The Department of Community Development and Planning (DCDP) Human Services Division (HSD) administers the City of Cincinnati General Fund Operating Grant (GFOG) and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs.
Each program has specific guidelines and ineligible expenses. Therefore, it is important that you read the following documents prior to completing a City grant application:- General Guidelines for DCDP/Human Services Division Administered Grant Programs
- City of Cincinnati Human Services Policy adopted by City Council October 16, 2002
- General Fund Operating Grant Application
- Community Development Block Grant Application
State of Ohio registered nonprofit agencies and other organizations can apply for a GFOG or CDBG City grant. Grant funds must be used to provide a program or service for City of Cincinnati residents. The grant application process is open and competitive. All grant applicants must meet certain criteria and guidelines to be considered eligible to apply for or receive a grant. In addition, an applicant must successfully complete and participate in all required steps of the City's grant application review process. Steps may include but are not limited to site visits, individual meetings, and public hearings or group presentations.
A grant recipient will be required to enter into a contract with the City to receive funds. Therefore, grant recipient must be able to meet all requirements for contracting with the City.
A grant recipient must be capable of operating as well as maintaining and reporting information in a manner that is consistent with the City reimbursement system. The City does not provide payment in advance. It will reimburse a grant recipient for appropriate contract budget specified expenses for City funded programs or services. However, a grant recipient will be required to submit a request for reimbursement with complete and accurate expense documentation that is acceptable to the City.
The City of Cincinnati Human Services Advisory Committee (HSAC) provides oversight of the City General Fund Operating Grant and Community Development Block Grant Program application process. The HSAC is composed of citizen volunteers who are appointed to the Committee by the City Manager.
