The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is excited to announce the 2026 Conservation Ditch Program.
Donor Name: Ohio Department of Agriculture
State: Ohio
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/01/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
H2Ohio focuses on promoting best management practices in agriculture, restoring wetlands, and enhancing water infrastructure to reduce nutrients that contribute to harmful algal blooms. All Ohio County Engineers and Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) are eligible to apply for funding to construct two-stage and self-forming ditches. Conservation ditches provide environmental benefits and improve water quality by slowing water flow, processing nutrients, and removing sediment. Projects approved in this year’s sign-up will have until the end of 2028 to be completed.
Types of Eligible Projects
- Two-Stage Ditch
- Self-Forming Ditch
Eligibility Criteria
- Soil and Water Conservation Districts
- County Engineers
Private landowners are not eligible applicants; however, eligible entities may partner with private landowners on proposed projects. If selected for funding, applicants will be responsible for project management and direct project oversight.
For more information, visit MVRPC.
