Community Development Grants in Ohio

Ohio Council on the Arts

Project-based grants for arts programming, performances, exhibitions, and community engagement in Ohio.

Ohio Council on the Arts

General operating support grants for arts organizations in Ohio. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and state appropriations.

Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA)

Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) provides grants and financing for affordable housing development, community development, homelessness prevention, and housing rehabilitation in OH.

Disability Foundation Inc

Disability Foundation Inc is an active grantmaking foundation based in Dayton, OH. Focus: community development. Contact the foundation directly for current funding opportunities.

Ohio Arts Council

The Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Awards support individual Ohio artists working in all disciplines, providing unrestricted grants to recognize and encourage the creation of new work and professional development.

Ohio Arts Council

Ohio Arts Council General Operating Support (GOS) grants provide multi-year operating support to established Ohio arts organizations, enabling strategic planning, programmatic stability, and sustained community engagement.

Ohio Department of Development

Ohio's CDBG Program funds housing, infrastructure, community facilities, and economic development activities in Ohio's smaller cities and rural communities, primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

The Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) provides low-interest loans and grants to Ohio communities for water and wastewater infrastructure, nonpoint source pollution control, and environmental improvement projects.

Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA)

OHFA provides grants and tax credits for affordable housing development across Ohio, including Housing Tax Credit program, Ohio Housing Trust Fund, and National Housing Trust Fund allocations for low-income households.

Ohio Department of Agriculture

Ohio's Local Foods and Farm Grant program supports the development of local food markets, food hubs, urban agriculture, and farm-to-institution programs that expand access to locally produced Ohio food products.

Columbus Partnership

Innovation and technology grants supporting smart city solutions, mobility improvements, and economic development through technology adoption in Columbus.

Ohio Humanities Council

Grants for humanities programming including lectures, exhibitions, oral history, documentary, and public humanities projects in Ohio. Funded by NEH.

City of Columbus Department of Development

Grants and incentives for business expansion, job creation, and neighborhood development in Columbus, including Enterprise Zone tax abatements and job creation grants.

Cleveland Foundation

One of America's oldest community foundations, providing grants for arts, education, economic development, and neighborhood revitalization across Greater Cleveland.