Research and Development Grant Program
Forecasted
The Ohio Water Development Authority’s Research and Development Grant Program funds research projects advancing water, wastewater, solid waste, and energy solutions for statewide environmental and public health needs.
Funder: Ohio Water Development Authority
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per project (max 50% of total project cost); 1:1 match required; project term up to 5 years.
Summary: Supports research and development projects advancing water, wastewater, solid waste, and energy resource solutions for Ohio’s environmental and public health needs.
Key Information: 1:1 match required; priority to statewide-impact proposals; final 10% of grant released upon acceptance of final report.
Description
The Ohio Water Development Authority’s Research and Development Grant Program funds innovative projects that address Ohio’s needs in wastewater, drinking water, water management, solid waste, and energy resource development. The program encourages research with broad, statewide benefit, prioritizing proposals that advance water quality, technology, equity, reuse, and resilience. Since its inception, the program has supported over 125 projects, reflecting OWDA’s commitment to improving Ohio’s environmental infrastructure and public health.
