Funding Amount

Up to $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • Storm shutters
  • Exterior painting
  • Roof repair
  • Masonry

Overview

Geographic Scope: 45206 zipcode (pilot program focus), expandable to broader Walnut Hills area

Program Type: Forgivable Loan (not a traditional grant)

Loan Terms: Five-year forgivable loan of up to $25,000

Program Overview:
The Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation's Residential Façade Improvement Program assists homeowners in making essential repairs to their homes. The pilot program focuses on eligible properties in the 45206 zipcode.

Eligible Repair Types:

  • Storm shutters
  • Exterior painting
  • Roof repair
  • Masonry
  • Windows
  • Doors
  • Awnings
  • Lighting
  • Eaves
  • Gutters
  • Other essential exterior repairs

Program Focus:

  • Targets lower-income households
  • Fosters equity to benefit long-term homeowners and property owners

Application Process:

  • A program and design committee evaluates applicants
  • Awards projects whose design will have a positive impact on the Walnut Hills community
  • Further vetting required before an applicant is awarded a facade grant

Important Notes:

  • Letter of Interest is NOT binding
  • Letter does NOT serve as "place in line" for grant application
  • Additional vetting required before award

Contact:

  • Real Estate Development Officer: Joe Sandmann
  • Email: joe@walnuthillsrf.org
  • Phone: (513) 593-9473

Organization:
Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation - a non-profit community development corporation

How to Apply

Application Process

Step 1: Submit Letter of Interest

  • Use the fillable Letter of Interest form available on the program page

  • This indicates interest in applying if funding is secured

  • NOT binding and does not guarantee placement in line
  • Deadline for Letter of Interest: 2/24/17 before 5pm (Note: This historical deadline has passed)

    Submission Options:

    1. Online:
    - Complete the fillable form on the program website

    2. Paper Copy:
    - Contact for paper form:
    - Email: joe@walnuthillsrf.org
    - Phone: (513) 593-9473
    - Fill out and return to the above contact

    Next Steps After Letter of Interest:

  • Further vetting and evaluation process

  • Program and design committee review

  • Full application required if selected to proceed
  • Note: The historical deadline mentioned (2/24/17) has passed. Interested applicants should contact the foundation for current application timelines and procedures.

    What Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    4
    Total given
    $675K
    Median grant
    $74K
    Range
    $20K–$508K
    • By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Cincinnati, OH.

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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Affordable housing
    • Housing

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