Unrestricted Community Grants

Unrestricted Community Grants is sponsored by Hamilton Community Foundation. The Hamilton Community Foundation provides unrestricted community grants to empower local organizations to address various community needs within the greater Hamilton, Ohio area. These grants support impactful projects.

Grant Opportunities | Funding for Nonprofits in Hamilton & Butler County Explore Grant Opportunities for Your Nonprofit Youth Philanthropy Committee Butler County St. Vincent de Paul Health Services Endowment Explore Our Grant Opportunities The Hamilton Community Foundation is committed to supporting nonprofits that uplift and strengthen our community.

Through our various grant opportunities, we provide funding for initiatives that align with our mission, empowering organizations to make a lasting impact. Below, you’ll find a summary of available grants, listed in order of their due date based on a January–December calendar year , along with their purpose and key deadlines. To help applicants prepare, we offer a Grant Preview Portal , located at the bottom of this page.

This resource allows nonprofits to review full applications before submitting, ensuring they choose the best fit for their programs and initiatives. Hamilton Unrestricted Community Grant Purpose: Support community quality of life, economic vitality, and education.

Geographic Area: City of Hamilton, Ross Township, Village of New Miami, Butler County Due Date(s): January 1, March 1, Capital Grants Only: May 1* , September 1, November 1 (applicants may only apply once per year) Please Note: * Only Capital Grant applications are considered on the May 1 deadline . Youth Philanthropy Committee Grant Purpose: Improve the lives of youth in our community.

Geographic Area: City of Hamilton, Ross Township, Village of New Miami Award Amount: Up to $5,000 Purpose: Promote social and economic self-sufficiency for women and girls. Geographic Area: Butler County Purpose: Transform communities through Honesty, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, Empathy, and Respect with a priority on youth-focused initiatives . Geographic Area: Butler County Award Amount: $5,000 – $50,000 Butler County St.

Vincent de Paul Council Grant Purpose: Assist those in crisis with essential needs such as rent, utilities, food, furniture, and basic household items. Geographic Area: St.

Vincent de Paul Hamilton District Councils Award Amount: up to $10,000 (all funds must be spent during the grant year) Due Date: June 1 (organizations can apply once per calendar year) First Financial Community Grant Purpose: Support neighborhood development, workforce development and education, and arts and culture.

Geographic Area: City of Hamilton Award Amount: Up to $40,000 Health Services Endowment Grant Purpose: Support essential health services and health education to improve the overall well-being of the broader community. Geographic Area: City of Hamilton, Ross Township, Village of New Miami, Butler County Michael J.

Colligan Grant Purpose: Support veterans and historic memorabilia, military/historical speakers, patriotism, and parade bands. Geographic Area: Butler County Use the link below to access a view-only version of our Apply page. Click the "Preview" button under any grant opportunity to see the full application before creating an account.

This allows you to review the requirements in advance. Please note that applications cannot be submitted from this page. Please note, you are leaving this website and will be redirected to the Foundation's donation portal.

This portal is designed specifically for our donors to securely make charitable donations. Thank you for your continued support of our mission and our community.