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Find similar grantsResearch and Development Grant Program is sponsored by Ohio Water Development Authority. This program supports qualifying research and development programs related to wastewater, water management facilities, solid waste facilities, and energy resource development facilities.
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R&D Grants - Ohio Water Development Authority, Columbus, Ohio, USA Ohio Water Development Authority - Serving Ohio Since 1968 Construction/Planning Loans Local Economic Development Loans USDA-RD Loan Advance Program Research & Development Grants Disbursements and Change Orders Audited Financial Statements Continuing Disclosure Documents Investor Presentation - WPCLF Investor Presentation - DWAF Investor Presentation - Fresh Water Investor Presentation - Fresh Water Revolving Fund Investor Presentation - Community Assistance Construction/Planning Loans Local Economic Development Loans USDA-RD Loan Advance Program Research & Development Grants Disbursements and Change Orders Audited Financial Statements Continuing Disclosure Documents Investor Presentation - WPCLF Investor Presentation - DWAF Investor Presentation - Fresh Water Investor Presentation - Fresh Water Revolving Fund Investor Presentation - Community Assistance Research and Development Grant Program Pursuant to its power to engage in research and development with respect to wastewater, water management facilities, solid waste facilities, and energy resource development facilities, OWDA has established a grant program for qualifying research and development programs.
The eligible participants are Local Government Agencies (Cities, Villages, and Counties), Water/Sewer Districts, Conservancy Districts, State agencies, or Institutions of higher learning that perform research and/or development. Projects for which grants are awarded must be of such a nature that the benefits to be derived fulfill a general need in the State of Ohio that is within the scope of the powers of the Authority.
Grants are subject to available funds. Priority will be given to projects that have statewide environmental and/or natural resource applications, and grantees must submit a final report. For more details, see the Research and Development Program Guidelines.
Applicants are encouraged to review the sample Participation Agreement linked HERE , and should be comfortable with the terms and language prior to submitting an R&D application. Since the development of the Research and Development Grant Program, OWDA has awarded grants in the areas of surface water, wastewater, drinking water, solid waste, agriculture, and public health.
OWDA’s new interactive Research and Development Project map is a tool that allows users to explore our grants geographically. With over 125 projects, the map provides a visual representation of the Authority’s investment in water, wastewater, solid waste, and energy resource development research across the State of Ohio and highlights key project details. Click HERE to access the map.
JUNE 2026 PROGRAM SCHEDULE August 13, 2026 (tentative) Public Meeting - Applicant presentations Regularly scheduled Board meeting - Presentation of recommendations to Board Regularly scheduled Board meeting - Board approval of R&D grants Click HERE for the 2026 Announcement and Request for Proposals Click HERE for the 2026 Application Click HERE for a sample 2026 Participation Agreement
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local Government Agencies (Cities, Villages, Counties), Water/Sewer Districts, Conservancy Districts, State agencies, or Institutions of higher learning that perform research and/or development. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Research and Development Grant Program is funded by Ohio Water Development Authority. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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