Economic Development Grant Funders in Ohio
75 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to Ohio nonprofits in recent years, together directing $2.4B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 75 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active economic development funders in Ohio
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Ohio giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jobsohio Beverage System | Ohio | $1.9B | 6 | 2023 |
| 2 | Jobsohio | Ohio | $405.0M | 679 | 2023 |
| 3 | Rural Community Assistance | District of Columbia | $11.7M | 8 | 2024 |
| 4 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $8.6M | 34 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Goldman Sachs Foundation | New York | $8.5M | 18 | 2024 |
| 6 | Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Foundation | Ohio | $6.9M | 5 | 2020 |
| 7 | Jumpstart Inc | Ohio | $6.1M | 71 | 2023 |
| 8 | Mahoning Valley Economic | Ohio | $4.7M | 474 | 2022 |
| 9 | Mount Vernon Development Company Inc | Ohio | $4.6M | 4 | 2020 |
| 10 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $3.8M | 12 | 2023 |
| 11 | Bioenterprise Corporation | Ohio | $3.6M | 3 | 2023 |
| 12 | Downtown Cleveland Alliance | Ohio | $3.2M | 80 | 2024 |
| 13 | Ohio Community Development Finance Fund | Ohio | $3.0M | 41 | 2024 |
| 14 | Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber of | Ohio | $2.6M | 6 | 2024 |
| 15 | Fund for Our Economic Future of Northeast | Ohio | $2.1M | 13 | 2023 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in Ohio — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 75 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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