Ohio Community Development Funding via US Bank Foundation
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can seek support that may also benefit recycling-related community initiatives. Focused on community development, US Bank Foundation invites organizations in designated Ohio communities—especially those led by people of color and advancing equity—to pursue collaborative, high-impact funding under its Community Possible Grant Program.
US Bancorp Foundation
Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative approaches to human services and social issues can seek support for new or expanded programs, including work that may touch recycling or environmental challenges in Ohio. Grants from Creag Foundation help smaller or evolving organizations pilot creative solutions to existing or previously unaddressed community problems.
Creag Foundation
Ohio Youth Welfare Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through health, education, development, or welfare programs in Ohio and beyond can seek up to US $15,000 for direct services and enrichment. The Dan Paul Foundation supports initiatives such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty relief, clean air and water education, and refugee and scholarship programs, which may complement recycling or environmental education efforts.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth
Ohio organizations and social enterprises improving education, health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling efforts. Eligible projects must be in the U.S., request more than US $50,000, and align with the foundation’s mission and values; recycling-related youth programs may be eligible.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Support for Ohio Communities
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Ohio communities with early childhood education or community and economic development programs may be eligible for this funding. With a mission to strengthen and enrich local communities, PNC Foundation provides grants for initiatives like preschool education, affordable housing, small business support, arts, and services for low- and moderate-income families in PNC service areas.
PNC Foundation
Community Development Funding for Charities from Roche
Ohio accredited charities running humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can access funding through Roche, prioritizing innovative, sustainable initiatives. Local Roche affiliates support organizations and programs based and operating in their own country, so Ohio recycling or environmental education efforts may be eligible through the U.S. affiliate.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations in Ohio and other eligible countries can seek support for health, education, and disaster relief initiatives serving marginalized communities. Semnani Family Foundation provides flexible funding for programs like healthcare access, child welfare, women’s services, and humanitarian aid, which may benefit organizations whose recycling or environmental efforts intersect with vulnerable populations’ needs.
Semnani Family Foundation
Ohio Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in charitable, educational, scientific, or medical fields can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for programs that broadly benefit their communities. Eligible organizations must use awarded funds within the U.S. and be tax-exempt under federal and, when applicable, California law; recycling-related initiatives may be eligible.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Development
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion can access funding through Bank Of America Charitable Foundation. This national sponsorship program supports economic mobility and social progress, and may benefit recycling or environmental initiatives that strengthen low- and moderate-income communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Social Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those in Ohio, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000 to support social and humanitarian services. Eligible 501(c)(3)s or qualifying foreign entities with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000 may benefit, including programs in poverty alleviation, disability services, and disaster relief.
Gupta Family Foundation
Floriculture Research Funding from American Floral Endowment
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Floriculture researchers at The Ohio State University seeking support for recruitment, research, teaching, or extension projects can access approximately US $40,000 from the Gus Poesch Research Fund; funding is paid to individual team members or institutions as requested. Projects in Ohio that explore economical recycling of greenhouse waste and other production challenges may be especially competitive.
American Floral Endowment (AFE)
Waste Management Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations working on food and waste management can seek more than US $50,000 to tell their impact stories through the Storytelling Grant. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds storytelling projects that highlight work within its preservation, education, or wellness pillars, which can include innovative recycling and waste-reduction initiatives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Community Hardship Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Southern U.S. with programs in poverty relief, disaster response, family and youth services, education, health, or conservation may be eligible for grants that ease community hardships. Grants from Robinson Foundation help mission-driven groups create tangible, measurable impact; Ohio recyclers with broader humanitarian or environmental work may fit if they serve areas below the Mason-Dixon line.
Robinson Foundation
Ohio Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Ohio community service nonprofits can access funding through Insperity for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships that support their service and fundraising goals. Insperity provides Ohio recycling and other 501(c)(3) organizations with financial support when they engage Insperity employees, are Insperity clients, or serve communities where Insperity employees live and work.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Ohio Environment
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
With a mission to support community and environmental initiatives, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Ohio can seek funding for projects that serve people, the environment, or peacebuilding efforts. The Dudley T Dougherty Foundation welcomes proposals that advance community services, environmental conservation, or related work that may include recycling-focused programs.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations in Ohio that provide basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants. Eligible groups must be within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office and may support recycling-related programs that serve vulnerable families and children.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Environmental Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Environmental and human services 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and libraries in Ohio can seek unrestricted program or operating support for conservation and community services projects. Focused on environment and human services, the Lawrence Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants, which may benefit organizations with recycling-related initiatives among their broader environmental work.
Lawrence Foundation
American Honda Motor Environmental Grants in Ohio
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and schools in Ohio can receive US $25,000 - US $100,000 to run environmental programs focused on recycling, waste reduction, and efficient resource use. Grants from American Honda Motor help support decarbonization, clean energy, and sustainable materials initiatives that benefit communities where Honda associates live and work.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Ohio Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Ohio can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs, including environmental conservation and related activities. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. nonprofits fund projects such as education, cultural programs, services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities, and other initiatives where modest awards have significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ohio EPA Support for Ohio Recycling
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Ohio local governments, nonprofits, public agencies, and eligible businesses in Ohio can seek funding for recycling equipment, facilities, litter cleanups, tire amnesty, outreach, and contamination reduction projects, with awards up to US $200,000. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency offers these all-or-nothing grants to support collection, processing, and education around recycling and litter prevention.
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Recycling Project Funding from Ohio EPA
Applications due Dec 5, 2026
Ohio K-12 schools, colleges, and universities can seek funding for recycling equipment, drop-off sites, organics diversion, special venue recycling, outreach, litter cleanups, and scrap tire construction projects in Ohio. Focused on recycling and waste management, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency invites academic institutions to apply for awards up to US $300,000, with required matching funds.
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Recycling and Litter Funding from Ohio EPA
Applications due Dec 5, 2026
Local governments and nonprofit organizations in Ohio can receive funding to purchase equipment for recycling and construction and demolition debris processing, and to run litter collection events, outreach, and education. Grants from Ohio Environmental Protection Agency also support tire amnesty programs and allow combination requests up to $100,000 within the overall award limit of up to US $200,000.
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on basic needs, community development, or cultural enrichment can apply for funding from Ameriprise Financial; grants are available nationwide, including Ohio. Focus areas include hunger relief, shelter and supportive housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and arts access, with priority for programs engaging Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
Ohio Recycling Funding via Ohio EPA
Applications due Feb 6, 2027
Ohio municipalities, villages, townships, and counties can receive reimbursement grants up to US $75,000 to upgrade road salt equipment and storage facilities, reducing chloride pollution in local waterways. With a mission to protect water resources, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency provides Ohio recycling and conservation efforts with support for brine systems, calibrated spreaders, and improved salt storage infrastructure.
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Recycling
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio working on youth, community, food security, or environmental programs can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Projects that incorporate recycling, environmental stewardship, or community beautification may be especially competitive within the Caring for our Planet category.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Ohio with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector partners, which may include recycling or sustainability initiatives that measurably improve communities and can serve as models for others.
Mutual Of America Foundation