Major Funding Opportunities for the OVRDC Region
Economic & Community Development |
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| Name/Link | Deadlines | Eligible Entities | General Purpose | Funding |
| ARC – Appalachian Regional Commission | Spring 2021 | Public Agency/Non-Profit | Jobs/Infrastructure/Culture | Varies |
| COVID-related Business and Community Grants | Multiple | Multiple | Community, Individuals & Business-related Grants | Varies |
| NRAC – 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 |
| EPA – Recreation Economy for Rural Communities | November 22, 2021 | Local Governments/Indian Tribes/Non-Profits | Planning Assistance Workshops | Varies |
| Just Transition Fund RFP | November 15, 2021 | Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits | Support for Coal Communities Funding Applications (technical support, planning, and more) | Up to $25,000 |
| ODNR – H2Ohio: Ohio River Basin Wetlands Grant Program | September 30, 2021 | Multiple | Improve Water Quality | Up to $500,000 (no match) |
| Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant Program | November 8, 2021 | Internet service providers | Broadband Construction Projects (in unserved and underserved areas of Ohio) | |
| 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 |
| Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Grants (CARES Act/ARPA) | Rolling (until funds are depleted) | County, Township, Municipal Corporation, also Public Entities (within a political subdivision with the authority to own and operate public water and sewer systems and non-profit, non-community public water systems) | Water & Wastewater Infrastructure | Varies, typically $5mil – $10mil |
Transportation Funding |
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| 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 5, 2021 | Government | Improve School Travel Safety | Varies |
| Small Cities | June 15, 2021 | Cities (5k to 25k) Chillicothe, Hillsboro, Jackson, Portsmouth, Washington CH, Wellston | Multiple | Varies |
| Township Safety Sign Program (ODOT) | May 7, 2021 | Townships | Upgrade/Install Signage; Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) | Up to $50K |
| Township Stimulus Program (ODOT) | November 19, 2021 | Townships Only | Roads, Sidewalks, Culverts | Up to $250,000 (no match required) |
| Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) | Letter of Interest due
October 31, 2021
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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.