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Small Business Grant

As a business owner, you know the right investments fuel growth. JobsOhio supports small businesses with grants for equipment, training, rolling stock, software, and more—helping you get the resources needed to take the next step.

Success Stories

Will You Be Next?

Hyphen Innovations

Growing alongside its partners in aerospace and defense

Maggie's Farm & Aromatic

Chillicothe-based modern apothecary keeps growing

Ohio Valley Stamping

Expanding production lines to meet growing demand

REM Electronics

After 60 years, Warren small business continues to evolve

Simply Sweet

Fredericktown bakery expands beyond the local farmers market

Streetpops

Small-batch popsicle concept keeps getting bigger

Small Businesses Thrive in Ohio

Since 2020

$284M invested by companies
10K+ small business jobs retained since 2020
$574M in small business payroll from retained jobs since 2020
2.9K+ small business jobs created since 2020
$153M in small business payroll from created jobs since 2020

Who Should Apply?

Businesses need to:

  • Have annual revenues between $100,000 and $25 million

  • Operate within one of JobsOhio’s 10 target industries with revenues primarily from B2B sales

  • Have at least one year of operating history

  • Planning an eligible investment and can demonstrate how the program’s support is instrumental in moving the project forward

What Can the Grant Be Used For?

Typical eligible expenses include:

  • Facility acquisition or improvements

  • Machinery and equipment

  • Rolling stock

  • Industry specific software

  • Training

A full list of eligible costs can be found below.

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