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
Next Meeting
To be announced
Fiscal Year 2027
Project Recommendations
The District One NRAC recommended approximately $3.26 million in Clean Ohio funding to support three projects in Cuyahoga County.
Project Applications
The District One NRAC received four applications for funding through Fiscal Year 2027 of the Clean Ohio Greenspace Conservation Program. In total, these applicants are requesting $4,574,309 to fund a variety of projects.
Application Materials & Resources
NRAC Materials
- FY 2027 Policy Manual
- FY 2027 Applicant Manual
- FY 2027 Application Supplement
- FY 2027 Request for Resolution of Support
- Cuyahoga County Greenprint Explorer
OPWC Materials
Applicant Workshop
- The Clean Ohio Applicant Workshop was held on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Video
Slides
Download the presentation
Schedule
For more information on the Clean Ohio Conservation Program, visit the Ohio Public Works Commission.