Funding Amount

Up to $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Boots on the Ground

Geographic Scope: Greater Cincinnati region

Focus Area: Capacity Building

Funding Purpose: This funding strengthens the capacity of small, community rooted organizations with operating budgets of less than $1 million. The nonprofits receiving funding demonstrate deep community involvement in their decision-making – often creating solutions that are designed by those who are directly impacted. This competitive program is made possible through a partnership with the City of Cincinnati.

Target Applicants:

  • Small nonprofits

  • Operating budgets less than $1 million

  • Community-rooted organizations with deep community involvement in decision-making
  • RFP Status: RFP closed as of 2026-03-13

    Partnership: City of Cincinnati

    Contact: Adison Nelson, Senior Director, Community Investments

  • Phone: 513-768-6108

  • Email: [email protected]
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    Fields of Work

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