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Ohio Microbusiness Development Program (OMBDP)

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Ohio CDC Association (funded by Ohio Department of Development)OHSmall Business

Deadline: state

Updated: Dec 3, 2025

Summary

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.

Eligibility

Community-based nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)), members of Ohio CDC Association, with board composition and financial audit requirements — they administer microbusiness training, technical assistance, and small-business support in low- & moderate-income (LMI) communities.

Full Description

The program aims to build capacity among nonprofits that support microbusinesses in LMI communities. Funds support business training, technical assistance, and microbusiness loans or savings/match (IDA) tools for eligible entrepreneurs. In 2024, the program assisted over 1,700 businesses, resulted in 277 business starts and 364 expansions, and created/retained 526 jobs, serving hundreds of LMI individuals.
Apply on official siteUpdated Dec 3, 2025

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