OH TechCred + Opportunity Passport

Administered by Ohio Department of Higher Education / Development · techcred.ohio.gov

TechCred reimburses OH employers and workers up to $2,000 for technology-focused credentials. Opportunity Passport matches savings for foster youth and low-income workers.

Eligibility requirements

✓OH resident or employer
✓TechCred: employer with OH workers earning tech credentials
✓Opportunity Passport: current/former foster youth or low-income adults

Insider tip

TechCred's quarterly windows move fast. Ohio IT and manufacturing employers consistently run out of funds — apply on day one of each new round. Popular credentials: AWS, CompTIA, PLC programming.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at techcred.ohio.gov →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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