[Greater Cincinnati Foundation](https://www.gcfdn.org)

May 15, 2026 (LOI) | July 1, 2026 (Proposal) | January 15, 2027 (LOI) | March 1, 2027 (Proposal)

Award size varies; supports capital, operating, and select endowment needs.

Supports programs empowering youth (up to age 30) with disabilities and/or disadvantages in the Greater Cincinnati area.

--- ## Description The Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation, administered in partnership with the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, funds programs that help children, adolescents, and young adults (up to age 30) with disabilities or disadvantages realize their full potential. The foundation emphasizes education, health, cultural experiences, and social welfare, with a geographic focus on the Greater Cincinnati region. Grants can support capital, operating, and limited endowment needs, and the foundation encourages collaboration with other donors for project support. --- ## Due Dates - May 15, 2026: Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline - July 1, 2026: Proposal deadline - January 15, 2027: Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline (next annual cycle) - March 1, 2027: Proposal deadline (next annual cycle) _All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates._ --- ## Funding Amount - Award size varies based on project scope and available resources. - Grants may support capital, operating, and a limited number of endowment needs. - The foundation usually participates alongside other donors rather than providing full project funding. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must have IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. - Programs must primarily benefit the Greater Cincinnati area (Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana). - Focus is on youth (up to age 30) with disabilities and/or disadvantages and their families. - Organizations must wait 24 months after final payment of a grant or decline of a request before reapplying (no wait period for declined LOIs). - The foundation typically does not fund schools, except: - Nonprofits/foundations providing services across multiple schools serving economically disadvantaged students. - Individual schools specifically serving students with disabilities. --- ## Application Process 1. **Review eligibility and priorities** to confirm alignment with the foundation’s mission. 2. **Prepare and submit a Letter of Intent (LOI)** by the relevant deadline through the [foundation’s online portal](https://www.gcfdn.org/nonprofits/funding-opportunities/private-foundations-funding/the-daniel-and-susan-pfau-foundation/). 3. If invited, **submit a full proposal** by the corresponding proposal deadline. 4. Await funding decision; notification dates are typically several months after proposal submission. 5. If funded, complete a follow-up evaluation report at the end of the grant period. --- ## Additional Information - The foundation generally prefers to co-fund projects with other donors. - Programs using the arts as a vehicle for impact are considered if they align with the primary focus areas. - The Greater Cincinnati Foundation provides administrative support and can assist applicants throughout the process. --- ## External Links - [Pfau Foundation Program Page](https://www.gcfdn.org/nonprofits/funding-opportunities/private-foundations-funding/the-daniel-and-susan-pfau-foundation/) - [Apply for Private Foundation Funding](https://www.gcfdn.org/nonprofits/funding-opportunities/private-foundations-funding/) - [Greater Cincinnati Foundation Contact Page](https://www.gcfdn.org/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|---------------| | Jennifer A. Geisheimer, Senior Grants Manager | [jennifer.geisheimer@gcfdn.org](mailto:jennifer.geisheimer@gcfdn.org) | 513-768-6126 | | General Inquiries | [info@gcfdn.org](mailto:info@gcfdn.org) | 513-241-2880 | | Address | 720 E. Pete Rose Way, Suite 120, Cincinnati, OH 45202 | |

The Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation

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