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.
Show/Hide Filters
(If used, both dates must be supplied.)
AND
This option can be used in conjunction with the 'Between' date fields to filter opportunities with application deadlines within the specified date range and also include those where the application deadline is rolling. Alternatively, when used alone, it narrows down the results to display only opportunities with a rolling application deadline.
Number of Records to Return Per Page  
 
Arts/Culture, Planning/Technical Assistance
Abelard Foundation
The Abelard Foundation focuses on supporting early-stage non-profit organizations. For over 50 years, the Abelard Foundation has supported early stage grassroot groups and community organizers striving to establish a more equitable society.

Funding Agency: Abelard Foundation

Status: Active

Opening Date: N/A

LOI/Concept Paper Deadline: N/A

Application Deadline: Rolling

  Learn More

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

  Learn More

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

  Learn More

Arts/Culture
Arts Partnership Grants
The Arts Partnership Grant helps to support organizations in their projects based arts-learning activities.

Funding Agency: Ohio Arts Council

Status: Future

Opening Date: 11/01/2023

LOI/Concept Paper Deadline: N/A

Application Deadline: 02/01/2026

  Learn More

Arts/Culture
ArtsNEXT Grant
The OAC Arts NEXT Grant helps fund provide funds for organizations that provide access to art for projects that are designed to allow their programming to evolve creatively.

Funding Agency: Ohio Arts Council

Status: Active

Opening Date: 11/01/2025

LOI/Concept Paper Deadline: N/A

Application Deadline: Rolling

  Learn More

Sustainability
Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing
Emphasizing the competitive battery materials processing industry, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and national security, the initiative seeks to advance domestic processing capacity, benefit underserved communities, and ensure a significant portion of federal investment benefits low- and moderate-income communities. Anticipated outcomes involve creating new, retrofitted, and expanded domestic facilities for critical minerals, battery precursor materials, components, and manufacturing crucial for future clean energy industries, such as renewable energy and electric vehicles.

Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Energy

Status: Future

Opening Date: TBD

LOI/Concept Paper Deadline: N/A

Application Deadline:

  Learn More

DISCLAIMER: The Drive Investment Portal does not hold all available funding opportunities. If you have any questions or concerns about this data, please use the Contact Us option at the top of this page.