JobsOhio Inclusion Grant (JOIG)

The JobsOhio Inclusion Grant is a statewide grant program for Ohio companies owned by underrepresented populations or operating in distressed communities. It sits under JobsOhio's regional network and supports projects that can translate inclusion goals into fixed investment and job growth. Eligible uses include machinery and equipment, real estate and redevelopment, and training costs. Award size is not publicly disclosed, but the program has funded more than 460 companies, and the grant can support minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, disability-owned, and distressed-community businesses. The program is built for companies that already have a project and need flexible support rather than a prescriptive research call. Because awards vary by project and the routing runs through regional partners, applicants tend to do best when they can show a clear investment plan, local impact, and a ready path to hiring or expansion. The strongest cases usually connect a specific site, equipment purchase, or training need to a measurable Ohio benefit.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.