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Ohio Small Business Grants 2026

Funding is hiding in plain sight.

High-intent funding opportunities

Where to focus first

PolymerOhio Manufacturing Support

Montgomery County Supported Business Ownership Initiative

Social Security Ticket to Work Program

USDA Rural Business Development Grants - Ohio

Urban League of Greater Cleveland Minority Business Assistance Center

Entrepreneurship and Business Assistance Centers

Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Ohio EDGE Certification (Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity)

Akron Urban League Minority Business Assistance Center

Ohio Aspire Adult Workforce Readiness Education Program

OVRDC Revolving Loan Fund

JobsOhio Workforce Grant

Ohio Arts Council Arts Partnership Grant

JobsOhio Economic Development Grant

Boots to Business Through Ohio VBOC

Innovation Ohio Loan Fund

Ohio Cannabis Processor License

Warren County Sports Facilities Grant Program

Ohio Recreational Trails Program

Ohio STABLE Account

WBEC Ohio River Valley WBENC Certification

Greater Cincinnati Chinese Cultural Association SCSEP

Columbus-Franklin County Small Business and Neighborhood Improvement Loan Program

MBDA Enterprising Women of Color Program

Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Awards (IEA)

OVRDC Small Business Gap Lending

Disability:IN Disability-Owned Business Registry

Ohio Women's Chamber of Commerce Certified Women-Owned Business Program

Cleveland Public Grant Programs - Small Business Loans / Storefront Assistance Layer

Food Export-Midwest Branded Program

H2Ohio Rivers Program Recreation Grants

Warrior Rising Business Shower Grant

TechSolve Manufacturing Extension Services

Ohio Veterans Business Outreach Center

Ohio Minority Business Enterprise Certification for Native American-Owned Businesses

Ohio Advanced Energy Fund Grant

Social Equity Incubator Cannabis Business Support

Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition

Ohio Minority Business Assistance Center Services

Diversity Chamber of Central Ohio Business Membership

Ohio Minority Business Assistance Centers

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Vocational Rehabilitation Self-Employment Services

Ohio Administrative Code Self-Employment Services for VR Participants

Ohio Sports Event Grant Program

University of Cincinnati Venture Lab NEXT Accelerator

Greater Columbus Sports Commission Event Support

Ohio Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council MBE Services

Ohio NatureWorks Grant Program

Civitas LGBTQ Chamber Business Membership

Industrial Revenue Bonds for Manufacturing Facilities

Ohio Community Development Finance Fund Program

Ohio Afterschool Network Pitch Challenge

ECDI Women's Business Centers of Ohio

Ohio Cannabis Coalition Membership

Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio Senior Community Service Employment Program

Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council MBE Certification

Young Entrepreneur Institute Summer Pitch Contest

Cuyahoga County Business Growth Lending

Ohio Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise Certification

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