Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
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.
- Phone: 513-768-6108
- Email: [email protected]
What The Greater Cincinnati Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 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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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Affordable housing
- Housing
- Community development
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