Ohio Recreation Grants

The Tourism Assistance Grant Program is to assist Fayette County-based organizations in promoting a positive image to potential visitors, generate overnight visits, extend visitor stays, create a desire to return, and enhance the tourism industry through creative planning and marketing. Donor Name: Fayette County Travel & Tourism Bureau State: Ohio County: Fayette County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/25/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information The maximum grant available per project annually will be $5,000.00. Eligibility Requirements Grant applications must meet the following requirements:  The project to be funded must have the probability of increasing tourism and/or recreational activity in Fayette County.  The stability and public awareness of the project will be a supporting factor for grant approval. Organizations requesting funding must be working to raise funds themselves. For more information, visit FCTTB.

The NatureWorks grant program, managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, supports the development or acquisition of public outdoor recreation areas. Eligible entities include Ohio's political subdivisions, such as municipalities, townships, counties, and park districts. The program offers up to 75% funding for eligible projects, requiring a minimum of 25% match from non-state and non-federal sources. Applications are due by June 1, 2024, emphasizing ADA compliance, long-term maintenance, and public accessibility.