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 submitting an inquiry.
2022 Requests for Proposals
Purpose:
- To strengthen the capacity of small, community-based organizations
- To create more equitable solutions by prioritizing inclusion, community voice, and engagement with leaders of color & those with lived experience
RFP Release: October 1, 2022
Proposal Deadline: October 31, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Notice of Decision: Early December
Grant Workshop: October 13, 2022 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Purpose:
To support organizations that drive the inclusion of people living with physical and developmental disabilities in our region.
RFP Release: January 10, 2022
Letter of Intent Deadline: February 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Proposal Deadline: July 8, 2022 at 5:00pm
Notice of Decision: Late July
Grant Workshop:
Purpose:
To support the environmental beautification of this region by enhancing the accessibility and quality of greenspaces and/or connecting historically marginalized groups to the benefits of nature.
RFP Release: July 6, 2022
*Letter of Intent Deadline: August 3, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Proposal Deadline: September 7, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Notice of Decision: Late October
Grant Workshop:
*Greater Cincinnati Foundation is now incorporating a Letter of Intent into the Request for Proposal process. All organizations must submit an LOI to be considered for submission of a full proposal.
Purpose:
- To ensure that vulnerable residents of our region have access to food and shelter.
- To increase access to well-integrated and/or trauma-informed mental health services.
Multi-year Funding Opportunity:
Applicants awarded through this process will be eligible to renew their grant award for an additional year. Consideration for renewal will occur at the time of the first year follow up report.
RFP Release: July 6, 2022
*Letter of Intent Deadline: August 3, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
**Proposal Deadline: September 16, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Notice of Decision: Late October
Grant Workshop:
*Greater Cincinnati Foundation is now incorporating a Letter of Intent into the Request for Proposal process. All organizations must submit an LOI to be considered for submission of a full proposal.
**Updated August 10, 2022
2023 Requests for Proposal Releases
Multi-year Funding Opportunity:
Applicants awarded through this process will be eligible to renew their grant award for an additional year. Consideration for renewal will occur at the time of the first year follow up report.
Next Release of RFP: January 2023
Next Release of RFP: July 2023
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.