Scioto Brush Creek Gladys Riley Preserve in Scioto County part of NRAC Clean Ohio program
Total $4.8 million Available for NRAC Clean Ohio Program – Apply Now
The District 15 Natural Resources Assistance Council (NRAC) has released guidelines and application instruction for Round 20 of the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program. This program is available to applicants from Adams, Brown, Fayette, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto, and Vinton counties. Applications for funding will be accepted now through the close of business on Friday, September 26, 2025.
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Administered by the Ohio Public Works Commission, the Clean Ohio Program is dedicated to the acquisition and improvement of natural green spaces, riparian corridors, and waterways within Appalachian Ohio. The mission is to preserve the natural beauty of the region and make these areas accessible to the public. Additionally, the fund aims to restore areas affected by invasive species.
New to this round of funding, the district has introduced an optional letter of intent to assist applicants in preparing their applications more thoroughly.
“By adding the optional letter of intent, our goal is to better assist our applicants in determining eligibility and developing a more competitive application,” said Eli Cole, OVRDC Development Specialist and Clean Ohio Liaison.
The optional letter of intent can be found in the district policies and application manual and is due to the district liaison by the close of business on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The updated and approved methodology can be found on the district website.
District 15 has a total of $4.8 million in funding for Round 20. Eligible applicants include Local Political Subdivisions and Non-Profit Corporations as detailed below.
Local Political Subdivisions
- Counties
- Cities
- Villages
- Townships
- Conservancy Districts
- Soil and Water Conservation Districts
- Joint Recreation Districts
- Park District/Authority
Non-Profit Corporations – A non-profit corporation is eligible to apply if it is exempt from Federal income taxation pursuant to 26 U.S.C 501 (a); and one of its articles of incorporation is directly related to the purposes for which Clean Ohio Conservation grants are issued.
Eligible counties for funding include Adams, Brown, Fayette, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto, and Vinton. Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025. Applications for funding will be accepted through the WorkWise portal until the close of business on Friday, September 26, 2025. To access WorksWise sign up for a username and password with your OPWC Program Representative. OPWC provides online training on how to request access and use the system to apply for funding.
For more information about the Clean Ohio program, please visit the district website, the OPWC website, or contact the Clean Ohio Liaison, Eli Cole, at ecole@ovrdc.org.
Click here to see the 2024 NRAC Clean Ohio projects awarded.
