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CITY OF CINCINNATI HUMAN SERVICES FUND

The new Cincinnati Human Services Fund (HSF) grant cycle is now open. Organizations providing services to residents of the City of Cincinnati are invited to submit proposals seeking financial support. The request for proposal (RFP) is available to download below. The process opened in e-CImpact on Feb. 14, 2025.

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ABOUT THE FUND

Since 1981, Cincinnati City Council has allocated a portion of the General Fund to support human services programs and initiatives that are important to the City’s health and vitality. The intent of the HSF is to leverage, develop and scale proven strategies to accelerate progress toward community goals.

With this current 2026 funding cycle, Council aims to impact specific City-wide issues with the HSF. In this partnership with local organizations, the City can use data and analytics to address these insights to better understand and solve for disparities as they relate to the City’s funding of Human Services, and the delivery of those services, to implement effective programs and generate better outcomes for residents.

Through all of these priority initiatives, the City seeks to partner with local organizations to collaboratively use their data to better understand the problems facing Cincinnati residents.

By introducing specific, measurable priorities and leveraging City leadership and departmental resources, we can build a stronger and healthier City, together.

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SERVICE CATEGORIES
About

The Service Categories include the following:

  • Comprehensive Workforce Development
    The City seeks to address critical workforce development needs by breaking down systemic barriers that prevent marginalized populations from accessing and retaining quality employment opportunities combined with the creation of sustainable pathways to employment through comprehensive support services, coaching/mentoring, skills development and strong employer partnerships.

 

  • Youth Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction
    The City seeks to prevent and reduce youth gun violence through strategic investment in data-driven, collaborative initiatives that can demonstrate measurable impact in reducing youth violence while building community resilience.

  • Supporting, Securing and Stabilizing Housing for High-Risk Populations
    The City continues to experience a critical shortage of affordable housing options, particularly impacting low-income households and historically marginalized populations. Through this priority, Council seeks to provide funding for projects aimed at the populations at the highest risk for homelessness.
  • Agencies must be 501(c)(3) organizations compliant with licensing, accreditation and legal requirements.
  • Nonprofit organizations do not need to be physically located in the City of Cincinnati, but City of Cincinnati Human Services funds may only be used to support city residents.
  • Organizations may submit proposals for no more than three (3) programs. For the purposes of this document, the term “program” will be considered inclusive of collaborative projects.
  • City Human Services funding may not exceed 60% of the program’s total revenue.
  • Partnerships may not duplicate programs/services provided by entities within the City of Cincinnati (e.g. the Health Department, Recreation Department, etc.) but are encouraged to consider how City programs and services may support their efforts.
  • Feb. 3, 2025 – RFP announced 
  • Feb. 11, 2025 – Overview webinar — watch now
  • Feb. 14, 2025 – Online application opens in e-CImpact 
  • March 19, 2025, 4:30 p.m. – Deadline for questions 
  • March 24, 2025, 4:30 p.m. – Proposal and application due 
  • April – May, 2025 – Proposal review 
  • End May 2025 – Human Services Advisory Committee presents recommended awards to City Council 
  • June 2025 – City Council approves awards 
  • July 2025 – Award notifications released 
  • August 2025 – Contracts drafted
  • Sept. 1, 2025 – Grant period begins
  • Webinar recording and slideswatch now
  • Applicant Board and Staff Demographic Information Template (Required Attachment)download now
  • Program Design or Model Templates (Required Attachment)
    This attachment can come in any form but should be limited to two-pages. If helpful, templates are available for use:
  • FAQscoming soon
QUESTIONS?

Email [email protected] or refer to the Additional Resources sections above.

LOOKING FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES?

If you’re a nonprofit seeking funding, visit uwgc.org/grants for a full listing of available applications.

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