First Financial Community Grants
Supports innovative programs in Hamilton, Ohio that advance neighborhood development, workforce education, and the arts to improve community vitality, especially in low-income areas.
Funder: Hamilton Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (Application deadline, annual)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 per award; single-year funding; funds must be used within 2 years of award.
Summary: Supports nonprofit programs in neighborhood development, workforce development, education, and the arts that foster community growth, especially in low-income areas of Hamilton, Ohio.
Key Information: Applicants may only apply once per year to this fund and must be 501(c)(3) or a public entity, or use a fiscal sponsor.
Description
The First Financial Community Fund, administered by the Hamilton Community Foundation, provides grants to support programs and organizations that enhance and develop the communities where First Financial does business, with a focus on the City of Hamilton, Ohio. The fund emphasizes initiatives benefiting low-income communities and targets three main areas: neighborhood development (including affordable housing and neighborhood improvement), workforce development and education (especially financial literacy and diversity/inclusion), and culture and the arts (programs that promote accessible and engaging cultural experiences). Grants are intended to foster community vitality, economic opportunity, and overall quality of life.
