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JobsOhio

Supports Ohio job creation through workforce incentives, entrepreneurship grants, and employer partnerships.

United Stateswww.jobsohio.com
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Programs8
Active grants8
Total grants8
About

JobsOhio is Ohio's private nonprofit economic development corporation, established in 2011 to attract, retain, and grow businesses across the state. It is funded by Ohio Lottery liquor profits through the JobsOhio Beverage System and operates separately from the Ohio Department of Development.

The organisation runs grants, loans, and incentive programs for nine targeted industries, including adva…

Programs & grants under this funder
JobsOhio Growth Fund Loan

Funds Below-market loans for Ohio growth-stage companies with limited access to conventional capital.

1 grant
JobsOhio Growth Fund Loan
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
JobsOhio Inclusion Grant (JOIG)

Provides Grants for Ohio businesses owned by underrepresented populations or located in distressed communities.

1 grant
JobsOhio Inclusion Grant — JOIG
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Ohio Site Inventory Program (OSIP)

Provides grants for speculative site and building development to fill Ohio's real estate gaps.

1 grant
Ohio Site Inventory Program — OSIP
Open
$250M pool·Rolling submission
JobsOhio R&D Center Grant

Provides grant for companies establishing new strategic science and innovation centers in Ohio.

1 grant
JobsOhio R&D Center Grant
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
JobsOhio Relocation Incentive

Offers hire who relocates to Ohio capped at employer., supporting long-term sustainable commercialization and growth.

1 grant
JobsOhio Relocation Incentive
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
JobsOhio Small Business Grant

Provides equipment and facility grants for Ohio small businesses in targeted industries.

1 grant
JobsOhio Small Business Grant
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
JobsOhio Vibrant Communities

Provides Catalytic development grants for distressed Ohio communities people., supporting long-term sustainable commercialization and growth.

1 grant
JobsOhio Vibrant Communities
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
JobsOhio Workforce Grant

Provides Reimbursement grants for Ohio employers to upskill workers in IT skilled trades and leadership.

1 grant
JobsOhio Workforce Grant
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.jobsohio.com