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Find similar grantsGrants Supporting Rural Appalachian Ohio Community Development Program is sponsored by The Grant Portal (aggregator, but refers to underlying funders). This grant opportunity supports community-driven projects across rural regions of southeastern and Appalachian areas of Ohio, including education initiatives.
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The Appalachian Community Grant Program (ACGP) – OVRDC If OVRDC is your ACGP project administrator click here. For ACGP Projects Out for Bid click here. For other ACGP opportunities click here.
This $500 million program provides planning and development grants for communities located in Ohio’s 32-county Appalachian region. Program funds are provided by Ohio’s designation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars. The program is administered by the Governor’s Office of Appalachia within the Ohio Department of Development.
Projects should be designed to bring about transformational change and be a catalyst for future development by providing generational investments in the Appalachian region.
Appalachian plans and implementation projects must include components from three funding priorities: Infrastructure, such as main street or downtown redevelopment, improvements to multi-community connecting trails, significant outdoor community space, links to community arts, history and culture, access to telemedicine.
Workforce, such as public-private partnerships designed to build and coordinate technical, educational, clinical and workforce infrastructure. Healthcare, such as investments in school or community-based services to address children’s physical and behavioral health needs or plans to address substance use disorder. Entities must be exclusively within the 32-county Ohio Appalachian region.
Local units of government and government-related entities are eligible to serve as Lead Applicants for a project. Local Development Districts (LDDs) like OVRDC, Educational institutions and nonprofits are also Eligible Lead Applicants. Additional details can be found the program guidelines.
Appalachian Planning Grants Appalachian planning funding will be utilized through two ways: one round of Appalachian Technical Assistance Grants and a community planner. A total of $30 million dollars of funding will be available at the ODOD’s Director’s discretion based on the demand of the program, with $8 million dedicated to the Appalachian Technical Assistance Grants .
Appalachian Technical Assistance Grants: $250,000 per county These grants are available for each county to assist Eligible Lead Applicants with technical assistance costs associated with the planning and design of eligible development projects, and/or coordination with the procured planner. ODOD has retained dedicated planning professionals to assist the region with the design of eligible projects.
Learn more about the procured planners . Appalachian Development Grants Funding for Appalachian Development Grants will be available through multiple application rounds as needed until all funds have been awarded. There is no cap on Appalachian Development Grants, but program activities must total at least $1 million or more to be eligible for consideration.
Awarded Appalachian Development Grant projects must be complete by October 31, 2026. ODOD encourages applicants to work with their Local Development District and ODOD procured planners to compile and complete their applications. OVRDC is the Local Development District for Adams, Brown, Clermont, Fayette, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton counties.
Applicants can utilize a network of resources to support the development of their project.
Round 2 Development Grants Application Opens – November 2023 Application Deadline – Early January 2024 Announce First Round Awards – Early 2024s Click here for FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions Appalachian Community Grant Program FAQs updated August 2023 OVRDC hosts bi-weekly update meetings to share information and project planning among all the partners, procured planners, development and community leaders.
The FAQs are generated from these meetings and submitted to the Governor’s Office of Appalachia, Office of Budget & Management or Department of Development for final answers. Stay up to date and watch past meetings on your schedule. Scroll down to access the recordings.
ACGP Update #13 | October 27, 2023 OVRDC Convened Bi-Weekly Stakeholder Informational Meetings Development Scoring Rubric Technical Assistance Scoring Rubric Frequently Asked Questions by Governor’s Office of Appalachia/Ohio Department of Development Type then hit enter to search
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations working on community development in rural Appalachian Ohio. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Grants Supporting Rural Appalachian Ohio Community Development Program is funded by The Grant Portal (aggregator, but refers to underlying funders). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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