Odhe - Ohio Department Of Higher Education - Oh - Agency Bids & RFPs

Proposal submission window is June 1, 2026 to June 12, 2026.

Awards are distributed directly to the school on behalf of a student when all documentation and a signed promissory note has been received for that student. ODHE will disburse funds under a given award during the 12-month period following the institutions execution of an award agreement.

Eligible schools must be certified by the director of the department of public safety or exempted but approved by the chancellor and director of DPS. They must also meet specific criteria related to their CDL programs and student eligibility.

The attorney general will collect on a note for a student that has defaulted repayment.

The state reserves the right to reject any or all applications responding to this announcement, or to reissue the announcement if it is determined that it is in the best interest of the state of Ohio.

The total funding available is up to $94,250. A driving school may request up to $32,000.

The bid notice states that proposals are due no later than May 29, 2026, 11:59 pm. Proposals are due no later than may 29, 2026, 11: 59 pm.

The bid notice states that accepted proposals will be evaluated, and final decisions will be based upon the quality of the proposal in addressing the proposal criteria and its required elements. Accepted proposals will be evaluated, and final decisions will be based upon the quality of the proposal in addressing the proposal criteria and its required elements.

Eligible respondents are state universities as defined in ORC section **** and private institutions holding a certificate of authorization pursuant to chapter **** of the ORC offering at least one eligible graduate or professional degree program in behavioral health. State universities as defined in orc section **** and private institutions holding a certificate of authorization pursuant to chapter **** of the orc offering at least one eligible graduate or professional degree program in behavioral health are eligible to apply.

The bid notice states that $15. 5 million in state funding is available to award competitive grants. 15. 5 million in state funding is available to award competitive grants to eligible institutions of higher education for scholarships applicable to a students tuition and general fees for eligible students in academic years **** and ****, as funding is available.

The proposal submission window is from April 21, 2026, to May 19, 2026. The RFP states, proposal submission window april 21 may 19, 2026.

The bid notice mentions that The chancellor, after considering the recommendations of independent reviewers shall make the final determination regarding which proposals, if any, shall receive an award.

The bid notice implies that proposals will be evaluated based on their alignment with program criteria and the potential for commercialization, as well as the strength of partnerships and support for Ohio industry.

The bid notice states that proposals are due by May 6, 2026, by 12:00 p. m. EST. The project period for completing the scope of work for awarded grants is through June 30, 2027.

The bid notice states that each proposal will be assessed according to the proposal criteria: project design (20 points), project rationale (15 points), project plan (25 points), budget (10 points), and budget narrative (10 points).

Eligible applicants include state institutions of higher education as defined in section **** of the revised code and private nonprofit institutions of higher education as defined in section **** of the revised code that have institutionally sanctioned student organizations.

The bid notice states that proposal questions from interested parties are due by April 20, 2026, to ensure an answer by April 24, 2026.

The bid notice states that the total award funding available is up to $2,290,****.

The submission of the full application is due no later than May 11, 2026.

The award recommendations are based on ranking, giving priority consideration to institutions that have experienced a decrease in their general student populations and those with the lowest fiscal capacity. Additional consideration is given to projects with a higher return on investment (ROI).

Eligible applicants are state institutions of higher education as defined in ORC section **** must have completed relevant building and site studies, property and utility surveys, and obtained a demolition estimate from an architect/engineer.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.

Questions should be submitted no later than April 13, 2026.

The Ohio Department of Higher Education has been appropriated $82,650,000 for this program in fiscal year 2026.