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Recycle Ohio Grants | Ohio EPA
September 23rd, 2026
The Recycle Ohio Grant program provides grants for communities, nonprofits, businesses, and academic institutions.
Ohio EPA will accept applications from September 14, 2026, through November 6, 2026, for the Recycle Ohio Grant’s 2027 cycle. Grants are awarded on an annual basis and will be awarded on April 1, 2027. This funding program is highly competitive. Please email Recycle@epa.ohio.gov if you have any questions.
Key Dates
If awarded, all grants will begin on April 1, 2027.
1-Year Grants (Source Reduction):
End date: March 31, 2028
2-Year Grants (Community Litter, Academic Institutions, Market Development, and Scrap Tire):
End date: March 31, 2029
Important Dates:
- Applications open: September 14, 2026
- Applications due: November 6, 2026
- Financial documentation for business applicants due: November 13, 2026
Submit an Application
Grant applications may only be submitted through our Resource Hub. Grants are awarded on an annual basis. Applications open Monday, September 14, 2026, and close Friday, November 6, 2026. The Resource Hub will prompt the applicant to log in or create an account if they do not already have one. Select “Recycle Ohio Grant” to begin the submission process. To apply for a Recycle Ohio Grant (ROG), any previously funded ROG project must be already closed out, with the exception of a government sponsor representing cooperating enterprises.
Who is eligible to apply?
Provided they are in good financial standing with the State, and have no outstanding environmental compliance issues, the following Ohio groups are eligible to apply:
- Schools
- Health Departments
- Local Governments
- Non-profits
- Park Districts
- Private Sector Businesses
- Solid Waste Management Authorities and Districts
Private sector businesses must have a government sponsor.
What funding is available?
Ohio EPA grant funds vary. The financial match must be a cash or credit. Using “in kind” or funds from other grant programs is prohibited. The table below shows the anticipated grant amounts and required match levels.
| Grant Type | Amount Available | Required Match |
|---|---|---|
| Community and Litter | Up to $200,000 | 25% |
| Academic Institution | Up to $200,000 | 25%* |
| Market Development | Up to $200,000 | 100% |
| Scrap Tire | Up to $300,000 | 100% |
| Source Reduction | Up to $10,000 | 0% |
*Funding for construction projects using ground tire rubber is also available up to $300,000, with a 100%.
