Transportation Infrastructure Grants for Appalachia from ARC
State and local agencies, local governing boards, nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions in eligible Appalachian Ohio counties can seek funding for transportation and related infrastructure projects. Appalachian Regional Commission supports public transportation, roads, broadband, water systems, and workforce and business development through its Area Development Program, using a bottom-up, community-driven approach.
Appalachian Regional Commission
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Transportation Support for Nonprofits from CSX Foundation
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions in Ohio can apply for CSX Foundation’s in-kind donations to reduce transportation and logistics costs. Support includes intermodal freight services across the CSX rail network and occasional donations of railroad equipment or materials, which may benefit organizations serving military members, veterans, first responders, and community needs.
Csx Foundation Inc
Digital Access Funding for Ohio Nonprofits via Columbus Foundation
Ohio nonprofits improving digital access and literacy can apply for support to expand affordable internet, devices, and technology training for residents with limited access. Transportation-related organizations in Ohio that rely on digital tools for scheduling, navigation, or rider information may be eligible for these Digital Access Grants from The Columbus Foundation.
The Columbus Foundation
Data Journalism Grants for Reporters from Pulitzer Center
Journalists and data reporting teams worldwide, including those covering transportation issues in Ohio, can receive US $10,000 - US $25,000 to apply machine learning and advanced data analysis to investigative stories. Ohio public transit or infrastructure reporters may be eligible for Pulitzer Center support covering reporting costs, data work, and collaborative, data-driven storytelling that holds power to account.
Pulitzer Center
Health Equity Grants for Nonprofits from McKesson Foundation
Nonprofit organizations in Ohio and across the U.S. and Canada can seek up to US $25,000 to advance health equity, cancer prevention and care, workforce diversity, and crisis response. With a mission to remove barriers to quality healthcare, McKesson Foundation provides program support, especially for vulnerable and underserved communities, through its three strategic giving pillars.
McKesson Foundation
Ohio Department of Transportation Support for Transit Technology
Ohio transportation providers serving seniors and people with disabilities can seek funding for computer hardware, software, and related equipment that support Section 5310-funded vehicles. Ohio transportation organizations can access funding through Ohio Department of Transportation to improve dispatching, operations, and mobility in small urbanized and rural areas across the state.
Ohio Department of Transportation
Ohio Transit Operations Funding via Ohio Department of Transportation
Public transportation and transit providers in Ohio serving seniors and people with disabilities can access funding through grants from Ohio Department of Transportation to contract with local transportation service providers. Section 5310 Contracted Transportation Service funding reimburses 80% of eligible capital costs, requiring a 20% local match from non-U.S. DOT sources for open-door shared-ride services.
Ohio Department of Transportation
Ohio Department of Transportation Mobility Grants in Ohio
Public transportation and transit providers in Ohio can seek mobility management funding to improve access for seniors and people with disabilities through the Specialized Transportation Program (5310). With a mission to provide a safe, accessible transportation system, Ohio Department of Transportation supports capital mobility management projects that expand transportation options and integrate transit into local and regional planning.
Ohio Department of Transportation
Ohio Department of Transportation Grants for Ohio Transit
Public and nonprofit transportation providers in Ohio offering open-door shared-ride services for seniors and people with disabilities can seek operating assistance to support day-to-day transit. Ohio Department of Transportation’s Section 5310 program reimburses 50% of eligible operating costs in small urban and rural areas, with a required 50% local match from non-U.S. DOT sources.
Ohio Department of Transportation
Ohio Department of Transportation Grants for Ohio Transit
Focused on public transportation and mobility, Ohio Department of Transportation invites Ohio agencies operating vehicle fleets for seniors and people with disabilities to seek preventive maintenance funding. Eligible subrecipients can receive reimbursement for 80% of qualifying vehicle maintenance costs, with a 20% local match required, across small urbanized and rural areas statewide.
Ohio Department of Transportation
Ohio Department of Transportation Support for Transit
Nonprofit and public agencies providing specialized transit for seniors and people with disabilities in Ohio can obtain vehicle funding to enhance mobility in small urban and rural areas. With a mission to provide a safe, accessible transportation system, Ohio Department of Transportation offers Section 5310 capital support for program-related vehicles serving transit-dependent populations.
Ohio Department of Transportation
Delaware County Foundation Transit Grants in Ohio
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Ohio public transportation and mass transit organizations serving Delaware County residents can access funding through Delaware County Foundation community grants, with awards from US $2,500 - US $20,000 for local projects. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, or groups with a qualified fiscal sponsor working on community improvement, including transportation access and related basic needs.
Delaware County Foundation
Joyce Foundation Support for Ohio Environment
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Environmental and policy organizations working on climate solutions or Great Lakes and drinking water in Ohio can seek funding to advance clean energy and freshwater protection. The Joyce Foundation supports Great Lakes–region efforts on carbon-free power, safe and affordable drinking water, and environmental justice, with a portfolio focused on Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
The Joyce Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Springfield Foundation
Applications due Aug 10, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, churches, and government units serving Clark County community needs can apply for competitive grants supporting arts and culture, education, health, human services, civic affairs, and environmental initiatives. With a mission to strengthen local quality of life, Springfield Foundation provides Ohio organizations with project support that may benefit transportation-related outreach, access, or services within these broader program areas.
Springfield Foundation
Sisters Health Foundation Support for Ohio Transit
Full proposal due Sep 3, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public institutions improving public transportation and access to services in Ohio can access funding through grants from Sisters Health Foundation; awards are more than US $5,000. Projects must benefit Athens, Meigs, or Washington County residents and advance healthy living, thriving neighborhoods, or mental health and addiction in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Sisters Health Foundation
Community Foundation Support for Ohio Youth Programs
Applications due Dec 18, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and government entities offering youth leadership, recreation, or economic mobility programs can seek up to US $7,500 for structured, measurable initiatives. Focused on community-driven priorities, the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley invites applicants serving Belmont and Jefferson Counties with mentoring, youth activities, or financial stability services to apply.
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Agricultural Conservation Funding from NRCS Ohio
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Agricultural producers, non-industrial private forest owners, Tribes, and water management entities in Ohio can receive technical and financial assistance to implement conservation practices on working lands. Grants from USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service of Ohio help address soil health, water and air quality, wildlife habitat, energy efficiency, and other natural resource concerns that may benefit transportation-related land and watershed projects.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Ohio
Ohio Summer Youth Programs Funding via Stark Community Foundation
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Ohio 501(c)(3) organizations, tax-exempt private agencies, and government entities offering summer youth programs in Stark County can receive up to US $2,000 for educational, arts, outdoor, literacy, campus-based, or field trip activities, including transportation and meals. Stark Community Foundation’s SummerTime Kids Grants prioritize programs that challenge youth, fill gaps in low-income areas, and enrich the community.
Stark Community Foundation
Youth Sports and Fitness Grants from Toledo Community Foundation
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio can apply for Toledo Community Foundation’s Helping Hens Fund, which offers $1,500 to $10,000 for youth fitness and wellness programs, plus capital requests up to $30,000 for sporting venues. Projects that support warm-weather activities and increase children’s participation in sports may be especially competitive.
Toledo Community Foundation
Health and Wellness Grants for Ohio Nonprofits
Applications due Feb 13, 2027
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government units supporting community health can access funding through Community Health Foundation for programs, projects, operating costs, or capital needs. Eligible work must serve Clark and/or Champaign County residents and may include access-to-care initiatives, chronic disease prevention, mental health and substance use services, or other health equity efforts that improve wellbeing and related transportation access.
Community Health Foundation
Health Equity Funding from McKesson Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit organizations improving health outcomes in Ohio and across North America can seek McKesson Foundation grants over US $25,000 for cancer prevention and care, healthcare workforce development, and crisis response. Eligible 501(c)(3) or equivalent charities, especially those serving vulnerable communities, may be competitive if they align with these strategic health equity pillars.
McKesson Foundation
Ohio Department of Health Child Safety Grants
Applications due Jun 6, 2027
Ohio organizations working on child injury prevention and transportation safety can access funding through Ohio Department of Health and Human Services. Grants of US $30,000 - US $110,000 support local, evidence-based programs addressing traumatic brain injury, youth violence, child maltreatment, transportation-related injuries, and drowning over a four-year project period in Ohio communities.
Ohio Department of Health and Human Services
Transportation Infrastructure Funding from OKI Council
Applications due Jun 6, 2027
Public agencies and transportation entities in Ohio can seek Surface Transportation Block Grant funding for roadway, transit, bike, pedestrian, and freight projects within the OKI urban area. Grants from Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments support projects on the functional roadway network and other eligible transportation improvements, with awards up to US $6,000,000.
Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments
Ohio Office of Criminal & Justice Services Support for Ohio Law Enforcement Extraditions
Applications due Jun 10, 2027
Ohio law enforcement agencies seeking help with transportation costs for extraditing dangerous wanted offenders back to the state can apply for reimbursement through the Extradition Reimbursement Program. With a mission to support criminal justice operations, Ohio Office of Criminal & Justice Services provides funding for in-state and out-of-state extraditions of qualifying Tier 1 and related offenses.
Ohio Office of Criminal & Justice Services
Rural Business Development Funding from USDA
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Rural public entities, nonprofits, tribes, and educational institutions in Ohio can use this funding to support small rural businesses through technical assistance, infrastructure, and economic development projects. Focused on rural development, USDA: Rural Development invites applicants to propose projects that may include transportation improvements, business incubators, revolving loan funds, and other community or technology-based economic development efforts.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council Grants for Ohio Transportation
Applications due Jul 10, 2027
Organizations of any type working to expand or improve transportation options for people with disabilities in Ohio can receive funding, with two five-year projects totaling US $100,000 each. Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council supports projects enhancing public transit access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; matching funds are required, with reduced match for poverty-area projects in Athens and Gallia counties.
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council Grants for Ohio DSP Workforce
Applications due Jul 11, 2027
Organizations in Ohio working to expand and strengthen the direct support professional (DSP) workforce for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can access funding through the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council. Grants of US $50,000 support training, pipeline development, and retention strategies, which may include improving transportation options that help individuals with I/DD live more independently.
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council