Ohio TechCred Program

Who qualifies

Ohio TechCred Program is a state grant from Ohio Department of Development, open to businesses in OH, with a published award of Up to $2,000/credential. Deadline for Ohio TechCred Program: Multiple rounds per year — typically every 2–3 months. Check techcred.ohio.gov for current round open/close dates. Ohio TechCred Program eligibility is judged against 6 published criteria.

• Employer must be registered to do business in Ohio
• Employees being credentialed must be Ohio residents employed by the applicant employer
• Credential must be on the Ohio TechCred approved credential list (technology-focused, industry-recognized, stackable)
• Employer applies BEFORE employees complete the credential — retroactive reimbursement not allowed
• Any industry eligible; credential must relate to technology skills (IT, cybersecurity, data, advanced manufacturing, healthcare IT, etc.)
• Employer must pay at least minimum wage to employees enrolled

What it covers

Ohio TechCred Program is a state grant from Ohio Department of Development, open to businesses in OH, with a published award of Up to $2,000/credential. Deadline for Ohio TechCred Program: Multiple rounds per year — typically every 2–3 months. Check techcred.ohio.gov for current round open/close dates. Ohio TechCred Program covers 4 categories of eligible expense and excludes 5. Ohio TechCred Program pays out as a reimbursement. Ohio TechCred Program is listed as active in the GrantCompass catalog as of August 24, 2026.

How to apply

Applying to Ohio TechCred Program (Up to $2,000/credential from Ohio Department of Development, businesses in OH) takes 4 steps and about 8 hours in total. Deadline for Ohio TechCred Program: Multiple rounds per year — typically every 2–3 months. Check techcred.ohio.gov for current round open/close dates.

1. 1

   Select approved credentials

   Browse the Ohio TechCred approved credential list at techcred.ohio.gov. Choose credentials relevant to your workforce needs. Credentials span IT, cybersecurity, data analytics, advanced manufacturing, healthcare technology, and more.

   ~2 hrs

2. 2

   Apply during the open round

   Submit your application during an open TechCred round. Application requires employer information, employee names, and the specific credentials they will pursue. Apply BEFORE employees begin or complete training.

   ~3 hrs

3. 3

   Employees pursue and earn credentials

   Employees enroll in and complete the approved credential program through any eligible training provider (community college, private trainer, online platform, etc.). Employer pays training costs upfront.

   ~1 hrs

4. 4

   Submit reimbursement documentation

   After employees earn credentials, submit proof of completion (credential certificates) and proof of employer payment (invoices, receipts) through the TechCred portal. Ohio reimburses per completed credential.

   ~2 hrs

Deadline & timing

Ohio TechCred Program is listed as active in the GrantCompass catalog as of August 24, 2026. Deadline for Ohio TechCred Program: Multiple rounds per year — typically every 2–3 months. Check techcred.ohio.gov for current round open/close dates. Ohio TechCred Program awards Up to $2,000/credential to businesses in OH through Ohio Department of Development. The Ohio TechCred Program application runs to 4 steps and about 8 hours of work in total. Ohio TechCred Program sits at the state level and is classified as a grant.

Ohio runs multiple TechCred application rounds per year (confirmed rounds in September 2025, November 2025, and July 2026 — approximately every 2–3 months). Applications open and close within a defined window (typically 2–4 weeks). Employers must apply before employees complete credentials — retroactive applications are not accepted. Check program site for current cycle status.