Open — 2027 Recycle Ohio grants, applications September 14–November 6, 2026.
Ohio EPA 2027 Academic Institution Recycling Grants — Up to $200,000 (Selected Tire Projects $300,000)
2027 Ohio EPA Academic Institution Grants — competitive Ohio financial assistance for Public and private Ohio K–12 schools, colleges and universities. Up to $200,000 for standard project categories; exceptional scrap-tire civil engineering/construction projects up to $300,000. Applications due November 6, 2026. 25% cash/credit match for standard categories; 100% for eligible scrap-tire civil engineering or construction projects.
FundingUp to $200,000 for standard project categories; exceptional scrap-tire civil engineering/construction projects up to $300,000. 25% cash/credit match for standard categories; 100% for eligible scrap-tire civil engineering or construction projects.
DeadlineNovember 6, 2026; the official 2027 Ohio EPA page does not specify the closing time/time zone. November 13, 2026 is the separate supporting business-financial-document deadline where applicable.
Last verified2026-10-25
Required next actionReview official Ohio EPA Academic Institution Grants guidelines, required project budget and eligibility. Secure any sponsor and matching funds, verify prior award closeout and compliance, prepare supporting documentation and apply through Ohio EPA Resource Hub (select Recycle Ohio Grant) by November 6, 2026. Eligible academic scrap-tire construction projects have up to $300,000 and a 100% match; do not mistake this for the standard academic grant limit.
Broad Eligibility
Public and private Ohio K–12 schools, colleges and universities. 25% cash/credit match for standard categories; 100% for eligible scrap-tire civil engineering or construction projects. Prior Ohio EPA ROG projects generally must be closed before a new application, except specified government sponsor situations.
Atlas Analysis
Official Ohio EPA 2027 Academic Institution Grants and Recycle Ohio program pages reviewed October 25, 2026. Up to $200,000 for standard project categories; exceptional scrap-tire civil engineering/construction projects up to $300,000. 25% cash/credit match for standard categories; 100% for eligible scrap-tire civil engineering or construction projects. Examples of track-specific request maxima include $75,000 for special venue recycling and outreach/education, $50,000 for litter cleanup events, and $5,000 for conference sponsorships. Combination applications of eligible categories are limited to $100,000; that combination cap does not replace the individual category limits. Staff salaries, benefits, administrative expenses, grant-writing costs, food and entertainment, website development, and projects on private land for litter cleanup are excluded. In-kind contributions or other grant money cannot satisfy match; previous Ohio EPA Recycle Ohio grants generally must be closed out. Eligible academic scrap-tire construction projects have up to $300,000 and a 100% match; do not mistake this for the standard academic grant limit. Standard project term April 1, 2027–March 31, 2029; separate November 13 business finance documentation as applicable. This is applicant financial assistance, not vendor procurement.
Ohio EPA 2027 Recycle Ohio — Academic Institution Grants. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is accepting real competitive financial-assistance applications for eligible projects involving recycling equipment, organics diversion, school recycling programs, litter cleanup, sustainability outreach, and eligible environmental education and conference support. Eligibility: Public and private Ohio K–12 schools, colleges and universities.
Individual applicant amount: Up to $200,000 for standard project categories; exceptional scrap-tire civil engineering/construction projects up to $300,000. Matching requirement: 25% cash/credit match for standard categories; 100% for eligible scrap-tire civil engineering or construction projects. Ohio EPA states that applicants must be financially compliant and must not have outstanding environmental compliance issues.
Current application deadline: November 6, 2026. Applications opened September 14, 2026. Ohio EPA’s controlling current page does not specify a closing hour. All applications must be submitted through Ohio EPA’s Resource Hub, selecting “Recycle Ohio Grant.” The downloadable Word application template may help prepare a submission but is not itself a valid final application.
Conditions and significant restrictions: Examples of track-specific request maxima include $75,000 for special venue recycling and outreach/education, $50,000 for litter cleanup events, and $5,000 for conference sponsorships. Combination applications of eligible categories are limited to $100,000; that combination cap does not replace the individual category limits. Staff salaries, benefits, administrative expenses, grant-writing costs, food and entertainment, website development, and projects on private land for litter cleanup are excluded. In-kind contributions or other grant money cannot satisfy match; previous Ohio EPA Recycle Ohio grants generally must be closed out. Eligible academic scrap-tire construction projects have up to $300,000 and a 100% match; do not mistake this for the standard academic grant limit.
Period of performance: April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2029 (24 months), subject to Ohio EPA award terms. Projects must be completed, documented, and closed out according to the state requirements. Official source: Ohio EPA Academic Institution Grants current application instructions. Program-wide guidance is available from the Recycle Ohio grant overview. Verified October 25, 2026.
Source verificationOfficial government source · epa.ohio.govAtlas last verified this record 2026-10-25. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
