Requests for Proposals
Leveraging targeted funds to support a range of community needs.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has many ways of investing in the community. Some of these ways are proactive, while some are responsive. Request for proposals (RFPs) are one of the ways we award grants. We offer a variety of funding opportunities that address community needs driven by our donor’s intent. Applications aligned to the targeted funding focus of each RFP are accepted during specific application windows. If you are unclear on how your project may align with GCF, we suggest using our alignment guide.
Boots on the Ground
Funding Focus:
The Boots on the Ground Fund seeks to provide support to organizations that have demonstrated experience and aim to address:
- Homelessness Prevention and Access to Affordable Housing
- Access to Affordable, Healthy Foods – Reduction of Food Deserts
- Access to Healthcare and Public Health
- Workforce Development
- Youth Development
- Youth Gun Violence Reduction and Prevention
- Mental and Behavioral Health, including Substance Use Services
The focus areas listed above are flexible and in response to community needs.
Request for Proposal/RFP Workshop (Virtual)
Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Nonprofit Management Workshop: “Governance and Compliance” (In-Person)
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Nonprofit Management Workshop: “Fundraising and Development” (In-Person)
Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Nonprofit Management Workshop: “Program Design, Delivery, and Evaluation” (In-Person)
Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Recent Grants
See the important work happening in our community by reviewing our recent grants.
Emergency Needs
Greater Cincinnati Foundation defines a funding emergency as an immediate need for funding to avoid a total stop in services that provide basic needs to vulnerable individuals. If your organization has a funding emergency, please call the contact provided above.
See More About Our Other Grant Programs
Grantmaking Affiliates
Private Foundation Grants
The Women’s Fund
The HealthPath Foundation of Ohio
Have a Question?
We are here to help! See our Grants FAQs or email us at werisetogether@gcfdn.org. If you are interested in being notified when GCF's funding opportunities become available, please click here to sign up for our email list.