Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) invites your school or organization to apply for a Learning Links grant.
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), Kenton County (KY), Warren County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/25/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
Funding Focus
Program proposals should explicitly address the following purpose:
- To provide engaging programs or events that support the educational success of children ages 0-18, to classrooms, schools, or community spaces where children learn.
Funding Information
Grants for the 2025 Learning Links cycle will be awarded for up to $2,500.
Grant Period
Projects or events must take place from September 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026 or during the 2025- 2026 school year.
Uses of funds
Funding may be used to support, expand, or strengthen existing programs, purchase equipment or supplies, launch a new program, or build organizational capacity.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be classified as tax-exempt by the IRS, typically 501(c)(3) status or government agency. If your organization is not a 501(c)(3) you may utilize a fiscal agent, however the fiscal agent must be identified in the application.
- Schools and/or organizations must be located or serving in the Greater Cincinnati region which includes the counties of: Hamilton, Butler, Warren and Clermont (OH); Boone, Kenton and Campbell (KY); and Dearborn (IN).
- Entities meeting the above criteria are welcome to apply; however, preference will be given to projects that:
- Employ developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) in any programs serving children 0-8 years of age.
- Have an explicit emphasis on growing children’s and young people’s socialemotional skills: e.g., co-regulation, communication, or conflict resolution.
- Provide students’ families and/or communities the opportunity to be involved with children’s learning.
For more information, visit GCF.
