Ohio2026Passed Legislature

HB100

Grant Program for Retailers Selling Donated Goods

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:32 AM

In one sentence

This bill creates a temporary grant program that gives money to certain nonprofit stores selling donated items if they train and hire people facing barriers to employment.

Creates a new grant program managed by the Director of Development for qualifying retailers.
Allows eligible organizations to receive up to 25% of their state sales tax revenue from the previous year as a grant award.
Sets a maximum limit of $1 million in grants per organization each fiscal year.
Requires grantees to use funds only for job training and placement services for individuals with workplace disadvantages.
Mandates that recipients file annual reports showing how they spent the money and how many people their programs served.

Nonprofit organizations exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Retail stores operated by these nonprofits that sell donated tangible personal property.
Individuals with workplace disadvantages, such as those facing homelessness or mental health issues.

The bill does not specify the exact start date for when retailers can begin applying.
It is unclear how many organizations will apply or if all applicants will receive funding within the $5 million budget limit.
The text states this is a temporary program but does not define exactly how long it will last.

Plain language

Qualifying retailer: A nonprofit organization exempt under section 501(c)(3) that sells donated goods and uses part of its revenue to provide job training for people with barriers to employment.
Workplace disadvantages: Barriers to getting a job, including disabilities, mental health issues, criminal history, veteran status, or homelessness.

Official record

Source attached

Authorize grant program for retailers that sell donated goods

Official activity