William O. Purdy, Jr. Foundation Fund — Performing Arts Grants (Greater Cincinnati)

About this program

The William O. Purdy, Jr. Foundation Fund at the Greater Cincinnati Foundation supports small nonprofit performing arts organizations that enrich the cultural life of the Greater Cincinnati area, with particular preference for groups in Hamilton County, Ohio and Northern Kentucky (Boone, Campbell, Kenton counties). Grants typically fund specific programs (not individuals, endowments, or loans) and the Fund generally considers organizations with annual revenues under $1.5 million. Applicants must hold IRS 501(c)(3) status and submit a Letter of Inquiry via the Foundation’s online system (LOI deadlines: December 1 and June 15; corresponding proposal deadlines: February 1 and August 1; decisions: March 31 and November 30; deadlines falling on weekends/holidays move to the next business day). Grantees are required to submit a follow-up evaluation report at the end of the grant period, and organizations must wait 24 months after final payment of a grant or a declined request before reapplying.