Funding Amount

Up to $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Residential Facade Improvement Program

Status: Active - Letters of Interest being accepted

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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    affordable-housinghousing

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