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Kaye Borchers

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TRANSPORTATION	Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) State Capital Improvement Program, Local Transportation Improvement Program, Small Government, & Emergency Program	Roadway, water, wastewater, storm, bridge	Grant and loan	May require a 10% local match		Due summer or fall each year typically to County Engineer.	LEARN MORE
TRANSPORTATION	Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Safety Program	Roadway transportation (high-crash/dangerous intersection or corridors)	Grant	20% local match		Due twice a year in the spring and fall (currently April and September).	LEARN MORE
TRANSPORTATION	Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Municipal Bridge Program	Bridge	Grant	20% local match		Currently due August 15.	LEARN MORE
TRANSPORTATION	Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Safe Routes to School	Pedestrian/bicycle facilities benefiting school-aged children (K-8)	Grant	20% local match; state currently provides local's 20% match	$400,000 max.	Currently due March 1; must be coordinated with District prior to submission.	LEARN MORE
TRANSPORTATION	Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)	Pedestrian/bicycle and multi-modal facilities	Grant	20% local match		Letter of Interest currently due October each year unless part of MPO.	LEARN MORE
TRANSPORTATION	County Engineer's Association of Ohio (CEAO) County Surface Transportation and County Highway Safety Program	Roadways	Grant	20% local match	Project maximums are by County and type of project.	Contact local County Engineer.	LEARN MORE
TRANSPORTATION	ODOT (via MPO) Surface Transportation Program	Roadways	Grant	20% local match		Applications due to MPO; typically late summer or fall.
TRANSPORTATION	ODOT (via MPO) CMAQ - Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program	Traffic improvements, pedestrian/bicycle facilities	Grant	20% local match		Applications due to MPO; typically late summer or fall.
RAIL CROSSINGS	Ohio Public Utilities Commission Grade Crossing Upgrade Program (State and Federal)	Rail crossings	Grant		5000		LEARN MORE
RAIL CROSSINGS	Ohio Public Utilities Commission Supplemental Assistance Program	Rail crossings	Grant		5000		LEARN MORE
STORM WATER	Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF)	Wastewater	Grant and Loan			Nominations vary, currently in Fall each year.	LEARN MORE
STORM WATER	Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Drinking Water Emergency Loan Fund (DWELF)	Drinking water	Loan		25000	Applications accepted year-round.	LEARN MORE
STORM WATER	Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Revolving Loan Fund	Drinking water, wastewater, storm water	Loan			Applications currently due 15th of each month.	LEARN MORE
STORM WATER	United States Department of Agriculture - Rural Development Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program	Drinking water, wastewater	Grant and loan			Applications accepted year-round.	LEARN MORE
STORM WATER	Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Residential Public Infrastructure Grant Program	Water, wastewater	Grant		600000	Currently due in spring to a county agency such as Community Development or Regional Planning.	LEARN MORE
STORM WATER	Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community Development Program	Storm sewer, roadways, parks, community facilities	Grant		Varies by program and County.	Currently due in spring to a county agency such as Community Development or Regional Planning.	LEARN MORE
PARKS & RECREATION	Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Recreational Trails Program	Multi-use trails, land acquisition for parks	Gran	20% local match	150000	Currently due in February/March each year.	LEARN MORE
PARKS & RECREATION	Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Clean Ohio Trails Fund	Multi-use trails, trailhead facilities, land acquisition for parks	Grant	25% local match	500000	Currently due in February/March each year.	LEARN MORE
PARKS & RECREATION	Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) NatureWorks	Park improvements, land acquisition, trails, playgrounds	Grant	25% local match	Maximum request is County's allocation.	Currently due in June each year.	LEARN MORE
PARKS & RECREATION	Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Land and Water Conservation Fund	Park improvements, land acquisition, trails, playgrounds	Grant	50% local match	$50,000 min. $300,000 max	Currently due in November of every other year (currently even years).	LEARN MORE
PARKS & RECREATION	Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Clean Ohio Green Space Program	Park, trail, open space acquisition and Improvements	Grant	25% local match	Specific to District	Submission dates dependent on OPWC District.	LEARN MORE
PARKS & RECREATION	Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Metro Parks Program	Park access improvements	Grant	20% local match	Maximum request is County's allocation.	Applications accepted year-round.	LEARN MORE
ENVIRONMENTAL	Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Ohio EPA’s Recycling and Litter Prevention	Recycling and litter programs	Grant		Maximum request from $550 to $200,000 depending on project category.	Currently due in February each year.	LEARN MORE
ENVIRONMENTAL	Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Scrap Tire	Disposal of scrap tires	Grant		300000	Currently due in February each year.	LEARN MORE
ENVIRONMENTAL	Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Market Development	Recycling and litter programs	Grant		200000	Currently due in February each year.	LEARN MORE
ENVIRONMENTAL	Ohio Department of Development (ODSA) Abandoned Gas Station Clean Up	Contaminated/polluted site clean up	Grant		Up to $500,000 for cleanup or remediation activities; up to $100,000 for property assessment activities.		LEARN MORE
ENVIRONMENTAL	Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) Alternative Fuel Transportation Program	Alternative fuel facilities	Grant				LEARN MORE
SAFETY & OPERATIONS	Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Safety Intervention Grant Program	Safety improvements	Grant	30% local match	40000	Applications accepted year-round.	LEARN MORE
SAFETY & OPERATIONS	Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Workplace Wellness Grants	Wellness programs	Grant		$300 per participant; maximum $15,000 per policy	Applications accepted year-round.	LEARN MORE
SAFETY & OPERATIONS	Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Drug-Free Safety Program Grant	Drug-free facilities	Grant		Maximum request based on component	Applications accepted year-round.	LEARN MORE
FIRE, EMS, & LAW ENFORCEMENT	Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant	Wildfire fire equipment	Grant	50% local match	10000	Currently due in January each year.	LEARN MORE
FIRE, EMS, & LAW ENFORCEMENT	Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Safety Intervention Grant for Firefighter Exposure to Environmental Elements Grant (FEEEG) Program	Fire protection equipment	Grant		15000		LEARN MORE
FIRE, EMS, & LAW ENFORCEMENT	Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Body Armor Grant Program	Police body armor	Grant	25% local match	40000		LEARN MORE
FIRE, EMS, & LAW ENFORCEMENT	Ohio Department of Commerce Firefighter 1 Training Grant	Firefighter training	Grant		$1,100 per student	Currently due summer each year.	LEARN MORE
FIRE, EMS, & LAW ENFORCEMENT	Ohio Department of Commerce Fire Department Training Reimbursement Grant	Fire department training	Grant		15000	Currently due January of each year.	LEARN MORE
FIRE, EMS, & LAW ENFORCEMENT	Ohio Department of Commerce MARCS Grant	Radio equipment	Grant		$3,000 per radio	Currently due December each year	LEARN MORE
FIRE, EMS, & LAW ENFORCEMENT	Ohio Department of Commerce Revolving Loan	Fire apparatus and buildings	Loan (0% interest for 20 years)	5% local match	[Total state budget is approximately $300,000 per year]	Currently due in January each year.	LEARN MORE
FIRE, EMS, & LAW ENFORCEMENT	Ohio Department of Commerce Volunteer Firefighter Assistance (VFA) Grant	Firefighter training	Grant		1500	Grant cycle currently opens in the winter.	LEARN MORE
FIRE, EMS, & LAW ENFORCEMENT	Ohio Department of Commerce Fire Department Equipment Grant	Fire protection equipment	Grant		15000	Currently due February each year.	LEARN MORE
FIRE, EMS, & LAW ENFORCEMENT	Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community Development Program	Storm sewer, roadways, parks, community facilities	Grant		Varies by program and County.	Currently due in spring to a county agency such as Community Development or Regional planning.	LEARN MORE
FIRE, EMS, & LAW ENFORCEMENT	United States Department of Agriculture - Rural Development Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program	Safety services buildings/facilities	Grant and loan	Grants local match based on population and household income factors.		Applications accepted year-round.	LEARN MORE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT	Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) Economic Development Loan	Infrastructure for new business	Grant and loan			Applications accepted year-round.	LEARN MORE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT	Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) Roadwork Development (629) Funds	Infrastructure for new business	Grant			Applications accepted year-round.	LEARN MORE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT	Ohio Department of Transportation Office of Jobs & Commerce - Assistance	Infrastructure for new business	Grant			Inquiries accepted year-round.	LEARN MORE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT	Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) Economic Development Loan Public Infrastructure Grant Program	Utilities related to economic develop/new business	Grant		Varies by program and County.	Currently due in spring to a county agency such as Community Development or Regional planning.	LEARN MORE
MISCELLANEOUS	Ohio Department of Commerce/ Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing Cemetery Grant Program	Cemetery maintenance	Grant	50% local match	1000	Currently due in August.	LEARN MORE
MISCELLANEOUS	United States Department of Agriculture - Rural Development ReConnect Loan and Grant Program	Broadband internet access	Grant and loan	50% local match	$25,000 maximum for grant; $25,000 maximum for loan	Currently due in March.	LEARN MORE

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