Ohio Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
Ohio offers robust support for small businesses through state agencies like JobsOhio and the Ohio Development Services Agency. From the Ohio Third Frontier program funding technology companies to local economic development grants, Ohio entrepreneurs have access to diverse funding opportunities.
JobsOhio Programs
JobsOhio provides funding through various programs including the JobsOhio Growth Fund, Workforce Grant, and Research & Development Center Grant. These programs support job creation, workforce training, and business expansion across the state.
Ohio Third Frontier
The Ohio Third Frontier is one of the nation's largest state-funded programs for technology-based economic development. It provides grants for technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, and research partnerships.
SBA Ohio District
The SBA Ohio District Office connects businesses with federal grant programs, loan guarantees, and contracting opportunities. Ohio businesses can access SBIR/STTR grants and disaster assistance programs.
Ohio Business Grants
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SBIR/STTR programs
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs that provide funding for research and development to small businesses.
USDA Business Programs
USDA’s business programs provide financial backing and technical assistance to stimulate rural business creation and growth.
Skills for Small Business
The Skills for Small Business grant supports businesses with fewer than 100 employees and incentivizes training for new, full-time workers.
NYS-Certified Business Incubator and Innovation Hot Spot Program
Support for early-stage companies varying from physical space to access to capital.
Research and Development Grants
Fund a diverse portfolio of startups and small businesses across technology areas and markets to stimulate technological innovation, meet Federal research and development (R&D) needs, and increase commercialization to transition R&D into impact.
Yéego Action Grant
The Yéego Action Grant provides quick-response funding for Native artists and culture bearers who need support to sustain their creative endeavors due to emergencies or unanticipated expenses.
The Wish Local Empowerment Program
Assists Black-owned small businesses by dedicating a $2 million fund to support approximately 4,000 Wish Local partners.
StartOut Scholarship Program
Offers scholarship opportunities to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who wish to participate in their Founder Program and become a Giving Member.
PEDIGREE Foundation Disaster Relief Grant
Provides up to $5,000 to nonprofit animal welfare organizations responding to state- or FEMA-declared disasters.
National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) Growth Grants
The NASE Growth Grants provide up to $4,000 to assist with training, marketing, and more.
The Kitty Fund
The Kitty Fund will award a total of $20,000 to 20 small business owners who identify as mothers through the Kitty Fund Mompreneur Business Grant.
IFundWomen Universal Grant Application
The IFundWomen Universal Grant Application is a resource for female entrepreneurs seeking grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Ohio