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Overview

Housing RFP

Geographic Scope: Greater Cincinnati region

Focus Areas:

  • Affordable housing development and preservation

  • Neighborhood stabilization

  • Community-driven solutions

  • Support for working families
  • Funding Purpose: Safe, affordable and stable housing is key to a thriving community. GCF will invest in neighborhood coalitions and support bold, community-driven solutions that stabilize families and neighborhoods. GCF is committed to bold, transformational investments that expand affordable housing and revitalize neighborhoods across the region.

    Strategic Approach:

  • Partnering with community-focused developers

  • Increasing access to capital

  • Providing essential operational support

  • Creating safe, affordable homes where families can thrive
  • Current Status: At present, this RFP process is on hold while GCF refines its approach to achieving lasting solutions for the region's housing needs.

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

    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.

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      $4.13M

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      $4.07M

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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    affordable-housinghousingcommunity-development

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