H2Ohio Healthy Rivers Livery Grant

H2Ohio Healthy Rivers Livery GrantGrant

Eligible Applicants:

State Governments

Project Drivers:

Conservation & Restoration

Additional Goals:

Water Quality Improvement

States:

Ohio

Max of $10,000

The H2Ohio Healthy Rivers Livery Grant program supports canoe or kayak livery owners in removing trash from rivers and addressing long-standing cleanup needs.

Grant Priorities

Strong applications will

demonstrate clear impact on the cleanup ‘needs’ of local river(s).
maximize river miles impacted.
present realistic methods, timeline, and itemized budget.
indicate a cost-share of >25%.
partner with other groups to maximize promotion of the program.
demonstrate understanding of eligible and ineligible costs

Local Plan Requirements

Any canoe or kayak livery registered with the ODNR Parks and Watercraft and in good standing with the Ohio Secretary of State.

Grant recipients who receive funds will need to register in Ohio Pays: https://ohiopays.ohio.gov/getting-started

Eligible Costs

Types of eligible expenditures include:

Cleanup tools (grabbers, additional bags, shovels, prybars, gloves, etc.).
Dumpsters and associated fees.
Special/large waste disposal.
Events advertising and promotion.

Project Timeline

All grant expenditures and cost share contributions must occur during 2025.

Application Deadline

Typically the application deadline falls in April 10,2026

Contact Information

Jonathan Horn, H2Ohio Rivers Program Manager, Ohio Dept. Natural Resources

jonathan.horn@dnr.ohio.gov