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Research and Development Grant Program (Ohio Water Development Authority) is sponsored by Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA). This program supports research and development projects related to wastewater, water management facilities, solid waste facilities, and energy resource development facilities that fulfill a general need in Ohio within the scope of OWDA's powers.
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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
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 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 are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Research and Development Grant Program (Ohio Water Development Authority) is funded by Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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