Safety Net Grant Program

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is inviting applications for its Safety Net Grant Program to ensure that all people in region have access to food, shelter, as well as increased access to well-integrated, trauma-informed mental and behavioral health services. Donor Name: Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) State: Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio County: Boone County (KY), Butler County (OH), Campbell County (KY), Clermont County (OH), Dearborn County (IN), Hamilton County (OH), Kenton County (KY), Warren County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/26/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Focus Letters of Intent should explicitly address the following purpose: Ensure that all people in region have access to (food, shelter, as well as increased access to well-integrated, trauma-in(formed mental and behavioral health services Funding Information This year GCF plans to distribute more than $3 million across RFPs. For the 2024 Safety Net cycle, GCF has approximately $800,000 available and grants will be awarded for up to $50,000. Uses of Funds Funding may be used to support, expand, or strengthen existing programs, enact capital improvements, launch a new program, or build organizational capacity. Collaboration between well-aligned organizations is highly favored. Funding will not be awarded for campaigns or special events. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be classified as tax-exempt by the IRS, typically 501(c)(3) status or government agency. IN your organization is not a 501(c)(3), you may utilize a fiscal agent, however, the fiscal agent must be identified in the application. Grants will be made to organizations with efforts based in the Greater Cincinnati region, which includes the counties of Hamilton, Butler, Warren, and Clermont in Ohio; Boone, Kenton, and Campbell in Kentucky and Dearborn in Indiana. Organizations meeting the above criteria are welcome to apply, however, preference will be given to: Organizations that develop solutions with a racial equity lens. Proposals with clear and measurable outcomes. Organizations that have demonstrated partnerships, collaboration, and alignment with community-wide efforts. Organizations that have demonstrated insights from their past results. Organizations using an asset-based approach to the work. For more information, visit Greater Cincinnati Foundation.