Grants

BWC School Safety and Security Grant (SSSG)

The School Safety and Security Grant (SSSG) has re-opened as of July 1, 2024. To simplify the application process, the School Safety and Security Grant – HVAC (SSSG-HVAC) has been combined with the SSSG. All qualifying expenses from the (SSSG-HVAC) are now eligible through the SSSG program.

Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit is available for qualified AFV fueling property installed in qualified locations on or after January 1, 2023, and through December 31, 2032. A single item of 30C property is each charging port or fuel dispenser, as well as each energy storage property for electricity, hydrogen, natural gas, propane, E85, or biodiesel blends of at least 20% (B20+). Components and parts that are essential to the operation of the charging port or fuel dispenser, including labor costs for constructing and installing the property, are also eligible for the 30C credit. Businesses are eligible for a tax credit of:

• 6% of the depreciable costs, up to $100,000 per item; or,
• 30% of the depreciable costs, up to $100,000 per item, if the installation meets U.S. Department of
• Labor prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.

Additional requirements may apply. For further details, see the IRS Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 website and IRS Form 8911, which is available on the IRS Forms and Publicationswebsite. Additional location eligibility information is available in the IRS Guidance on Satisfying the Geographical Requirements of the Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit. For more information, including frequently asked questions and an eligibility locator map, see the Argonne National Laboratory Refueling Infrastructure Tax Credit website.

(Reference 26 U.S. Code 30C, 30D, 38, and 6417 and Public Law 117-169)

Energy Conservation Project Grants

The Ohio Schools Council is here to support your energy conservation efforts. With several grants and direct tax payment incentives currently available—and more on the way—you have the opportunity to fund a wide range of energy projects.

Conagra Brands Foundation Special Event Support Request

The purpose of this program is to provide support to nonprofit organizations for special events, such as galas or other one-time events. Support will be provided to organizations proposing projects that align with the funding agency’s core focus areas that include a broad array of initiatives that address food insecurity.

Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit is available for qualified AFV fueling property installed in qualified locations on or after January 1, 2023, and through December 31, 2032. A single item of 30C property is each charging port or fuel dispenser, as well as each energy storage property for electricity, hydrogen, natural gas, propane, E85, or biodiesel blends of at least 20% (B20+). Components and parts that are essential to the operation of the charging port or fuel dispenser, including labor costs for constructing and installing the property, are also eligible for the 30C credit. Businesses are eligible for a tax credit of:

• 6% of the depreciable costs, up to $100,000 per item; or,
• 30% of the depreciable costs, up to $100,000 per item, if the installation meets U.S. Department of
• Labor prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.

Additional requirements may apply. For further details, see the IRS Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 website and IRS Form 8911, which is available on the IRS Forms and Publicationswebsite. Additional location eligibility information is available in the IRS Guidance on Satisfying the Geographical Requirements of the Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit. For more information, including frequently asked questions and an eligibility locator map, see the Argonne National Laboratory Refueling Infrastructure Tax Credit website.

(Reference 26 U.S. Code 30C, 30D, 38, and 6417 and Public Law 117-169)

Energy Conservation Project Grants

The Ohio Schools Council is here to support your energy conservation efforts. With several grants and direct tax payment incentives currently available—and more on the way—you have the opportunity to fund a wide range of energy projects.

SchoolSafety.gov’s Grants Finder Tool

SchoolSafety.gov’s Grants Finder Tool helps you find applicable funding opportunities to help keep your school community safe. The tool features a variety of Federally available school safety-specific grants that you can navigate based on school safety topic, award amount, application level of effort, and more.

BWC Safety Intervention Grant (SIG)

The SIG Program is available to any Ohio private or public employer covered by the State Insurance Fund to purchase equipment to substantially reduce or eliminate injuries and illnesses associated with a particular task or operation.

BWC School Safety and Security Grant (SSSG)

The School Safety and Security Grant (SSSG) has re-opened as of July 1, 2024. To simplify the application process, the School Safety and Security Grant – HVAC (SSSG-HVAC) has been combined with the SSSG. All qualifying expenses from the (SSSG-HVAC) are now eligible through the SSSG program.

Transportation Grant – The Ohio Department of Taxation

The Ohio Department of Taxation offers a Motor Fuel Tax Refund Claim Form, providing an avenue to recoup a portion of the taxes paid on qualifying fuel purchases.

Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit is available for qualified AFV fueling property installed in qualified locations on or after January 1, 2023, and through December 31, 2032. A single item of 30C property is each charging port or fuel dispenser, as well as each energy storage property for electricity, hydrogen, natural gas, propane, E85, or biodiesel blends of at least 20% (B20+). Components and parts that are essential to the operation of the charging port or fuel dispenser, including labor costs for constructing and installing the property, are also eligible for the 30C credit. Businesses are eligible for a tax credit of:

• 6% of the depreciable costs, up to $100,000 per item; or,
• 30% of the depreciable costs, up to $100,000 per item, if the installation meets U.S. Department of
• Labor prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.

Additional requirements may apply. For further details, see the IRS Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 website and IRS Form 8911, which is available on the IRS Forms and Publicationswebsite. Additional location eligibility information is available in the IRS Guidance on Satisfying the Geographical Requirements of the Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit. For more information, including frequently asked questions and an eligibility locator map, see the Argonne National Laboratory Refueling Infrastructure Tax Credit website.

(Reference 26 U.S. Code 30C, 30D, 38, and 6417 and Public Law 117-169)

Energy Conservation Project Grants

The Ohio Schools Council is here to support your energy conservation efforts. With several grants and direct tax payment incentives currently available—and more on the way—you have the opportunity to fund a wide range of energy projects.