Ohio Grants

Biodiesel Grant Program

The Department of Development is required to establish a biodiesel school bus program. Under this program, the Director of Development may make grants to school districts that use biodiesel fuel for student related transportation to help offset the incremental cost of using biodiesel fuel instead of 100% petroleum diesel fuel. (Reference House Bill 119, 2007, and Ohio Revised Code 3327.17)

Alternative Fuel and Fueling Infrastructure Grants

The Alternative Fuel Transportation Grant Program authorized $900,000 for the purchase and installation of alternative fuel fueling and blending facilities, and for the purchase and use of alternative fuel by businesses, nonprofit organizations, public school systems, and local governments. Applications for Fiscal Year 2008 funding were accepted beginning August 27, 2007, and will continue until all funds have been committed. (Reference Ohio Revised Code 122.075)

Fuel Cell Development Funding

The Ohio Fuel Cell Initiative is a multi-year, $103 million program administered by the Ohio Department of Development's Technology Division, through the Third Frontier Project. The initiative provides grants to support the growth of Ohio's fuel cell industry through collaborations that involve companies, Ohio-based higher education institutions, and non-profit research organizations. Projects must focus on research and development that addresses technical and cost barriers to commercialization and adapting fuel cell components produced in Ohio for use in fuel cell systems.

Point of Contact

Mike McKay
Manager, Technology Business Assistance Office / Team Leader, Ohio Fuel Cell Initiative
Ohio Department of Development, Technology Division
Phone (614) 644-9159
Fax (614) 644-5758
mmckay@odod.state.oh.us
http://www.thirdfrontier.com

Heavy-Duty Emission Reduction Grant and Loan Program

The Department of Development administers a Diesel Emissions Reduction Grant Program and a Diesel Emission Reduction Revolving Loan Program for the purpose of reducing emissions from diesel engines, with funding provided by Section 793 of the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005. Funding may be used for projects related to certified engine configuration including new, rebuilt, or remanufactured engine configurations as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board. Funds can also be used for installing verified technology including pollution controls, retrofits, and development of truck stop electrification and auxiliary power units. (Reference Ohio Revised Code 122.861)