Supporting Nonprofits with Flexible Grant Funding
Unrestricted Community Grant Opportunities
Hamilton’s Unrestricted Community Grants are a powerful example of community generosity at work. Made possible by generations of donors, these grants empower the Foundation to respond to the most pressing needs of today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.
Since 1951, these grants have provided vital support to nonprofit organizations throughout the Greater Hamilton area. As a lasting investment in the well-being and growth of our community, they continue to make a meaningful impact where it’s needed most.
Funding Priority
The Hamilton Unrestricted Community Grant prioritizes funding to support economic vitality, education, and community quality of life. Priority is given to innovative programs responsive to community needs, partnerships, and collaborative efforts. Lower priority is given to requests to pay staff for existing services and duplication of existing services.
Decisions are based on Foundation priorities, degree of community need, potential impact, and a determination of whether the Foundation can make a significant difference in the proposed project.
Grant Details
- 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, or November 1 (applicants may only apply once per year, *May 1 is reserved for all capital requests)
- Special Note about Capital Grants*: The Foundation will ONLY consider capital grants for building construction, renovation, and specialized equipment during the May 1 Due Date (non-capital requests will not be considered).
- Additional Grant Information: Applicants must be located in or provide services to residents within the greater Hamilton, Ohio area with a priority given to the City of Hamilton, the Village of New Miami, and Ross Township.
Grant Application Due Dates & Decisions
| Application Due Date | Board Decision E-Mailed |
| January 1 | in February |
| March 1 | in April |
| May 1* | in June* |
| September 1 | in October |
| November 1 | in December |
*Please Note: Only Capital Grants are considered during the May cycle (non-capital requests are not considered during the May cycle). Capital Grants invest in spaces that strengthen our community and include projects for building construction, renovation, and specialized equipment.
Apply Now
The Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) makes it easy for you to apply for a grant online. All HCF grant applications are accepted through our online application only.
Click here to access the online grant application system to create your account.
If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Eads, Community Investment Officer, at the Foundation by calling our office line 513-863-1717 or sending an email to [email protected].
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