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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 14, 2025
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957
Jill Del Greco: 614-644-0957
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Governor DeWine Announces Nearly $13.8 Million
for Neighborhood Revitalization, Critical Infrastructure
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced that more than two dozen communities will receive funding to complete critical infrastructure and neighborhood improvement projects aimed at improving the quality of life for Ohioans.
Nearly $13.8 million in Neighborhood Revitalization and Critical Infrastructure grants will benefit 26 communities to support projects such as upgraded water and sewer infrastructure, flood and drainage improvements, road and sidewalk reconstruction, and park enhancements.
“With this funding, we’re strengthening the foundations of our communities,” said Governor DeWine. “These projects will improve water and sewer systems, upgrade local parks and streets, and help ensure every Ohioan — and every family — can live in a safer, stronger neighborhood.”
“Investments made in our infrastructure are investments made in our people,” said Lt. Governor Tressel. “By helping communities replace these aging systems and facilities, we’re improving the daily lives of our hard-working residents and supporting the long-term growth of local economies.”
“These investments build the kind of resilience that allows our communities to thrive,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development. “By fixing what’s failing and investing in the long-term growth of our neighborhoods today, we’re empowering our local partners to prepare their communities for the opportunities of tomorrow.”
Of the total funding, eight communities will receive a shared total of $6 million in Neighborhood Revitalization grants. Eligible projects include public facility improvements such as construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of infrastructure, improvements to fire protection facilities, and community centers in low- and moderate-income areas.
Critical Infrastructure awards include 18 communities, totaling nearly $7.8 million, to assist with high-priority infrastructure improvements with community-wide impact. Projects must address infrastructure in critical or poor condition to be considered eligible. Projects announced today include the improvement of flood and drainage facilities, water and sanitary sewer facilities, street reconstruction, and sidewalks.
The grant awards are funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant program.
Additional Media Contact:
Ohio Department of Development:
Mason Waldvogel, Deputy Chief, Media Relations
614-961-1688
[email protected]
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