COLUMBUS, Ohio – More than 30 communities across Ohio will receive a combined $17.5 million in state-administered grants to support neighborhood revitalization and critical infrastructure improvements.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced Friday that 32 communities have been selected to receive funding through the state’s Neighborhood Revitalization and Critical Infrastructure grant programs.
The grants will help fund projects such as water and sewer system upgrades, flood prevention and drainage improvements, road and sidewalk repairs, and park enhancements.
“Reliable water and sewer systems, safe streets, and strong neighborhoods create communities where families can live their very best lives,” DeWine said. “The investments we’re making today build a better foundation for the future by helping our local partners make essential improvements.”
Of the $17.5 million awarded, 10 communities will share $7.5 million through the Neighborhood Revitalization grant program. The funding is intended to support projects that improve local neighborhoods and community conditions.
Another 22 communities will receive a combined $10 million through the Critical Infrastructure grant program. These grants will support high-priority infrastructure projects expected to benefit residents across their communities.
The funding is also intended to help local governments move forward with projects that might otherwise be difficult to complete because of limited financial resources.
“No one understands the needs of their communities quite like our local leaders, but we know finding the resources to get the work done can sometimes be a challenge,” Mihalik said.
She said the grants will help communities make improvements that protect homes from flooding, strengthen essential services, and improve neighborhood conditions.
The awards are funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
According to DeWine’s office, the investments are intended to improve residents’ quality of life by helping communities address important infrastructure needs and make neighborhoods safer and stronger.
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