Grants are available for advanced energy projects.
For growing businesses in Ohio, especially those related to technology and the green movement, there are numerous grants available. Technology firms will find grants geared toward research and innovation, while other companies will find sources of state funding. Find the grant that is right for your business.
Ohio Advanced Energy Fund
The Ohio Advanced Energy Fund has granted more than $40 million for nearly 400 advanced energy projects throughout the state. The Advanced Energy Fund is administered through the Ohio Department of Development's Energy Resources Division. Companies looking to receive monetary awards must be located in Ohio and must be working on advanced energy projects within the service territories of American Electric Power, Duke Energy, Dayton Power and Light or FirstEnergy. Past projects have involved solar energy, wind energy and geothermal energy.
Ohio Department of Development
77 S. High St.
Columbus, OH 43216-1001
614-466-5017
development.ohio.gov
Thomas Edison Grant Program
The Thomas Edison Grants are state-funded awards to assist budding technology companies. The grants provide seed money and guidance on developing infrastructure. In 2009, the State of Ohio granted $9.6 million to help local businesses advance in their abilities to bring quality products to the global market. Administered through the Ohio Department of Development, the grants also offer legal and financial advice and other forms of technical and administrative resources.
Ohio Department of Development
77 S. High St.
Columbus, OH 43216-1001
614-466-5017
development.ohio.gov
Ohio Microenterprise Grant Program
Microenterprise businesses are defined as for-profit enterprises with five or fewer employees. The Community Development Corporation Microenterprise Business Development Program provides funds to counties, cities and non-profit organizations to grow and develop local microenterprise businesses. Funded through the Ohio Housing Trust Fund, the Microenterprise Program granted $600,000 in the 2010 fiscal year to entities fitting the program's requirements.
Housing and Community Partnerships
77 S. High St.
P.O. Box 1001
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1001
(614) 466-2285
development.ohio.gov
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