CEMETERY GRANT

The application period for FY2026 will open July 1, 2025. The grant announcement and all FY2026 grant instructions will be provided via the Division's website and via email. You may sign up for the email list here.

This grant is for qualifying not-for-profit and local government cemeteries and helps defray costs of exceptional cemetery maintenance or training cemetery personnel in the maintenance and operation of cemeteries. Eligible applicants shall be cemetery operators properly registered with the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing, be a documented not-for-profit entity under the IRS tax code and be in compliance with any applicable endowment and/or preneed cemetery merchandise and services trust accounts.  The grant program runs on the State Fiscal Year (July 1 - June 30). 

Contact: CemeteryGrants@com.state.oh.us.