Greater Cincinnati nonprofits running childhood literacy programs (priority: kids in poverty) can apply once a year, Jan. 1 to Feb. 13, for Scripps Howard Fund cash grants: small (<$15,000) or large ($15,000+). Announced in April. Outside Cincinnati, Scripps gives by invitation only.
The Scripps Howard Fund, the public charity of The E.W. Scripps Company, makes grants to Greater Cincinnati nonprofits for childhood literacy programs, prioritizing children living in poverty. It runs one grant cycle a year with small grants (under $15,000) and large grants ($15,000 and up); applications are accepted Jan. 1 through Feb. 13 and grants are announced in April. Outside Greater Cincinnati, the Fund gives grants by invitation only in Scripps station markets.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
Nonprofit organizations in Greater Cincinnati (Scripps' hometown)
Programs focused on childhood literacy, prioritizing children living in poverty: new or expanded literacy programs, books and materials, summer reading, help for students reading below grade level, or home libraries
Organizations are eligible for only one grant per calendar year
Organizations outside Greater Cincinnati cannot apply; there the Fund gives by invitation only
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