Explore Grant Opportunities for Your Nonprofit
Explore Our Grant Opportunities
The Hamilton Community Foundation is committed to supporting nonprofits that uplift and strengthen our community. Through our various grant opportunities, we provide funding for initiatives that align with our mission, empowering organizations to make a lasting impact. Below, you’ll find a summary of available grants, listed in order of their due date based on a January–December calendar year, along with their purpose and key deadlines.
To help applicants prepare, we offer a Grant Preview Portal, located at the bottom of this page. This resource allows nonprofits to review full applications before submitting, ensuring they choose the best fit for their programs and initiatives.
Hamilton Unrestricted Community Grant
- Purpose: Support community quality of life, economic vitality, and education.
- Geographic Area: City of Hamilton, Ross Township, Village of New Miami, Butler County
- Award Amount: Varies
- Due Date(s): January 1, March 1, May 1*, September 1, November 1
- Please Note: Only Capital Grants are considered during the May deadline.
Youth Philanthropy Committee Grant
- Purpose: Improve the lives of youth in our community.
- Geographic Area: City of Hamilton, Ross Township, Village of New Miami
- Award Amount: Up to $5,000
- Due Date(s): February 1
Women’s Fund Grant
- Purpose: Promote social and economic self-sufficiency for women and girls.
- Geographic Area: Butler County
- Award Amount: Varies
- Due Date(s): March 1
HIGHER Fund Grant
- Purpose: Transform communities through Honesty, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, Empathy, and Respect with a priority on youth-focused initiatives.
- Geographic Area: Butler County
- Award Amount: $5,000 – $50,000
- Due Date(s): April 1
First Financial Community Grant
- Purpose: Support neighborhood development, workforce development and education, and arts and culture.
- Geographic Area: City of Hamilton
- Award Amount: Up to $40,000
- Due Date(s): June 1
Hanover Life Squad Grant
- Purpose: Support EMS and Fire Services.
- Geographic Area: Butler County, with preference for Hanover, Millville, and Reily Township.
- Award Amount: $500 – $10,000
- Due Date(s): September 30
Health Services Endowment Grant
- Purpose: Fund health services and health education.
- Geographic Area: City of Hamilton, Ross Township, Village of New Miami, Butler County
- Award Amount: Varies
- Due Date(s): October 1
Michael J. Colligan Grant
- Purpose: Support veterans and historic memorabilia, military/historical speakers, patriotism, and parade bands.
- Geographic Area: Butler County
- Award Amount: Varies
- Due Date(s): October 1
Preview Grant Questions
Use the link below to access a view-only version of our Apply page. Click the "Preview" button under any grant opportunity to see the full application before creating an account. This allows you to review the requirements in advance. Please note that applications cannot be submitted from this page.
