Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Greater Cincinnati Area Residents

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The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) - The Thomas J. Emery Memorial

LOI Date:

06/15/19

Deadline Date:

08/01/19

Description:

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Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofits for programs and projects that aim to improve the quality of life for those living in the Greater Cincinnati area. Funding is intended to support initiatives that will improve the social, cultural, educational, civic, and physical conditions of residents.

In most cases, organizations must be located in the Greater Cincinnati area (Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren Counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, and Kenton Counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana).

The Memorial generally supports capital and program needs. A limited number of grants are made for operating support, endowments, and selected federated campaigns.

The Memorial usually prefers to participate along with other donors in the support of a specific project.

GrantWatch ID#:

GrantWatch ID#: 170497

Eligibility:

See RFP and/or Grant Guidelines for full eligibility

Additional Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must have an IRS determination as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

In most cases, organizations must be located in the Greater Cincinnati area (Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren Counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, and Kenton Counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana).

Restrictions:

- The Memorial generally supports capital and program needs. A limited number of grants are made for operating support, endowments, and selected federated campaigns.
- The Memorial will not provide continuing operational support to a grantee.
- Ordinarily, grants are not awarded to individuals, taxing authorities or political subdivisions, or for conferences, or as loans.
- In most cases, an organization must wait 24 months after final payment of a grant or decline of a request before it is eligible to reapply.

Pre-Application Information:

If you believe that your organization meets the qualifications, complete and submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) through the online system, Foundant (see link to apply in the contact information section below).

Key Dates and Deadlines:

LOI Deadline: December 1
Proposal Deadline: February 1
Notice of Decision: March 31

LOI Deadline: June 15
Proposal Deadline: August 1
Notice of Decision: November 30

Note: If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be the next business day.

Applicant Tutorial:
https://app.box.com/s/luks6ckh1pydgbrnjze9

Please Note: You can also download the Tutorial as a Microsoft Word document from the above website by clicking on the blue "Download Button" at the top right side of the page.

Video Tutorial viewable on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etScRJXC2bE

Contact Information:

Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.

Click here to submit a letter of inquiry and apply online: https://www.grantinterface.com/Common/LogOn.aspx?eqs=3QVk173peTmbXUmtaVod3Q2

Staff Contact:

Jennifer Geisheimer, Grants Manager
513-241-2880
geisheimerj@gcfdn.org

Greater Cincinnati Foundation
200 West Fourth St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-241-2880
Email: info@gcfdn.org

URL for Full Text (RFP):

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Geographic Focus:

USA: Indiana: Dearborn County; Kentucky: Boone, Campbell, and Kenton Counties; Ohio: Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren Counties

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