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JobsOhio Small Business Grant

JobsOhio (Ohio's private economic development corporation), through its regional network partnersNo deadline listedUp to $50,000

Summary

Ohio B2B small businesses in JobsOhio's 10 target industries with $100K–$25M revenue and a year of history can get up to $50,000 for facility improvements, machinery, equipment, rolling stock, software and training. Apply through a regional partner.

About this grant

Grants of up to $50,000 help Ohio small businesses make expansion investments such as facility acquisition or improvements, machinery and equipment, rolling stock, industry-specific software and training. Businesses need $100,000 to $25 million in annual revenue, at least one year of operating history and mainly B2B revenue in one of JobsOhio's 10 target industries. Applicants apply through their regional JobsOhio network partner; the page lists no deadline.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Annual revenues between $100,000 and $25 million

Operate within one of JobsOhio’s 10 target industries with revenues primarily from B2B sales

At least one year of operating history

Planning an eligible investment and can demonstrate how the program’s support is instrumental in moving the project forward

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Economic development
  • Expansion

Money can be used for

  • Equipment
  • Facility improvements
  • Software
  • Training
  • Rolling stock

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