Resources

Information and Outreach Materials:

• Information Session Presentation
• You Tube video - 1/10/12
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Program Calendar
• House Bill 371
• Local Government Innovation Council Directory

Program Materials:

• Program Policies
• Application
• Application Submission Instructions
• Selection Methodology

LGIC Meeting Materials:

January 31, 2012
- Agenda
- Presentation

December 1, 2011
- Agenda
- Public Comments
- Presentation

November 3, 2011
- Program Calendar: Round One
- Presentation
- Policies

Other Resources:

• Hamilton County Planning Partnership
• Shared Services Idea Center
• Skinny Ohio: Smarter, Streamlined Government

What We Do

• Clean Ohio Brownfield Fund
• Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund
• OWDA Brownfield Loan Program
• Brownfield Action Plan Pilot Program
• Job Ready Sites
• Alternative Stormwater Infrastructure Loan Program
• Ohio New Markets Tax Credit
• Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit
• Local Government Innovation Fund
• Ohio Hubs
• Auto Legacy Initiative
  

The Local Government Innovation Fund (LGIF) was established to provide financial assistance to Ohio political subdivisions for planning and implementing projects that are projected to create more efficient and effective service delivery within a specific discipline of government services for one or more entities. Through this program, the Ohio Department of Development seeks to promote efficiency, collaboration, merger, and shared services among local governments. Projects are also expected to facilitate improved business environments and promote community attraction.

The LGIF program will award up to $100,000 in grant funds per feasibility study, up to $100,000 in loan assistance per entity for demonstration projects, and up to $500,000 in loan assistance for collaborative demonstration projects. Award amounts for applicants with collaborative partners are limited to $100,000 per applicant and $100,000 for each collaborative partner up to $500,000. Grant funds will be awarded biannually and loan funds will be awarded quarterly through a competitive and open selection process.

For questions or comments regarding the Local Government Innovation Fund, please contact the Office of Redevelopment at (614) 995-2292, or by e-mailing us at LGIF@development.ohio.gov.