In 2004, Cincinnati City Council approved the implementation of the Neighborhood Business District Support Fund (NBDSF). The NBDSF is intended to support recognized business districts (NBDs) in 31 Cincinnati neighborhoods. The Program has three goals:
- To assist NBDs in recruiting new members and increasing participation by promoting the NBDs at special community events and activities, including holiday festivals.
- To provide minimal funding for annual capital, streetscape, landscaping, safety-related, or other projects that improve the NBD.
- To foster cooperation between NBDs and area Community Councils.
The City administers the NBDSF in partnership with Cincinnati Neighborhoods Business Districts United, Inc., (CNBDU).
CNBDU is a volunteer organization that advises the City on issues related to Neighborhood Business Districts. In the implementation of the Program the City has partnered with CNBDU due to the organizations experience and expertise. CNBDU serves as the Program’s advisor and City of Cincinnati’s Department of Community Development (DCD) serves as the Program’s administrating agency.
The NBD Program runs from March 1 through December 31. The maximum Program grant is $7,000 for each community.
NBDSF Program Guidelines
2009 Timeline
Proposal Documents
Proposal Form
Budget Grid
Authorized Signature
Community Profile
Equal Employment Opportunity
Voucher Documents
Check Registry
Informal Amendment Authorization
Local Mileage Report
Procurement Information
Volunteer Hour Log
Work Report
Tips for NBD Paperwork
