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.
- Recommending a Project Selection and Evaluation Methodology.
- Preparing Application Materials.
- Reviewing and scoring the submitted applications for further review and final recommendation by the DOPWIC.
- Preparing and submitting the projects recommended for funding.
Announcements
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.
Application Materials & Resources
FY 2026 application materials and resources are provided here for reference. Updated materials for Clean Ohio FY 2027/Round 21 will be posted in early 2026.
NRAC Materials
- FY 2026 Policy Manual
- FY 2026 Applicant Manual
- FY 2026 Application Supplement
- Cuyahoga County Greenprint Explorer
OPWC Materials
Schedule
- Fiscal Year 2026/Round 20 Schedule
The Fiscal Year 2027/Round 21 Schedule will be posted in early 2026.
Applicant Workshop
For more information on the Clean Ohio Conservation Program, visit the Ohio Public Works Commission.