Thomas J. Emery Memorial Grant

From Greater Cincinnati Foundation

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) seeks to drive equitable change in the community through partnership, collaboration, and generosity. By aligning and coordinating the efforts and contributions of various stakeholders, GCF aims to create significant impact. The foundation focuses on leveraging the expertise of trusted partners to foster a more equitable region.

Type of Support

Overview

The grant program of The Thomas J. Emery Memorial seeks to enhance the lives of citizens in Greater Cincinnati by focusing on improving their social, cultural, educational, civic, and physical conditions. It reflects the mission set forth in Mary Emery's Last Will, aiming to create a more effective society through better initial conditions for citizens.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
IN (Dearborn County), KY (Boone County, Campbell County, Kenton County), OH (Butler County, Clermont County, Hamilton County, Warren County)
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other
  • Located in the Greater Cincinnati area (Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana)
  • Generally supports capital and program needs
  • A limited number of grants for operating support, endowments, and selected federated campaigns
  • Must wait 24 months after final payment of a grant or decline of a request before reapplying

Ineligibility

Individuals
Taxing authorities
Political subdivisions
Applicants seeking support for conferences
Applicants seeking loans
not specified

Submission

Schedule
Step 1: Letter of Inquiry
Application deadlines
Dec 1
Jun 17, 2025
Step 2: Full proposal (check website)
Review Criteria

Typically, the Memorial favors collaborating with other benefactors in providing support for a particular project.

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