Safe & Clean
The City of Cincinnati Safe and Clean Neighborhood Fund is intended for projects based on crime prevention through environmental design where improved beautification enhances community ownership and reduces violence. This funding is open for organizations prioritizing youth-led initiatives to promote positive physical changes in neighborhoods. Application deadlines are the second Friday in January, May, and September. Guidelines and PowerPoint have been updated December 2024, please review for more information.
You are required to meet with us, by phone, video chat, or in person, before your grant submission to discuss your project idea each round of funding. Contact Ty Wesselkamper (Ty@KeepCincinnatiBeautiful.org) for more information.
Save Your Spot
Want to learn more about Safe and Clean?
This virtual session was hosted by Keep Cincinnati Beautiful in partnership with the City of Cincinnati, this is purely informational. Topics that were covered: what is Safe and Clean, priority focuses for September's cycle, guidelines, examples of funded projects and Q/A.
Interested in applying for the Safe and Clean Grant? Contact Ty (Ty@Keepcincinnatibeautiful.org) to schedule a meeting to discuss your project idea.
January 2024
Priority focuses for January 10h's deadline:
We are looking for projects that will:
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Engage Youth Leaders: Projects should be led by or actively involve young people who are passionate about improving their neighborhoods.
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Promote Physical Changes: Focus on transforming the physical environment, whether it's through litter pick-up, renovations to shared spaces, or creative enhancements to buildings in their area.
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Implement Crime Prevention Principles: Utilize Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategies to reduce crime and increase community safety.
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Enhance Community Ownership: Initiatives should aim to beautify public spaces, fostering a sense of pride and ownership among residents.
Projects
The Safe and Clean Neighborhood Fund was established in 2007 to supply matching support for community-led initiatives that improve safety in Cincinnati neighborhoods. Over $1 million has been awarded for Safe and Clean Projects including; lighting, security cameras, landscaping, murals, public art, water fixtures, community gardens, and more!
For FY 24-25, the City of Cincinnati is investing an additional $500,000 in the Safe and Clean Neighborhood Fund with the ongoing annual investment of $50,000 (Safe & Clean Grant).
Community Matters Cincinnati Inc. | $9,300.00
East End Area Council | $2,440.00
East Westwood Improvement Association | $8,850.00
Findlay Market Corporation | $6,400.00
SonLight Power | $12,950.00
Application
Application criteria for the City of Cincinnati's Safe and Clean Neighborhood Fund are outlined in the grant guidelines below. Applications will open 30 days before the deadline.
Projects must take place in within Cincinnati's 52 neighborhoods, and the committee generally does not award projects on Cincinnati Park or Recreation Commission property.
All applications must be submitted online via Submittable using the button below. A budget spreadsheet must be attached to the application. A downloadable application is available for your convenience, but you must copy and paste your answers into the online application when submitting.
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Ty offers application assistance, application peer review and feedback.
You are required to meet with us, by phone, video chat, or in person, before your grant submission to discuss your project idea each round of funding. Contact Ty Wesselkamper (Ty@KeepCincinnatiBeautiful.org) for more information. Please contact Ty at least 10 days before the grant deadline to discuss your project idea.
Upcoming Safe & Clean application deadlines:
January 10, 2025
May 9, 2025