Prepare for a new two-step application process, which now requires you to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by August 2026 before a full application in October. Be aware of a new funding restriction: if your organization received an award last year, you are ineligible to apply this cycle. Additionally, eligibility guidelines now explicitly list the covered counties across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, and officially permit fiscal sponsorships.
Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026: Letter of Intent deadline (projected) | October 2026: Full application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $35,000 (Vibrant Places & Resilient Communities) or up to $50,000 (Healthy People) per award; typically one-year projects.
Summary: Supports projects enhancing community well-being and vibrancy in Greater Cincinnati through public spaces, wellness, arts, and cultural initiatives.
Key Information: Forecasted cycle—dates and details may shift; check program page for updates.