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Greater Cincinnati Foundation Private Foundations Funding connects nonprofit organizations with private foundation partners administered through the Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) to fund community initiatives in the tri-state region. GCF partners closely with multiple private foundations, each with unique priorities, to create impact in Greater Cincinnati.
Basic eligibility shared across all partner foundations requires 501(c)(3) status and location in the Greater Cincinnati area — Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana. Most foundations prefer co-funding partnerships, and organizations must typically wait 24 months after a grant or declined application before reapplying.
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Apply for private foundation funding | Greater Cincinnati Foundation Apply for private foundation funding Honoring passions , creating impact GCF partners closely with private foundations to help them carry out their vision and create impact in our region . Basic eligibility shared by all our private foundation partners: Applicants must have an IRS determination as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
In most cases, organizations must be located in the Greater Cincinnati area (Hamilton, Butler, Clermont and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana). The foundations usually prefer to participate along with other donors in support of a specific project.
In most cases, an organization must wait 24 months after final payment of a grant or decline of an application before it is eligible to reapply. There is no wait period for declined LOIs. Each private foundation GCF partners with is unique.
To learn more about eligibility, funding priorities, and application processes, please visit each foundation’s page Select a private foundation below to learn more. If a deadline falls on a holiday or weekend, LOIs are due the next business day. Support for the visually impaired LOI Deadline: May 1 and October 1 Erma Bantz lived in Cincinnati for 95 years.
She experienced diminished hearing and sight during her lifetime, inspiring her desire to help others who have had similar experiences. Apply for funding from The Erma A. Bantz Foundation Enhance the lives of Greater Cincinnatians LOI Deadline: June 15 and December 1 Mary M.
and Thomas J. Emery generously supported local cultural and educational institutions during their lifetimes. Mary Emery, whose generosity earned her the title “Cincinnati’s Lady Bountiful,” provided the inspiration and capital to build the model Village of Mariemont.
The Thomas J. Emery Memorial Improving educational outcome Established by Donald and Laura Harrison, the family foundation has creatively funded programs and facilities at Donald and Laura’s alma maters and has supported many local charitable organizations with educational missions. Apply for funding from The Donald C.
and Laura M. Harrison Family Foundation Fueling the performing arts The David C. Herriman Fund of Greater Cincinnati Foundation was established by David Herriman in 1986.
After his death in 2017, the Fund received a significant portion of his estate and was restructured to provide responsive grants to regional performing arts organizations, aiming to “make possible what otherwise would be impossible. ” Apply for funding from The David C.
Herriman Fund Support individuals with disabilities up to 30yrs old LOI Deadline: January 15 and May 15 Since 1994, The Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation has supported programs for youth with disabilities and/or disadvantages to help them realize their full potential.
Apply for funding from The Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation Support for small performing arts organizations LOI Deadline: December 1 and June 15 A passionate supporter of the arts, Mr. Purdy was a Trustee of the Hartford Ballet. The Fund’s Advisors have committed to focusing on charitable initiatives in the performing arts within the Greater Cincinnati area, continuing Mr. Purdy’s philanthropic legacy.
Apply for funding from the William O. Purdy, Jr. Foundation Fund Investing in young lives across Greater Cincinnati LOI Deadline: November 15, February 15 and June 15 The Foundation’s prime interest is the health, education, cultural experiences and social welfare of children in the Greater Cincinnati area. The Andrew Jergens Foundation We help make your private foundation administration easier.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.