10/22/2025

Apply for Ohio EPA's Environmental Education Grants

The agency is encouraging businesses and trade associations to apply

The Ohio Environmental Education Fund (OEEF) invests approximately $500,000 annually in projects that build Ohioans’ awareness and understanding of environmental issues, including initiatives that benefit the regulated community (businesses, trade associations and others subject to Ohio EPA regulations). Grants are offered at two levels: Mini Grants ($500-$5,000) and General Grants ($5,001-$50,000).

Why Apply?

• Support employee training, supply-chain outreach or sector-wide education that improves compliance with environmental performance.
• Partner with nonprofits, schools, universities or local governments to reach customers and communities statewide.

Explore Examples of Eligible Projects

Looking for proposal ideas that would benefit the regulated community? Check out 15 sample project suggestions that highlight creative ways associations, businesses and regulated facilities can advance environmental awareness and compliance.

Upcoming Deadlines:

• Applications use a two-step process in Ohio EPA’s Business Center: (1) Letter of Intent (LOI), then (2) Full Application upon LOI approval.
• Two competitive cycles per year (July and January).
  • LOI opens on Nov. 28 and closes Jan. 9
  • Complete application based on an approved LOI must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Jan. 16, 2026.

What to do Next:

1. Skim the guidelines for your grant size and confirm eligibility.
2. Talk with an OEEF coordinator about your idea and audience.
3. Create/confirm your eBusiness Center account and prepare your LOI.
4. Line up partners, objectives, evaluation plan and a realistic budget (matching funds strengthen proposals).

Select this link to find out more about this program.