Small Business grants in Ohio

One-time working-capital and business-stabilization support for small businesses in Cuyahoga County — can be used for operational costs, expansion, or project-related expenses.

Eligible for: Small businesses with fewer than 50 full-time equivalent employees, operating in Cuyahoga County; use of funds allowed for working capital, …

Primarily for fixed-asset investment, real estate, equipment, infrastructure, and training — aimed at helping eligible Ohio small businesses scale operations, create or retain jobs.

Eligible for: Ohio small businesses: in operation ≥ 1 year, ≥ $100,000 annual revenues, operating in one of JobsOhio’s target industries; preferential con…

Growth-capital financing for small and emerging technology-focused companies developing next-gen products.

Eligible for: Ohio businesses with innovative products, growth potential, and at least 2 years of operating history

This portal aggregates multiple county-level small business funding and support programs — serving as a resource hub for financing, grants, and technical assistance designed to help local small businesses stay afloat or expand in Cuyahoga County.

Eligible for: Small businesses within Cuyahoga County that meet eligibility under specific funding streams (working capital, growth financing, gap financi…

A state-backed direct loan helping small and mid-sized Ohio businesses expand through facility or equipment investment.

Eligible for: Ohio businesses making capital investments in facilities, equipment, or expansion; must create/retain jobs and meet underwriting requirement…

Provides loans and grants to reactivate vacant or distressed commercial properties for business use.

Eligible for: Businesses, nonprofits, or local entities redeveloping abandoned, underutilized, or distressed commercial/industrial properties

Low-interest loan support for Ohio companies expanding R&D capacity or developing new technology products.

Eligible for: Ohio companies making R&D-focused capital investments tied to commercialization & job growth

Funds environmental testing to prepare distressed sites for small-business redevelopment or reuse.

Eligible for: Businesses, developers, or communities conducting Phase II environmental assessments tied to redevelopment

State-backed AA+ rated financing for expansion projects involving facilities or equipment.

Eligible for: Expanding Ohio businesses with strong financials and fixed-asset investment needs

A flexible project-support grant for Ohio businesses creating jobs and investing in facilities or equipment.

Eligible for: Growing Ohio businesses expanding operations, creating jobs, or increasing payroll

OMBDP funds nonprofits to support microbusiness development: training, technical assistance, and individual development accounts (IDAs) for people from low- to moderate-income households who want to start or expand small businesses.

Eligible for: Community-based nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)), members of Ohio CDC Association, with board composition and financial audit requirement…

Launch Fund is a locally administered grant/loan support fund aimed at helping small or micro-businesses and community-based enterprises access capital or assistance to start or grow operations in economically marginalized neighborhoods.

Eligible for: Small businesses or entrepreneurs in service-area neighborhoods who meet the fund’s requirements; often prioritized are microbusinesses, com…