MORPC is committed to supporting the region around available funding opportunities across a series of program areas.


Attention MORPC Members: Free Grant Finder Membership

MORPC provides its members with a free grant finder service through a company called the Grant Finder . The online service provides a searchable database of federal, state, private foundation, and corporate grants. One individual from each member government is eligible to receive a free license to this database. Please contact Eileen Leuby, Membership Services Officer, at eleuby@morpc.org to find out more.

Funding Opportunities

The Drive Investment Portal shows only active or proposed funding opportunities. Use the filters to find the funding opportunity best suited for your project. The more specific and detailed your search filters, the better the results will match what you are looking for. Additional information can be found by clicking the "Learn More" link.
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Transportation
Airport Grant Program
This program provides financial assistance to publicly owned, public use airports in Ohio.

Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Transportation

Status: Active

Opening Date: 01/01/2020

LOI/Concept Paper Deadline: N/A

Application Deadline: Rolling

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Development
All Ohio Future Fund
The 2024-2025 state operating budget (Ohio House Bill 33) established the All Ohio Future Fund (AOFF) with a historic $750 million investment to support local communities with site-readiness and preparation to attract economic development projects. The Ohio Department of Development will work in coordination with JobsOhio, other state agencies, and the Ohio General Assembly to establish more project-ready sites for economic development opportunities across Ohio.

Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Development

Status: Active

Opening Date: 02/16/2024

LOI/Concept Paper Deadline: N/A

Application Deadline: Rolling

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Planning/Technical Assistance, Transit
Appalachian Development Public Transportation Assistance Program
This program aims to improve Appalachian public transportation through planning, public transportation capital projects, operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation, job access and reverse commute projects, and acquisition of public transportation services.

Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation

Status: Future

Opening Date: TBD

LOI/Concept Paper Deadline: N/A

Application Deadline: TBD

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Development, Infrastructure/Public Works, Transportation
Area Development Program
ARC’s Area Development program makes investments in two general areas: critical infrastructure and business and workforce development. Critical infrastructure investments mainly include water and wastewater systems, transportation networks, broadband, and other projects anchoring regional economic development. Business and workforce investments primarily focus on entrepreneurship, worker training and education, food systems, leadership, and other human capital development. MOPRC eligible communities should coordinate application efforts with their corresponding Local Development District (LDD).

Funding Agency: Appalachian Regional Commission

Status: Active

Opening Date: 01/08/2024

LOI/Concept Paper Deadline: N/A

Application Deadline: Rolling

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Public Facilities
Body Armor Grant
The program provides money to eligible law enforcement organizations (LEOs) for the purchase of body armor vests to enhance the safety and prevent injuries among law enforcement officers.

Funding Agency: Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation

Status: Active

Opening Date: N/A

LOI/Concept Paper Deadline: N/A

Application Deadline: Rolling

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Infrastructure/Public Works, Mobility, Transit, Transportation
Capital Investment Grants
The Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program funds fixed guideway investments, including new and expanded rapid rail, commuter rail, light rail, streetcars, bus rapid transit, and ferries, and corridor-based bus rapid transit investments that emulate the features of rail.

Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation

Status: Active

Opening Date: 01/01/1997

LOI/Concept Paper Deadline: N/A

Application Deadline: Rolling

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