COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dozens of Ohio communities will receive funding for infrastructure and neighborhood improvement projects

More than $18.2 million will be spread around 34 communities for “critical infrastructure and neighborhood improvement projects” in the way of Neighborhood Revitalization and Critical Infrastructure grants.

What You Need To Know

  • Dozens of Ohio communities will receive funding for infrastructure and neighborhood improvement projects

  • More than $18.2 million will be spread across 34 communities

  • Gov. Mike DeWine's office said these projects include things like replacing roads and sidewalks, fixing parks, upgrading water/sewer infrastructure and more

  • The federal funding for these grants comes via the Community Development Block Grant program

The governor’s office said the projects include replacing roads and sidewalks, fixing parks, upgrading water/sewer infrastructure and more.

"With this funding, we are addressing vital needs in communities across the state,” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said in a news release. “From upgrading water and sewer systems to enhancing public safety and improving parks, these projects will make Ohio’s neighborhoods stronger and safer for generations." 

Twenty-four communities will be receiving a total of $10.7 million for “high-priority infrastructure improvements with community-wide impact.” The projects must focus on infrastructure in significant need of improvement.

Here's some more information about the specific grants:

"This type of infrastructure may not always be visible, but its impact is felt every day,” said Lydia Mihalik, Ohio Department of Development director, in the release. “These projects will strengthen the foundation of our communities, making them safer, more resilient, and better prepared to be Ohio’s next great economic success story.”

The federal funding for these grants comes via the Community Development Block Grant program. 

“Strong infrastructure is the foundation of a thriving economy,” said Lt. Governor Jon Husted in the release. “Through this funding, we are helping Ohio's communities develop the resources that are critical to job creation and a higher quality of life."

Of the total funding, 10 communities will receive a shared a total of $7.5 million in Neighborhood Revitalization grants. Eligible projects include public facility improvements such as construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of infrastructure, improvements to fire protection facilities, and community centers in low- and moderate-income areas.

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