The Cincinnati Empowerment Corporation (CEC) was incorporated as a non-profit entity with the purpose of managing the federally funded Empowerment Zone Grant awarded in 1998. Residents, businesses, and organizations from the Empowerment Zone, as well as government, businesses, institutions, associations, service providers, and philanthropic organizations from the broader community came together to assess the development need of the communities and how to best enhance the communities.  

Currently: No Open RFPs

To receive funding you must be located in an Empowerment Zone or helping the residents of an Empowerment Zone.

There are many different types of funding available. Click here to see what types of funding are available through the Cincinnati Empowerment Corporation.

Once you have found the funding that fits your needs click here to start the application process.

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