David C. Herriman Fund Grant

David C. Herriman Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Amount: US $15,000 - US $350,000
Last Updated: July 13, 2025

Summary

The David C. Herriman Fund, established by the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, aims to support regional performing arts organizations in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. This fund prioritizes proposals that enhance performances and foster youth education in the arts. Grants range from $200,000 to $350,000 for larger projects and $15,000 to $50,000 for smaller initiatives, with a total budget not exceeding $400,000. Eligible applicants include local 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to the arts.

Overview

Greater Cincinnati Foundation As your leading community foundation, the Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), we believe the greatest changes happen when people come together – in partnership, collaboration and generosity. Our role is to align the right players and then coordinate their efforts and contributions to make the biggest impact. Together, we all rise. GCF Mission: We connect generous donors with trusted nonprofits to create a vibrant Greater Cincinnati where every person has an opportunity to thrive. The David C. Herriman Fund About the David C. Herriman Fund The David C. Herriman Fund of Greater Cincinnati Foundation was established by Mr. Herriman to facilitate grants to regional performing arts organizations through a competitive process. Funding Focus The Fund was created to support the arts in the Greater Cincinnati area of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, with a preference for the performing arts. Special consideration will be given to enhancing performance through support for bringing in performance artists, directors, choreographers, authors, musicians, etc. Proposals for the performance of new works and for the education of youth, specifically in the performing arts, are encouraged. Purpose In Mr. Herriman’s words, “to make possible what would otherwise be impossible” opportunities for arts organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area. In accordance with Mr. Herriman’s wishes of creating meaningful impact, this funding opportunity may provide one larger grant and up to two smaller grants. The total granted will not exceed $400,000. The ranges of these grants, depending on proposals under consideration, will be between $200,000 and $350,000 for the large grant and between $15,000 and $50,000 for the small grant(s).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be local 501(c)(3) organizations, which support the arts in Hamilton, Butler, Warren and Clermont counties in Ohio, Campbell, Kenton and Boone counties in Kentucky, and Dearborn County in Indiana.Applicants may be large or small organizations, with a strong preference for performing arts organizations, including musical groups.An organization may not receive a grant for more than two years in succession.Grants for education of youth, specifically for the performing arts, are also encouraged.Grants for performing new works are encouraged.

Ineligibility

Colleges and universities are not considred for this grantGrants for capital purposes are discouraged, other than grants for equipment related to a specific performance. Funding will not be approved for campaigns, special events or fundraising.