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CDBG Economic Development Program

Administered by Ohio Department of Development · Ohio

BENEFIT
Up to $500K
Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Non-entitlement cities and counties eligible to apply
  • 2Create and retain permanent, private-sector job opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons
  • 3Activities must benefit low- and moderate-income persons or aid in elimination of slums and blight
  • 4Maximum grant ceiling of $500,000 for direct loans or off-site infrastructure projects

Eligible Project Types

CommercialIndustrial
STACKING POTENTIAL

CDBG Economic Development Program is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the CDBG Economic Development Program compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: Ohio Department of Development official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-05-04
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