[ { "name": "Classroom Facilities Assistance Program (CFAP)", "agency": "Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC)", "what_it_funds": "State/local co-funded master facility plan: new construction and renovation of K-12 buildings", "eligibility": "Ohio public school districts; offered in order of equity rank (3-yr adjusted valuation per pupil)", "amount": "State share varies by equity rank (e.g., rank 307 ~ 50/50); total unknown", "deadline_status": "Ongoing; offers by equity rank", "source_url": "https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ofcc.ohio.gov/Portals/0/Documents/Our-Programs/K-12%20Schools/Programs/Classroom%20Facilities%20Assistance%20Program/Classroom-Facilities-Assistance-Program.pdf", "url_verification": "Not directly fetchable from box (ohio.gov returns 404 to all automated requests, incl. homepage); page confirmed via web search index with 2026 content", "geography": "OH", "category": "Construction", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "Expedited Local Partnership Program (ELPP)", "agency": "OFCC", "what_it_funds": "Lets district build part of its Master Facilities Plan with local funds before CFAP and get credit later", "eligibility": "Ohio districts not yet served by CFAP", "amount": "Credit toward future state share; unknown", "deadline_status": "Ongoing", "source_url": "https://ofcc.ohio.gov/our-programs/k-12-schools", "url_verification": "Not directly fetchable from box (ohio.gov returns 404 to all automated requests, incl. homepage); page confirmed via web search index with 2026 content", "geography": "OH", "category": "Construction", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "Exceptional Needs Program (ENP)", "agency": "OFCC", "what_it_funds": "Replacement of buildings in districts with urgent facility needs before CFAP turn", "eligibility": "Ohio districts meeting ENP criteria", "amount": "Unknown", "deadline_status": "Status unknown - verify with OFCC", "source_url": "https://ofcc.ohio.gov/our-programs/k-12-schools", "url_verification": "Not directly fetchable from box (ohio.gov returns 404 to all automated requests, incl. homepage); page confirmed via web search index with 2026 content", "geography": "OH", "category": "Construction", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "Vocational Facilities Assistance Program (VFAP)", "agency": "OFCC", "what_it_funds": "Facilities for Joint Vocational School Districts", "eligibility": "Ohio JVSDs, ranked by equity list", "amount": "Unknown", "deadline_status": "Ongoing; FY2025 JVSD rankings published", "source_url": "https://ofcc.ohio.gov/our-programs/k-12-schools/k12-resources/treasurer-resources", "url_verification": "Not directly fetchable from box (ohio.gov returns 404 to all automated requests, incl. homepage); page confirmed via web search index with 2026 content", "geography": "OH", "category": "Construction", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "School Energy Performance Contracting Program (+ new 2026 low-interest loans)", "agency": "OFCC", "what_it_funds": "HVAC, controls, lighting, envelope, solar paid from guaranteed savings over 15 yrs; OFCC technical review", "eligibility": "Ohio school districts using competitively selected ESCO", "amount": "Self-funded via savings; loan amounts unknown", "deadline_status": "Open; low-interest loans new in 2026", "source_url": "https://ofcc.ohio.gov/our-programs/k-12-schools/energy-services/01-school-energy-performance-contracting-program", "url_verification": "Not directly fetchable from box (ohio.gov returns 404 to all automated requests, incl. homepage); page confirmed via web search index with 2026 content", "geography": "OH", "category": "Energy", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "MARCS-In-Schools Security Grant", "agency": "OFCC / Ohio DAS", "what_it_funds": "In-kind MARCS emergency radio equipment linking schools to first responders", "eligibility": "Traditional K-12 public districts, all 88 counties (expanded Aug 2026); district pays ~$5/radio/month subscription", "amount": "In-kind equipment; total unknown for 2026 round", "deadline_status": "Window closed Sept 18, 2026", "source_url": "https://ofcc.ohio.gov/grants/marcs-program/marcs-program", "url_verification": "Not directly fetchable from box (ohio.gov returns 404 to all automated requests, incl. homepage); page confirmed via web search index with 2026 content", "geography": "OH", "category": "Safety", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "K-12 School Safety Grant Program (Rounds 1-5, 2021-2023)", "agency": "OFCC / Ohio School Safety Center", "what_it_funds": "Cameras, PA, door locks, visitor badging, exterior lighting", "eligibility": "Ohio K-12 schools", "amount": "$215M+ total, 3,437 grants (historic)", "deadline_status": "Closed - historic; useful as award-data seed", "source_url": "https://ofcc.ohio.gov/grants/ohios-k-12-school-safety-grant-program/ohios-k-12-school-safety-grant-program", "url_verification": "Not directly fetchable from box (ohio.gov returns 404 to all automated requests, incl. homepage); page confirmed via web search index with 2026 content", "geography": "OH", "category": "Safety", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "AG FY26 Formula-Based School Safety Grant", "agency": "Ohio Attorney General", "what_it_funds": "Safety training, equipment, cameras, panic alarms, gunshot detection, safety-plan items", "eligibility": "Every Ohio school district", "amount": "$2,500 or $4.50/student, whichever greater (of $9.01M pool)", "deadline_status": "Closed - deadline May 29, 2026 (first-come)", "source_url": "https://ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/October-2025/AG-Yost-Announces-$9-Million-in-Grant-Funds-to-Enh", "url_verification": "HTTP 200 on 2026-10-16", "geography": "OH", "category": "Safety", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "AG FY26 Program-Based School Safety Grant", "agency": "Ohio Attorney General", "what_it_funds": "Same uses as formula grant", "eligibility": "Every Ohio school district", "amount": "Up to $40,000 per district (of $9.01M pool)", "deadline_status": "Closed - deadline May 29, 2026", "source_url": "https://ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/October-2025/AG-Yost-Announces-$9-Million-in-Grant-Funds-to-Enh", "url_verification": "HTTP 200 on 2026-10-16", "geography": "OH", "category": "Safety", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program", "agency": "Ohio School Safety Center", "what_it_funds": "Repair/replacement/addition of bus safety features; safety enhancements on new buses", "eligibility": "Eligible Ohio bus operators (details unknown)", "amount": "Unknown", "deadline_status": "Status unknown - verify", "source_url": "https://ohioschoolsafetycenter.ohio.gov/pre-k-12-schools/school-safety-grants/school-safety-grants", "url_verification": "Not directly fetchable from box (ohio.gov returns 404 to all automated requests, incl. homepage); page confirmed via web search index with 2026 content", "geography": "OH", "category": "Transportation/Safety", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "BWC School Safety and Security Grant (SSSG)", "agency": "Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation", "what_it_funds": "Equipment improving facility safety/security and reducing staff injuries", "eligibility": "Ohio employers operating licensed preK-12 facilities", "amount": "Up to $40,000 per 3-year cycle", "deadline_status": "Ongoing (cycle-based) - verify", "source_url": "https://ohioschoolsafetycenter.ohio.gov/pre-k-12-schools/school-safety-grants/school-safety-grants", "url_verification": "Not directly fetchable from box (ohio.gov returns 404 to all automated requests, incl. homepage); page confirmed via web search index with 2026 content (BWC page not reachable from box)", "geography": "OH", "category": "Safety", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "Advanced Energy Fund Grant (FY27)", "agency": "Ohio Department of Development", "what_it_funds": "Projects cutting energy use >=15%: insulation, LED, controls, HVAC, windows/doors, CHP; ASHRAE Level II audit required", "eligibility": "Businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, schools", "amount": "$250,000-$1,000,000 per project; $7.5M round", "deadline_status": "Closed Aug 31, 2026; watch for next round", "source_url": "https://development.ohio.gov/community/redevelopment/advanced-energy-fund-grant", "url_verification": "Not directly fetchable from box (ohio.gov returns 404 to all automated requests, incl. homepage); page confirmed via web search index with 2026 content", "geography": "OH", "category": "Energy", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "Energy Loan Fund", "agency": "Ohio Department of Development", "what_it_funds": "Low-interest loans for energy efficiency (>=15% reduction)", "eligibility": "Includes Ohio public K-12 districts; 10% cost share", "amount": "$250,000-$1,000,000; ~0.25% interest (per FY24-25 guidelines)", "deadline_status": "Unknown for 2026 - page lists FY2025 round", "source_url": "https://development.ohio.gov/community/redevelopment/energy-loan-fund", "url_verification": "Not directly fetchable from box (ohio.gov returns 404 to all automated requests, incl. homepage); page confirmed via web search index with 2026 content", "geography": "OH", "category": "Energy", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "AEP Ohio business energy efficiency rebates", "agency": "AEP Ohio", "what_it_funds": "Formerly lighting/HVAC/motors prescriptive & custom rebates", "eligibility": "AEP Ohio non-residential customers", "amount": "N/A", "deadline_status": "Discontinued - business programs withdrawn Apr 3, 2024 (per third-party summary); current page shows no school rebates", "source_url": "https://www.aepohio.com/savings/business/", "url_verification": "HTTP 200 on 2026-10-16", "geography": "OH", "category": "Utility rebate", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison/CEI/Toledo Edison) business EE programs", "agency": "FirstEnergy", "what_it_funds": "Formerly business efficiency rebates", "eligibility": "FirstEnergy Ohio business customers", "amount": "N/A", "deadline_status": "Discontinued - utility page: 'energy efficiency programs are no longer available'", "source_url": "https://www.firstenergycorp.com/save_energy/save_energy_ohio/for_your_business.html", "url_verification": "HTTP 200 on 2026-10-16", "geography": "OH", "category": "Utility rebate", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "Duke Energy Smart $aver Commercial Equipment Rebates (Ohio)", "agency": "Duke Energy", "what_it_funds": "Prescriptive rebates for efficient commercial equipment", "eligibility": "Duke business customers; OHIO STATUS UNCLEAR - third-party source says Duke Ohio kept only low-income programs (May 2025)", "amount": "Max amounts per measure table; Ohio unknown", "deadline_status": "Unclear for Ohio - verify by phone 866.380.9580", "source_url": "https://www.duke-energy.com/business/products/smartsaver/commercial-equipment", "url_verification": "HTTP 200 on 2026-10-16", "geography": "OH/multi", "category": "Utility rebate", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "Dominion Energy Ohio commercial efficiency rebates", "agency": "Dominion Energy Ohio", "what_it_funds": "Unknown - only residential Home Performance program found", "eligibility": "Unknown", "amount": "Unknown", "deadline_status": "No current school/business rebate found - verify", "source_url": "", "url_verification": "No program page found", "geography": "OH", "category": "Utility rebate", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "Columbia Gas of Ohio commercial efficiency programs", "agency": "Columbia Gas of Ohio", "what_it_funds": "Formerly small-business EE program", "eligibility": "Unknown", "amount": "Unknown", "deadline_status": "Likely discontinued for non-low-income commercial (unconfirmed; OpenEI lists small-business program as inactive)", "source_url": "https://openei.org/wiki/Ohio/Incentives", "url_verification": "Listing page found via search; not a utility page", "geography": "OH", "category": "Utility rebate", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "Power4Schools Electricity Program", "agency": "Ohio Schools Council", "what_it_funds": "Aggregated electricity purchasing for member districts (cost savings, not a grant)", "eligibility": "Ohio Schools Council member districts", "amount": "Savings vary; unknown", "deadline_status": "Ongoing", "source_url": "https://www.osconline.org/programs_services/power4schools-electricity-program/", "url_verification": "HTTP 200 on 2026-10-16", "geography": "OH", "category": "Energy procurement", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "Renew America's Schools", "agency": "U.S. DOE (SCEP)", "what_it_funds": "Energy upgrades & IAQ improvements at K-12 public schools", "eligibility": "LEA-led consortia", "amount": "$500M program; $372.5M invested so far (~410 facilities, 36 states)", "deadline_status": "No open round listed; 2024 Prize & Grant selectees announced Aug 2024", "source_url": "https://www.energy.gov/cmei/scep/renew-americas-schools", "url_verification": "HTTP 200 on 2026-10-16", "geography": "Federal", "category": "Energy", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "Clean School Bus Program", "agency": "U.S. EPA", "what_it_funds": "Replace diesel buses with clean/zero-emission buses + charging", "eligibility": "School districts, eligible contractors, tribes, nonprofit bus associations", "amount": "$5B over FY2022-2026", "deadline_status": "RFI closed Apr 6, 2026; new round expected 'later in 2026' (program being revamped)", "source_url": "https://www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus", "url_verification": "HTTP 200 on 2026-10-16", "geography": "Federal", "category": "Transportation", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "Clean School Bus awards data", "agency": "U.S. EPA", "what_it_funds": "Award tables/maps of past rebate & grant recipients", "eligibility": "N/A (data source)", "amount": "See tables", "deadline_status": "Data source", "source_url": "https://www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus/clean-school-bus-program-awards", "url_verification": "HTTP 200 on 2026-10-16", "geography": "Federal", "category": "Data source", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "E-Rate Category Two (internal connections)", "agency": "FCC / USAC", "what_it_funds": "Wi-Fi, switches, cabling, managed internal broadband (facilities-adjacent)", "eligibility": "Schools & libraries; 5-yr C2 budget per school", "amount": "20-90% discount; budget formula-based", "deadline_status": "FY2027 Form 471 window not yet announced; EPC Administrative Window opens Oct 21, 2026", "source_url": "https://www.usac.org/e-rate/resources/upcoming-dates/", "url_verification": "HTTP 200 on 2026-10-16", "geography": "Federal", "category": "Technology infrastructure", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)", "agency": "FEMA", "what_it_funds": "Pre-disaster mitigation incl. school safe rooms, facility hardening", "eligibility": "States/tribes/territories; schools via local government subapplicants", "amount": "$1B for FY2024-25 cycle", "deadline_status": "Closed - subapplications due July 23, 2026; selections pending", "source_url": "https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/learn/building-resilient-infrastructure-communities", "url_verification": "FEMA returns 403 to automated fetch; confirmed via web search index (page updated 2026)", "geography": "Federal", "category": "Resilience", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) - safe rooms", "agency": "FEMA", "what_it_funds": "Community safe rooms, retrofits after major disaster declaration", "eligibility": "Via State Hazard Mitigation Officer (Ohio EMA); approved hazard mitigation plan required", "amount": "Up to 75% federal cost share", "deadline_status": "Post-disaster only; depends on declarations", "source_url": "https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/risk-management/building-science/safe-rooms/funding", "url_verification": "FEMA returns 403 to automated fetch; confirmed via web search index (page updated 2026)", "geography": "Federal", "category": "Resilience", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "BJA STOP School Violence Program FY2026", "agency": "U.S. DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance", "what_it_funds": "Training, anonymous reporting tech, threat assessment teams", "eligibility": "States, units of local government, Indian tribes, nonprofits (verify school eligibility)", "amount": "Up to $2M (states) / $1M (others)", "deadline_status": "Grants.gov deadline Oct 30, 2026; JustGrants Nov 6, 2026 (per search summary - verify in NOFO)", "source_url": "https://www.bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2026-172709", "url_verification": "HTTP 200 on 2026-10-16", "geography": "Federal", "category": "Safety", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "COPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) FY2026", "agency": "U.S. DOJ COPS Office", "what_it_funds": "Physical security (locks, lighting, controls), emergency notification tech", "eligibility": "States, local govts, tribes, public agencies (incl. school districts)", "amount": "Up to $500,000 per award", "deadline_status": "Closed - deadlines Aug 4/11, 2026 (per search summary)", "source_url": "https://cops.usdoj.gov/grants", "url_verification": "HTTP 200 on 2026-10-16", "geography": "Federal", "category": "Safety", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (allocation by schools)", "agency": "IRS / DOE", "what_it_funds": "Efficient lighting, HVAC, envelope; schools allocate deduction to designer", "eligibility": "Designers of public school projects", "amount": "Per-sq-ft deduction (amount varies)", "deadline_status": "Ending - property beginning construction after June 30, 2026 not eligible (OBBB)", "source_url": "https://www.energy.gov/cmei/buildings/179d-energy-efficient-commercial-buildings-tax-deduction", "url_verification": "HTTP 200 on 2026-10-16", "geography": "Federal", "category": "Tax incentive", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "Schools Energy Resource Hub - rebates & financing directory", "agency": "DOE / LBNL", "what_it_funds": "Pointers to DSIRE, ENERGY STAR rebate finder, bonds, loans, performance contracting", "eligibility": "N/A (data source)", "amount": "N/A", "deadline_status": "Data source", "source_url": "https://schools.lbl.gov/rebates-and-incentives", "url_verification": "HTTP 200 on 2026-10-16", "geography": "Federal", "category": "Data source", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" }, { "name": "OFCC Grants Dashboard (DataOhio)", "agency": "OFCC / InnovateOhio", "what_it_funds": "Searchable OFCC grants by year, program, county ($641M over 5 yrs)", "eligibility": "N/A (data source)", "amount": "N/A", "deadline_status": "Data source", "source_url": "https://data.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/data/view/grants-awarded", "url_verification": "Not directly fetchable from box (ohio.gov returns 404 to all automated requests, incl. homepage); page confirmed via web search index with 2026 content", "geography": "OH", "category": "Data source", "last_checked": "2026-10-16" } ]