being of all mothers, children, and youth, including those with special healthcare needs, and their families in Ohio. It supports over thirty-four programs within the BMCFH and funds programs addressing Lead Poisoning Prevention, Primary Care and Rural Health, and...

Funds are used to reimburse county coroners in Ohio for the costs associated with performing toxicology screenings on victims of a drug overdose. The Ohio Director of Health is required to transfer the funds to the counties in proportion to the numbers of toxicology screenings performed per county, based on the annual appropriation.

The H2Ohio Wetland Grant Program is a reimbursement grant program administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). It provides up to 100% project funding for high-quality natural-infrastructure projects focused on nutrient reduction and water quality improvement, primarily in Northwest Ohio's Western Lake Erie Basin watershed. Applications for this region are accepted on a rolling basis.

This program, part of the H2Ohio Initiative, provides up to 100% reimbursement funding for high-quality natural infrastructure projects focused on creating, restoring, and enhancing wetlands to improve water quality and reduce nutrient runoff, particularly phosphorus. Projects are accepted on a rolling basis in the Western Lake Erie Basin and competitively in other areas of the state.

This federally funded Recreational Trails Program, administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) with funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), provides competitive grants to political subdivisions. The funding is primarily used for the development of local and statewide trail networks, including construction, maintenance, restoration, and land acquisition for various recreational uses such as hiking, biking, snowmobiling, and ATV use.

The Forest Legacy Program (FLP) is a state-administered federal program, managed in Ohio by the Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), that partners with private landowners to protect environmentally important forest areas from conversion to non-forest uses. It provides economic incentives through the purchase of conservation easements or fee-simple land purchases to encourage sustainable forest management and maintain public benefits such as clean water, wildlife habitat, and recreation.

The Cooperative Boating Facility Grant program, administered by the ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft, provides reimbursement assistance to eligible political subdivisions and state/federal agencies for improving and/or developing recreational boating access for motorized watercraft at public facilities. Facilities funded must be operated and maintained for a minimum of 25 years and must be open and accessible to the recreational boating public.

The Ohio Archery National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Equipment Grant provides funding to elementary, middle, and high schools to start NASP programs, which teach International target archery skills during physical education classes. The grant covers 75% of startup costs, up to a maximum of $2,500, with the school providing a 25% match.

A statewide initiative by Governor DeWine and CyberOhio to enhance cybersecurity in Ohio K-12 schools and Information Technology Centers (ITCs) by providing free access to the TechGuard platform. The platform offers customized online training, testing, and simulated cyberattacks to raise cyber awareness and prevent phishing, malware, and ransomware incidents.

Provides LiveScan devices to qualifying courts of record and local governmental agencies coordinating with a court of record. The goal is to improve the accuracy and completeness of the state’s Computerized Criminal History (CCH) database by facilitating the capture and electronic submission of defendant fingerprints and case dispositions.

This program provides subgrants to local court systems (Common Pleas, Municipal, County, and Clerks of Court) to fund the recovery of missing case dispositions not previously reported to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). The objective is to enhance the accuracy of the state's Computerized Criminal History (CCH) repository, which is vital for background check systems like NICS.

The Drug Abuse Response Team (DART) Grant Program, administered by the Ohio Attorney General's Office, reimburses personnel and other costs for local law enforcement or government agency teams that deploy in response to overdoses and other effects of the opioid epidemic. The program was expanded to help address drug addictions, overdoses, and deaths within Ohio communities.

This program distributes state General Revenue Funds (GRF) to regional ombudsman programs across Ohio. The funding supports the operating costs and activities of these programs, specifically for the investigation of complaints against providers of long-term care services for the elderly. A small portion of the funds is retained by the Ohio Department of Aging for administrative costs.

This program provides state funding (GRF ALI 490411) to support community-based services that help low-income, high-need, and/or cognitively impaired Ohioans aged 60 and older live independently. Funds are primarily distributed to local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) via a population-based formula to address local needs. The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) also uses these funds to provide grants directly to community organizations to expand older adult programming and to meet federal funding...

This program provides state funding (ALI 490414) to the Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in Ohio to offer respite and support services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, and their families/caregivers. Services include personal care, adult day services, respite care, and education. AAAs are required to distribute at least 50% of the funds to local Alzheimer's Association chapters for core services like helplines and support groups. The funding is an ongoing annual...

This federal line item, Fund 3M40, provides formula-based funding to Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) under the Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III. The funds support a range of social services for older adults, including congregate and home-delivered meals, in-home services, preventive health, caregiver support, and funding for ombudsman activities. Services are generally available to Ohioans 60 or older, with prioritization for individuals most at need.

This program, funded by the Ohio Housing Trust Fund and administered by the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA), provides grants to local subgrantee agencies. These agencies use the funds to employ, train, monitor, and supervise part-time service coordinators. The coordinators' primary role is to assist low-income and special-needs tenants, including the elderly, who reside in financially assisted rental housing units, by providing information and helping them access eligible community services and...

The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) provides outreach grants to local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) to distribute applications, assist applicants, and promote the federal Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to low-income residents, with an emphasis on older individuals and persons with disabilities. The funding is a state-administered federal pass-through from the Ohio Development Services Agency.

The National Senior Service Corps State Subsidy (ALI 490506) is a state-funded program administered by the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA). Its purpose is to provide financial assistance to subgrantees, typically distributed through Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), to help them meet a portion of the required non-federal match for their federal National Senior Service Corps programs. These programs include the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Foster Grandparent Program, and Senior Companion...

The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program is a federally funded, state-administered grant that supports the creation of community learning centers. These centers provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours (including before- and after-school and summer) for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. The program aims to help students meet state and local academic standards and offers literacy and...

The Targeted Brownfield Assessment (TBA) program provides property assessment services at no cost to eligible local government entities, port authorities, and land banks. The services, which include Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, help minimize contamination uncertainties associated with brownfield sites to support cleanup and redevelopment efforts. Projects are accepted and funded on a rolling basis.

The Voluntary Action Program (VAP) Technical Assistance (TA) Grant provides in-kind services at no cost to eligible public entities in Ohio for the assessment and cleanup of brownfield properties. The program, capitalized by a grant from U.S. EPA and administered by Ohio EPA, helps minimize uncertainties of contamination and supports efforts for cleanup and redevelopment by providing technical guidance, document review (e.g., Phase I/II, Risk Assessment), and assistance with No Further Action...

The No Fault Scrap Tire Remediation Program assists private landowners and local governments who are victims of illegal tire dumping by providing no-cost cleanup services. The Ohio EPA uses state contractors to remove and dispose of open-dumped tires, including commingled solid wastes and construction/demolition debris, for sites containing 100 to 10,000 scrap tires.

The Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) Lead Service Line (LSL) Funding program, supported by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and H2Ohio, provides financial assistance to public water systems and non-profit non-community public water systems. The funding is a combination of 0% interest loans and principal forgiveness (grant-like funding) to cover the planning, design, and construction costs associated with LSL identification, mapping, and replacement. The goal is to...

The Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) Payment Enhancement provides additional funding to child care providers who participate in the three-tier quality rating and improvement system (SUTQ) and serve children in the Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) program. The funding is a percentage increase (10% to 25%) above the provider's base PFCC rate, based on their SUTQ rating.

The State of Ohio Security Grant, funded in the state operating budget and run by Ohio EMA, pays for security at Ohio nonprofits at risk of terrorism, including houses of worship, which need no IRS letter. In the fiscal 2026 round organizations could request up to $125,000 per site for two sites. Allowable costs include cameras, alarms, access control, doors, fencing, lighting, screening equipment, contracted security and security training, paid by reimbursement with a 10% advance. Each site...

The FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program provides supplemental Federal disaster grant assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly owned facilities and eligible private non-profit organizations. The program is administered by the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) following a Presidential disaster declaration. It also supports hazard mitigation measures to protect damaged facilities from future...

Ohio's Percent for Art Program is a statutory allocation that provides funds for the acquisition, commissioning, and installation of works of art for new or renovated public buildings. The law allocates one percent of the total state appropriation for eligible projects (over $4 million) to be used for artwork. The Ohio Arts Council administers the program, acting as a liaison between artists and the contracting state agencies.

The Clean Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP) provides funding to farmland owners for placing a voluntary, perpetual agricultural easement on their property. The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) purchases the development rights, ensuring the land remains in agricultural production. Funding is capped at $2,000 per acre, with a maximum payment of $500,000 per farm, and covers up to 75% of the appraised value of the development rights. Landowners must apply through...

The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a federal and state conservation partnership (USDA and Ohio) that provides financial incentives to participants who voluntarily enroll environmentally-sensitive cropland or pastureland in 15-year contracts. The goal is to reduce nutrient loading in Lake Erie and stabilize streambanks by converting land to native grasses, trees, and other conservation vegetation.

The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program is an indirect federal incentive administered by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) to finance the construction and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing. The 4% LIHTC is non-competitive and gives investors a dollar-for-dollar reduction in their federal tax liability in exchange for providing investment equity. This equity helps developments maintain financial viability while restricting rents to affordable levels for at least 30...

The Emergency Relief Grant Program, offered by the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA), provides financial assistance to local governments and districts. The program has two main components: short-term relief from existing OWDA loan repayments for communities recovering from federal or state-declared emergencies, and funding for the construction of water and wastewater infrastructure for homes relocated due to mine subsidence.

The Ohio Commission on Minority Health (OCMH) offers Miscellaneous Supplemental Grants (MGS) to sponsor short-term, health-related activities that raise the visibility of the Commission and increase the focus on minority health disparities. Funded activities must reach and impact Ohioans from no less than two counties and focus on racial and ethnic populations. This funding is not intended to support ongoing, long-term programming.

A federally funded program (WIOA) administered by local OhioMeansJobs Centers to help employers hire and train new employees for long-term employment. Employers are reimbursed for a portion of the training costs, typically up to 50% of the trainee's wages during the training period. The training is customized to the employer's needs.

The Supreme Court of Ohio offers 100 grants to help Ohio schools receiving state funds defray the transportation costs for field trips to the Supreme Court and its Visitor Education Center. Awards range from $200 to $500 based on distance, and grants are prioritized based on the percentage of students enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program. Funds are provided as a reimbursement after the field trip is completed.