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Grant Type

foundation

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Cycle
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Tracked since
April 2026

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Overview

Community and Cultural Vibrancy RFP

Geographic Scope: Greater Cincinnati region

Focus Areas:

  • Safe public spaces and accessible parks

  • Behavioral health and wellness initiatives

  • Thriving arts and culture scene

  • Individual and community well-being
  • Funding Purpose: A dynamic region features healthy people and vibrant places where individuals and families want to stay, grow and invest in their futures. GCF will invest in the foundations of individual and community well-being.

    Strategic Context: Part of GCF's 10-year strategic plan with $150 million historic investment across three areas including community and cultural vibrancy.

    Contact: Adison Nelson, Senior Director, Community Investments

  • Phone: 513-768-6108

  • Email: [email protected]
  • What The Greater Cincinnati Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    1,408
    Total given
    $184.42M
    Median grant
    $20K
    Range
    $5,050–$46.12M
    • By dollars: Ohio 38%, Virginia 29%, District of Columbia 12%. Top recipient cities: Cincinnati, OH; Washington, DC; New York, NY.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 36% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Nature Conservancy Inc National · Arlington, VA

      Programatic support

      $46.12M

    • Conservation International Foundation · Washington, DC

      Programatic support

      $10.97M

    • Charities Aid Foundation of America · Alexandria, VA

      Programatic support

      $4.2M

    • United Way of Greater Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH

      Programatic support

      $4.13M

    • Bonneville Environmental Foundation · Portland, OR

      Programatic support

      $4.07M

    IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsartscommunity-servicesmental-healthrecreation

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