Ohio communities receive nearly $11 million for community development
COLUMBUS – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik this week announced 51 communities will receive nearly $11 million in allocations to support community development projects across the state.
Funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation Program, this funding will assist communities in completing a variety of infrastructure improvements and public services aimed at spurring economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents.
Eligible infrastructure improvement projects include street repairs, sidewalk improvements, parks and recreation facilities, water and sewer line replacements, and community centers. Public service projects include funding for programs such as Meals on Wheels, health and wellness, and housing and homelessness assistance.
“Every strong community is built on a solid foundation,” said Governor DeWine. “Not only will this funding help improve everyday life for more families today, it will create the conditions needed to attract growth and opportunity in the future."
“When we invest in things like safer streets, cleaner water, better parks, and essential services for Ohioans of all ages, we can see the impact in our communities every single day,” said Director Mihalik. “Each of these projects will go a long way in ensuring our friends and neighbors can live, work, and play in places that meet their everyday needs.”
Cities and counties considered U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development non-entitlement communities are eligible to apply for funds biennially. Ohio’s 100 eligible communities are divided between even and odd years of funding, with 51 communities receiving a total of $10,910,000 for 2025.
The Ohio Department of Development empowers communities to succeed by investing in Ohio’s people, places, and businesses. Learn more about our work at development.ohio.gov.
2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation Projects
Adams County will receive $162,000 to support the Adams County Senior Meals Program for food
costs and kitchen equipment to meet the increasing demand for senior meal deliveries. This project
will benefit approximately 125 seniors.
Ashland County will receive $150,000 to purchase and install new playground equipment at two parks
in the Village of Bailey Lakes. This project will benefit 379 people.
The City of Ashland (Ashland County) will use $150,000 for a parks and recreation facilities
improvement project. The project will include the purchase and installation of playground equipment,
benches, and trash cans for the new park, benefiting 635 people.
Ashtabula County will receive $408,000 to assist with a county-wide transportation program for
qualified residents; assist the city of Geneva with flood and drainage improvements that will benefit
5,550 people; and assist the village of Rock Creek with sidewalk improvements that will benefit 409
people.
Auglaize County will receive $184,000 to assist the village of Minster with a library elevator
accessibility project, as well as the city of St. Maryʼs with a street improvements project that will
benefit 505 people.
Brown County will receive $192,000 in operational funding for two public services benefiting senior
citizens. The first is the Homemaker/Personal Care Program, operated by the Brown County Senior
Citizens Council, which provides at-home assistance for 80 seniors. The second is the countyʼs Meals
on Wheels Program to benefit seniors in need.
Carroll County will receive $150,000 to repave the parking lot and access road of the Friendship
Senior Center, benefiting all the seniors in the county.
Champaign County will receive $160,000 to assist the city of Urbana with replacing water mains,
valves, hydrants, and service lines in the Grimes Neighborhood, benefiting approximately 184 people.
Clinton County will receive $190,000 in grant funds to replace curb ramps in the city of Wilmington,
benefiting approximately 54 people.
Coshocton County will receive $186,000 in grant funds to remove and replace a water line in the
village of West Lafayette, benefiting 3,100 people, as well as replace multiple culverts in Virginia
Township, benefiting 435 people.
Crawford County will receive $222,000 to assist the village of Crestline with a bridge replacement,
benefiting 4,380 people.
Defiance County will receive $150,000 to assist the village of Sherwood with demolishing the
buildings along North Harrison Street, which are currently in hazardous condition and dangerous to
the public.
Fayette County will receive $150,000 to replace a water main in Jeffersonville, benefiting the villageʼs
1,080 residents.
Fulton County will receive $166,000 to assist the The Ability Center with four accessible home
modifications for homeowners with disabilities. The second project will repair the roof of the village of
Fayetteʼs water treatment plant, benefiting 1,270 people.
Gallia County will receive $150,000 to fund the reconstruction of Durgan Road in Huntington
Township that benefits 1,965 people, as well as repair an access path at the Gallia County Council on
Aging Senior Resource Center that will benefit seniors across the county.
Geauga County will receive $278,000 in grant funds to make Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
accessibility improvements to the elevator in Burton Public Library and replace an existing gravel path
with an asphalt path at Chardon Township Park.
Greene County will receive $274,000 to resurface Axe Drive, Bell Drive, and Terry Drive in Bath
Township, benefiting 200 people; and improving Davis, Corry, and Sutton roads in Jefferson Township,
benefiting 1,355 people.
Hancock County will receive $150,000 to assist the village of Jenera with sidewalk improvements,
benefiting 220 people.
Hardin County will receive $150,000 to purchase and install new playground equipment at Wharton
Park in Kenton, benefiting all 8,125 people. Additionally, funds will be used to replace sidewalks in the
Ada, benefitting 940 people.
Harrison County will receive $150,000 to reconstruct a retaining wall and sidewalk in the village of
Jewett, benefiting 710 people. The county will also purchase a new emergency generator for the Scio
Volunteer Fire Department and Community Center, benefiting 720 people.
Hocking County will receive $150,000 to assist the village of Laurelville with sewer and drainage
improvements, benefiting 525 people, as well as the village of Logan with park improvements,
benefiting 3,494 people.
Jackson County will receive $170,000 to perform street and parking lot improvements at the village of
Coalton ballfield, benefiting 470 people. They will also repair the failing abutments at Cheatwood
Bridge, benefiting 28 people in the area.
Lawrence County will receive $294,000 to assist Washington Township with parking improvements,
benefiting 545 people, as well as the village of Proctorville with sidewalk improvements that benefit
180 people.
Licking County will receive $574,000 for a sanitary sewer system study for the village of Gratiot, as
well as flood and drainage improvements in Hebron, benefiting its 2,370 residents.
Logan County will receive $194,000 to assist the village of Quincy with the replacement of water
valves and sleeves, benefiting 535 people. The second project includes parking lot improvements in
the village of Rushsylvania, which will benefit 430 people.
Lorain County will receive $648,000 to replace waterlines in North Ridgeville that will benefit 785
people; replace sewer lines in Sheffield Lake, benefiting 2,280 people; install playground equipment at
the Haven Center; and assist with a county-wide Meals on Wheels program.
The City of Marion (Marion County) will use $196,000 to rehabilitate an asphalt trail that will improve
connectivity from downtown to residents in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, benefiting 5,265 people.
Mercer County will receive $150,000 to repair the existing seawall and install a new seawall with a
sidewalk cap to prevent soil erosion at a park in the village of Montezuma. The project will benefit 105
people.
The City of Medina (Medina County) will use $150,000 for providing public transportation to elderly
and disabled residents with an estimate 1,500 beneficiaries. The second is paying for a code
enforcement inspector in LMI areas.
Miami County will receive $196,000 to replace the water main and fire hydrants in the village of West
Milton, benefiting 4,790 people. The county will also replace waterlines in the village of Pleasant Hill,
benefiting 675 people.
The City of Piqua (Miami County) will receive $150,000 to demolish three vacant, dilapidated
structures.
Morgan County will receive $150,000 to conduct a study on extending public sewer service to a
residential area of Morgan Township and an unincorporated area of Penn Township. These projects
will address multiple failed or inadequate private septic systems, improving health and safety by
reducing environmental contamination and protecting local water sources.
The City of Zanesville (Muskingum County) will receive $186,000 to build a sidewalk through
Confluence Park, benefiting all 24,690 residents.
Perry County will receive $182,000 for street improvements in the village of New Lexington, including
milling, base repair, and asphalt installation on the road behind Main Street; this will benefit 4,605
people. The county will also replace the emergency/fire siren at the village of Corning fire station,
ensuring residents are alerted to severe weather, fires, and other emergencies; this will benefit 400
residents.
Pike County will receive $156,000 for a street improvement project that will replace a failing 12-foot-
span bridge along California Pike Road with a concrete-reinforced box culvert. The project will benefit
1,580 people.
Putnam County will receive $150,000 to install an automatic door opener and make ADA accessibility
improvements at the countyʼs historical society museum. In addition, the county will install
playground equipment and improve the parking lot at the village park in West Leipsic, benefiting 240
people.
Richland County will receive $290,000 to replace the generator at the Dayspring County Home,
including a new transfer switch, feeder, and associated underground conduit and wiring, ensuring the
entire facility and on-site wastewater plant remain powered during outages. The county will also
support its transit service by providing paratransit trips for seniors and individuals with disabilities,
along with half-rate monthly bus passes to enhance mobility and access to employment, medical
appointments, and shopping. These services will benefit an estimated 540 people.
Ross County will receive $238,000 to make ADA accessibility improvements to the bathroom at the
Carver Community Center. The roof of the Ross Community Action Commission Homeless Shelter will
be replaced.
The City of Chillicothe (Ross County) will receive $150,000 to resurface the main parking lot at the
YMCA and improve the pedestrian walkway into Yoctangee Park. The city will also resurface the
parking lot at Mary Lou Patton Park along Environmental Way. These projects will improve safe access
for vehicles, pedestrians, and individuals with disabilities, benefiting 4,240 residents on the north side
of town.
Sandusky County will receive $160,000 to renovate its senior center to enhance access to wellness
and social activities. The county will also support the community work program, which sustains
classes that provide life, work, educational, and vocational skills to 46 incarcerated individuals.
The City of Fremont (Sandusky County) will receive $150,000 to renovate its senior center to enhance
access to wellness and social activities, benefiting 1,000 seniors. Additionally, the city will use grant
funds to replace windows at the Pontifex Center, a local homeless center, benefiting approximately 50
people.
Seneca County will receive $162,000 to complete accessibility renovations of the menʼs and womenʼs
restrooms at the municipal building. They will also assist with a public service that assists homeless
and at-risk homeless individuals with securing and maintaining housing. Approximately 16
households will benefit from this project.
The City of Portsmouth (Scioto County) will receive $150,000 to restore sections of the Mural Wall and
add two new murals depicting the cityʼs history and culture. The project will enhance a key community
landmark, support local tourism, and strengthen the local economy. These improvements will benefit
18,745 people.
The City of Sidney (Shelby County) will receive $150,000 to repair or replace sanitary sewer and water
service connections for single-family homes where the owners qualify as low- and moderate-income.
In addition, the city will replace a shelter at Riverbend Park, benefiting 354 people.
Trumbull County will receive $632,000 to complete construction of sanitary, storm sewers, and
manholes along Crain Drive, benefiting 170 people; street reconstruction of portions of Donley Road,
benefiting 70 people; and the installation of fire hydrants around parts of the city of Girard, benefiting
676 people.
Tuscarawas County will receive $328,000 to complete sidewalk and curb improvements in the city of
Uhrichsville, replacing curbing, sidewalks, and curb cuts along E. 1st Street to improve pedestrian,
bicycle, and vehicular access. This will benefit 1,135 people. The county will also repair and resurface
roadways in Sandy Township, enhancing access and safety for residents.
The City of New Philadelphia (Tuscarawas County) will receive $150,000 to complete sidewalk
improvements.
Vinton County will receive $150,000 to complete projects that benefit low- and moderate-income
people and/or to prevent or eliminate slum and blight.
Washington County will receive $200,000 to complete projects that benefit low- and moderate-
income people and/or to prevent or eliminate slum and blight.
Wayne County will receive $368,000 to complete several projects. The county will support
transportation services through Community Action Wayne Medina (CAWM), providing 719 accessible
rides for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and low-to-moderate income residents. It will also
resurface and pave Nisley Road in Paint Township, benefiting 1,955 people, and replace substandard
septic systems with a centralized sanitary sewer in Sterling, benefiting 50 people.
Williams County will receive $164,000 to assist the village of Stryker with water tower improvements,
benefiting 1,361 people.
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