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Ohio small business owners have just 11 days left to apply for the Ohio Small Business Recovery Grant, offering up to $25,000 for qualifying companies.

Eligible applicants must operate in Ohio, have less than 50 employees, under $2 million in revenue, and have been in business for at least one year.

Funds can be used for payroll, rent, equipment, marketing, or tech upgrades.

Applicants need last year’s business tax return, Ohio location proof, payroll records, and a clear explanation of how funds will be used.

The application takes 20–30 minutes when documents are gathered.

A local Akron entrepreneur advises being specific about how the money will help retain staff or expand, and recommends applying early since grants are first-come, first-served.

Business climate highlights: Cleveland is #4 for startup affordability, Columbus added 2,500 tech jobs in Q1, and Dayton just launched a free small business incubator.

Don’t miss this chance; outcomes range from a simple “no” to real funding for your business.