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 will have approximately $3.2 million for FY 2027 (Round 21).

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.

1. Recommending a Project Selection and Evaluation Methodology.
2. Preparing Application Materials.
3. Reviewing and scoring the submitted applications for further review and final recommendation by the DOPWIC.
4. Preparing and submitting the projects recommended for funding.

Announcements

Next Meeting

Wednesday, July 22 at 9:00 a.m.
Cleveland Metroparks Administrative Offices
4101 Fulton Parkway
Cleveland, OH 44144

Fiscal Year 2027

Project Applications

The District One NRAC received four applications for funding through Fiscal Year 2027 of the Clean Ohio Greenspace Conservation Program. In total, these applicants are requesting $4,574,309 to fund a variety of projects.

Application Materials & Resources

NRAC Materials

• FY 2027 Policy Manual
• FY 2027 Applicant Manual
• FY 2027 Application Supplement
• FY 2027 Request for Resolution of Support
• Cuyahoga County Greenprint Explorer

OPWC Materials

• OPWC WorksWise
• OPWC Clean Ohio Application
• OPWC WorksWise Resources

Applicant Workshop

• The Clean Ohio Applicant Workshop was held on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  Video
  
  Slides
  
  Download the presentation

Schedule

• Fiscal Year 2027/Round 21 Schedule

Fiscal Year 2026

Fiscal Year 2026/Round 20 Recommended Projects

The District One Natural Resources Assistance Council recommended two projects to the Ohio Public Works Commission for funding through the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program. Approximately 93 acres will be acquired and preserved in Cuyahoga County.

For more information on the Clean Ohio Conservation Program, visit the Ohio Public Works Commission.