Ohio Awards $17.5 Million to 32 Communities

Governor Mike DeWine announced the grants through the Critical Infrastructure and Neighborhood Revitalization programs, funded by federal Community Development Block Grants.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Philanthropy

Ohio Awards $17.5 Million to 32 Communities

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced $17.5 million in grants to 32 communities across the state. The village of Rushsylvania in Logan County is among the recipients, receiving a $500,000 Critical Infrastructure grant for water tower repairs.

Why it matters

DeWine says reliable water and sewer systems, safe streets, and strong neighborhoods help create better communities for Ohio families. The grants are intended to address local needs, protect homes from flooding, and improve essential services.

The $17.5 million is split between $10 million for 22 communities through the Critical Infrastructure program and $7.5 million for 10 communities through Neighborhood Revitalization. The Rushsylvania water tower project, which will benefit about 430 residents, received $500,000.

The players

Mike DeWine

Mike DeWine is the Governor of Ohio, who announced the state's grant awards to communities across the state.

The details

The grants are distributed through the Critical Infrastructure and Neighborhood Revitalization programs and are funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant program. Rushsylvania's $500,000 award will pay for exterior and interior repairs to its water tower.

November 6, 2026: Grant announcement published by Peak of Ohio.

Philanthropy Context

The awards are funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant program, which directs federal dollars to state and local governments for community development. Ohio is distributing this federal money to local communities through its own Critical Infrastructure and Neighborhood Revitalization programs.

Residents of Rushsylvania will see repairs made to the village water tower, which serves about 430 people. Communities receiving Critical Infrastructure and Neighborhood Revitalization funds may see work on local water, sewer, flood protection, and neighborhood projects.

The takeaway

Federal block grant dollars are reaching small communities through state programs, making infrastructure repairs like water towers a direct result of coordinated funding. Residents can watch local projects to see how state-administered federal aid is applied in their own towns.