Friday, Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik 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 biannually.
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.
2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation Projects:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Ada, benefiting 940 people.
- 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.
- The City of Piqua (Miami County) will receive $150,000 to demolish three vacant, dilapidated structures.
- 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.
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.
