The $750,000 Boots on the Ground Fund aims to support grassroot groups looking to strengthen their capacity and involve more residents’ voices in their work.
Grant period open for Boots on the Ground funding
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Major grant aims to improve energy use in local affordable housing
The $1.1 million grant will study how the electrification and weatherization of homes affects energy consumption and indoor air quality for residents living in affordable housing.
Green Umbrella now one of largest climate collaboratives in U.S.
A regional climate collaborative is a network of governments, organizations and businesses working together to take decisive action to address climate change.
Main St. Ventures awards more than $224k in grants to 14 local startups
Main Street Ventures provided nearly $225,000 in equity-free funding to a collection of more than a dozen regional startups over the past three months.
College Hill supports small businesses through nonprofit OurShop storefront program
A group of budding entrepreneurs will have a chance to pursue their dream thanks to the OurShop College Hill storefront program.
Duke Energy Center closure means short-term pain, long-term gain for Cincinnati event industry
The Duke Energy Convention Center will close for 18 months starting next summer as part of a major renovation of the 55-year-old downtown Cincinnati facility.
Leaders acknowledged some short-term pains related to the closure. But they believe the enhancements to the center and the new Convention Center District will benefit the region as well as event promoters.
WordPlay Cincy selects 2023-2024 Youth Poet Laureate
WordPlay Cincy selected Gabrielle Walker to serve as its 2023-2024 Youth Poet Laureate of Cincinnati.
‘Love Wins’ in Cincinnati with new ArtWorks’ mural at Queen City Radio
ArtWorks’ new ‘Love Wins’ mural is being painted above Queen City Radio in Over-the-Rhine.
Historic marker to honor Black hotelier who housed travelers during segregation
Horace Sudduth, a Black Cincinnati businessman born in 1888, provided lodging and food for Black travelers during segregation at the Manse Hotel & Annex he owned in Walnut Hills.
City, GCF create $400K fund for small agency capacity building
The city of Cincinnati and Greater Cincinnati Foundation have launched a program to provide capacity-building grants to small nonprofits, with an emphasis on ones led by people of color.