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Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Funding Opportunities

Request for Proposal

Capacity building

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Strengthening local nonprofits

GCF will invest in capacity building efforts to strengthen nonprofits. Through our Boots on the Ground RFP in partnership with the City of Cincinnati and a new, dedicated capacity-building fund, Better Together, we are working to ensure that organizations have what they need to thrive.

RFP closed: 3/13/2026

Grant awards up to $25,000

This funding strengthens the capacity of small, community rooted organizations with operating budgets of less than $1 million. The nonprofits receiving funding demonstrate deep community involvement in their decision-making – often creating solutions that are designed by those who are directly impacted.

This competitive program is made possible through a partnership with the City of Cincinnati.

Kids at Washington Park RFP: Boots on the Ground

RFP closed: 11/24/25

Grant awards up to $100,000

A dedicated resource to address the challenges of today’s funding landscape by strengthening nonprofit capacity and developing solutions to enhance nonprofit effectiveness, encourage collaboration, and support long-term sustainability.

people together RFP: Better Together

Questions?

Please reach out Adison Nelson, Senior Director, Community Investments, by emailing [email protected].

Adison Nelson
Greater Cincinnati Foundation

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Cincinnati, OH 45202

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