The Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program is dedicated to environmental conservation through acquisition of green space as well as the protection and enhancement of river and stream corridors.
This competitive grant program assists local communities as well as environmental and watershed related nonprofit organizations with funding for the preservation of open spaces, sensitive ecological areas, and riparian corridors. Cuyahoga County has approximately $3,446,295.70 for FY 2026 (Round 20).
Announcements
- Application Materials for FY 2026/Round 20 are now available.
- The presentation slide deck for the FY 2026 Applicant Workshop is available.
- The deadline to submit for Requests for County Council Resolutions of Support is April 21, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
- The deadline to submit a Clean Ohio Application is June 20, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
Application Materials & Resources
NRAC Materials
- Policy Manual
- Applicant Manual
- Application Supplement
- Request for County Council Resolution of Support
- Cuyahoga County Greenprint Explorer
OPWC Materials
Schedule
Applicant Workshop
About the Clean Ohio Program
As with the State Infrastructure Programs, District One consists of Cuyahoga County and the Natural Resource Assistance Council (NRAC) oversees the Clean Ohio Conservation program in Cuyahoga County. Through an Administrative Services Agreement, County Planning assists the NRAC in implementing the annual program and distributes funds to local communities and nonprofit organizations to protect open space and riparian corridors.
- Recommending a Project Selection and Evaluation Methodology.
- Preparing Application Materials.
- Reviewing and scoring the submitted applications for further review and final recommendation by the DOPWIC.
- Preparing and submitting the projects recommended for funding.
For more information on the Clean Ohio Conservation Program, visit the Ohio Public Works Commission.