Grants

Yost Offers Nearly $11 Million in Grant Funds to Enhance School Safety

The grants will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, making prompt submission of applications a key consideration. No applications will be considered after May 30, 2025.

Eligible entities are able to apply for two grants:

A formula-based grant of $2,500 or $4.50 per student, whichever amount is greater.
A project-based grant of up to $40,000 per district, regardless of the number of students.

The grant funding is intended to provide school leaders with flexibility in determining how best to improve student safety. Eligible uses of the funding include:

• Certification training for school resource officers.
• Active-shooter response training or equipment.
• Educational resources for all grade levels.
• Training to identify and assist students with mental-health issues.
• School supplies or equipment related to safety or implementation of a school-safety plan.
• Systems allowing immediate camera access to responding law enforcement officers.
• Silent panic alarms.
• Gunshot-detection technology.
• License-plate reader alerts for vehicles belonging to registered sex offenders.
• Alert systems warning of wanted dangerous individuals.
• Other training related to school safety.

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 Publications website. 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.

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 Publications website. 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.

Yost Offers Nearly $11 Million in Grant Funds to Enhance School Safety

The grants will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, making prompt submission of applications a key consideration. No applications will be considered after May 30, 2025.

Eligible entities are able to apply for two grants:

A formula-based grant of $2,500 or $4.50 per student, whichever amount is greater.
A project-based grant of up to $40,000 per district, regardless of the number of students.

The grant funding is intended to provide school leaders with flexibility in determining how best to improve student safety. Eligible uses of the funding include:

• Certification training for school resource officers.
• Active-shooter response training or equipment.
• Educational resources for all grade levels.
• Training to identify and assist students with mental-health issues.
• School supplies or equipment related to safety or implementation of a school-safety plan.
• Systems allowing immediate camera access to responding law enforcement officers.
• Silent panic alarms.
• Gunshot-detection technology.
• License-plate reader alerts for vehicles belonging to registered sex offenders.
• Alert systems warning of wanted dangerous individuals.
• Other training related to school safety.

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 Publications website. 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.