Resilient Communities: Community & Cultural Vibrancy RFP
Forecasted
Resilient Communities: Community & Cultural Vibrancy RFP supports organizations in Greater Cincinnati with advocacy, organizing, and civic engagement funding to remove barriers and build long-term stability.
Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $35,000; typical awards $25,000–$35,000; multi-year requests not permitted
Summary: Supports community-led policy advocacy, organizing, and civic engagement that remove barriers and build long-term stability in Greater Cincinnati.
Key Information: Applicants must serve the eight-county Greater Cincinnati region and select one funding pipeline and corresponding outcome.
Description
Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s Resilient Communities RFP supports community-driven solutions that strengthen local capacity, build meaningful partnerships, and expand access to opportunities and resources. Part of its Community & Cultural Vibrancy strategy, the program prioritizes initiatives shaped by community voices and lived experience, helping residents achieve long-term stability and reach their fullest potential.
Funding focuses on policy advocacy and advancement; community organizing and impact; and civic engagement, participation, and education. Supported work includes research and policy proposals, inclusive economic policies, wage equity, violence prevention, restorative justice, citizen education, and electoral access and fairness. Organizations may seek support for existing or new programs, capital improvements, or organizational capacity. Collaboration among well-aligned organizations and cross-sector partnerships is highly favored.
