Hamilton County Community Foundation Flexible Grants 2026

Flexible Grants support nonprofit organizations serving Hamilton County with funding for specific, time-bound, or targeted needs.

This may include organizations navigating funding gaps, transitions, or emerging community needs in:

  • HCCF’s priority areas – housing, childcare, social services, workforce and education
  • Other areas – Arts, culture, parks, recreation, and civic engagement efforts

These grants are intended to help organizations respond to opportunities or challenges that require timely, focused support.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
  • Serve residents of Hamilton County

Flexible grants are intended for requests that are:

  • Time-bound or project-based
  • Targeted to a specific need or opportunity
  • Not intended for ongoing general operating support

Grant Details

  • Funding Amount: Up to $30,000
  • Use of Funds: Program, project, or other targeted support aligned with the request.
  • Review Process: Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Funding is limited, and requests are considered as they are received.
  • Decision Timeline: Applicants can typically expect a response within 3-4 weeks of submission.

Hamilton County Community Foundation Flexible Grants Application

2026 Flexible Grants Application





Organization Information



Primary Contact
Primary Contact

First Name


Last Name



Email

Confirm email

Mailing Address of Organization
Mailing Address of Organization

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Please Confirm the Following:

My organization is a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) public charity status.
Please review and confirm the statement above. Your organization must be a nonprofit with with 501(c)(3) public charity status to continue with this application.

Request Overview





Funding Request

$

Timeline



Additional Documentation

Please upload the following supporting documents.

Board of Directors List

Please upload a list of your organization’s current board of directors.

Current Fiscal Year Budget

Please upload your organization’s current fiscal year board approved budget with most recent year to date actual financial information.

990 or Audited Financial Statements

Upload your organization’s most recently filed Form 990 according to the guidelines below. 
Find more detailed information on the IRS website: Which 990 form.

Organization’s Annual Gross Receipts

Required 990 Form
Less than $50,000

 Form 990-N E-Postcard (or higher)
Between $50,000 and $200,000

 Form 990-EZ (or higher)
Above $200,000

 Form 990


Maximum file size: 52.43MB



Maximum file size: 52.43MB



Maximum file size: 52.43MB