Funding

Major Funding Opportunities for the OVRDC Region

 

Economic & Community Development
 Name/Link Deadlines Eligible Entities General Purpose Funding
ARC – Appalachian Regional Commission  Spring 2021 Public Agency/Non-Profit Jobs/Infrastructure/Culture Varies
Clean Ohio Multiple Multiple Preserve/Revitalize Green Space Varies
EDA – Economic Development Administration  Multiple Public Agency Create/Retain Jobs Varies
EPA – Environmental Protection Agency Multiple Multiple Improve Air & Water Quality Varies
ODNR – H2Ohio:  Ohio River Basin Wetlands Grant Program September 30, 2021 Multiple Improve Water Quality Up to $500,000               (no match)
OPWC – Ohio Public Works Commission Multiple Government Water/Sewer/Road Varies
RIPL – Rural Industrial Park Loan Multiple Multiple Infrastructure/Business Varies
RLF – Revolving Loan Funds Rolling Businesses Create/Retain Jobs $300,000 max
USDA – US Department of Agriculture Rural Development Multiple Multiple Infrastructure/Business/Facilities/Housing Varies

Transportation Funding
Name/Link Deadlines Eligible Entities General Purpose Funding
Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) March 19, 2021 Government Freight/Inter-Modal/NHS $5mil or $25mil+
National Park Service March 1, 2021 Multiple Design & Planning of Trails, Parks, Etc. Varies
Ohio Bridge Partnership Program  April 15, 2021 Counties/Municipalities Bridges Varies up to $1mil
Safety April 30/Sept 30 Government Roadway Safety Varies
Safe Routes To Schools (SRTS) March 6, 2020 Government Improve School Travel Safety Varies
Small Cities June 15, 2020 Cities (5k to 25k) Chillicothe, Hillsboro, Jackson, Portsmouth, Washington CH Multiple Varies
Township Stimulus Program (ODOT) October 15, 2021 Townships Only Roads, Sidewalks, Culverts Up to $250,000
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Letter of Interest due October 31, 2020 Government Bike/Ped/Other Varies
Trails-Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) April 15, 2021 Multiple Trails/Design/Acquisition  $850,000 max
Mobility Management February 22, 2021 Multiple Transportation operations and needs Varies up to $80,000

For an expanded list of funding opportunities available from the Ohio Department of Transportation see the links below.