Boots on the Ground Fund
Forecasted
The Boots on the Ground Fund by Greater Cincinnati Foundation supports research-driven community nonprofits addressing urgent social and health issues in Cincinnati.
Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application/proposal deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per grant; $750,000+ total pool; minimum 30 grants per cycle; one-year grant period.
Summary: Supports small, community-rooted nonprofits in Cincinnati addressing urgent needs in housing, food access, health, youth, workforce, and violence prevention.
Key Information: 2025 recipients are not eligible for the next cycle; applicants must have budgets under $1M and directly benefit Cincinnati residents.
Description
The Boots on the Ground Fund, administered by the Greater Cincinnati Foundation in partnership with the City of Cincinnati, is designed to strengthen the capacity of small, community-rooted nonprofits addressing critical challenges in the Cincinnati region. The grant supports organizations with a proven track record in areas such as homelessness prevention, affordable housing, healthy food access, public health, workforce and youth development, gun violence reduction, and mental and behavioral health services. The fund prioritizes organizations that elevate community voices and engage those most directly affected by these issues, aiming to foster sustainable, community-driven change.
