2026 Grant Finalists: Transforming Greater Cincinnati

Meet the deserving local nonprofit organizations selected as Impact 100 Cincinnati grant finalists for 2026 . Each has the opportunity to receive a transformational $100,000 grant to fuel critical projects. Below, learn about each project and its impact on our region.

Introducing our 2026 Finalists and Selection Process

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Our grant selection process begins August 17, 2026 and concludes on August 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. All members who contributed to the 2026 grant pool are able to participate in the selection process.

The Bridge Adaptive Sports and Recreation

CABS: Cincinnati Adaptive Bike Share
Create the region’s first adaptive bike share program, providing free access to adaptive cycles that enable individuals with disabilities to experience the health, freedom, and connection that come from cycling in Cincinnati’s parks and trail systems.

The Hillside Trust

Goltra Preserve Trail Project
Develop a multi-use trail loop on the 67-acre Goltra Preserve in East Westwood that will connect students, residents, and the broader community to wooded green space while strengthening stewardship through an established volunteer network.

Mary Magdalen House

Mary Magdalen House (MMH) Goes Mobile
Advance dignity and access by investing in Greater Cincinnati’s first mobile shower and laundry trailer to bring essential hygiene services and resource connection directly to people experiencing homelessness.

Cincinnati ToolBank

Driving Impact: Expanding Access Through Transportation
Purchase two passenger/cargo vans to increase tool and equipment delivery for nonprofits and neighborhood groups while providing transportation for youth  participating in ToolBank Academy workforce development and community leadership programs.

Women Helping Women

Domestive Violence Enhance Response Team (DVERT) in Adams County
Launch a DVERT Team in Adams County through which DVERT Advocates, in partnership with law enforcement will respond on scene to 911 domestic violence calls to ensure survivors and their children receive crisis support, safety planning, and pathways to stability, 24/7.

Mercy Neighborhood Ministries

Expanding Access to Healthcare Through Hybrid Certified Nurse Aid Training
Support the development and launch of an innovative hybrid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program that combines flexible, virtual online coursework with practical, in-person skills labs and competency development, thereby expanding access to workforce education and employment in healthcare settings.

Giving Voice Foundation

Scaling Connections: A Vital Lifeline for Tri-State Families Facing Dementia
Expand the Creative Connections program so no family facing dementia has to navigate the journey alone, providing consistent, weekly support that transforms isolation into connection, confidence, and joy while strengthening quality of life for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.