July 1, 2026, Press Release from the Ohio Public Works Commission:
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) has officially released project agreements for its most recent annual round of infrastructure funding, delivering $392.8 million to critical local infrastructure.
In total, 678 projects were awarded to communities in 87 of Ohio’s 88 counties. The funded projects span several essential categories:
- Roads: $256.4 million
- Water Supply: $64.1 million
- Wastewater: $35.4 million
- Bridges and Culverts: $23.5 million
- Stormwater: $13.4 million
The entire list of projects by district committee and county may be viewed here.
Spotlight on Ohio’s Small Government Program
These local government projects are initially selected by the state’s 19 district integrating committees based on a variety of factors, including health and safety, age and condition, and the number of users.
To ensure smaller municipalities are not left behind by larger metropolitan areas, district committees send unfunded projects from communities with populations of 5,000 or less to compete in the specialized OPWC Small Government Program.
With the project agreements released today, 89 of them are funded through the Small Government Program. Delivering $37.4 million directly to Ohio's smallest villages and townships. This dedicated funding ensures that rural and smaller jurisdictions maintain safe, reliable infrastructure regardless of their size.
Director’s Statement
“Every year, we see firsthand how much these investments mean to communities across Ohio," said Abbey DeHart, OPWC Director. "The district committees put in a tremendous amount of work to identify the projects that will make the biggest difference, and we’re grateful for their partnership. This funding helps communities stay safe, strengthen their local infrastructure, and prepare for the future. We’re proud to support that work.”
Questions may be directed to contact@pwc.ohio.gov.
