Grant Link

Save the Date for Butler County's Grant Link Kickoff Event! We hope to see you Wednesday, September 10, from 8:30 - 10:00 A.M. at Community First Solutions. Learn how this free service to nonprofits can elevate your organization to the next level. 

Butler County Grant Link is a collaborative initiative designed to strengthen Butler County’s nonprofit community by expanding access to external funding, enhancing grant writing support, and fostering cross-sector collaboration. By pooling resources from trusted partners like Butler County United Way, the City of Hamilton, the Hamilton Community Foundation, and the Middletown Community Foundation, Grant Link offers nonprofits the tools, training, and expertise needed to bring new funding into our community and amplify local nonprofit impact. To read more about Grant Link, find a full press release here.

WHAT WE OFFER

1. Expert Grant Writing and Development Strategy: Customized proposals and strategies that align with funder priorities to maximize chances of success.

2. Fundraising Beyond Local Limits: We specialize in identifying and securing funding from state, regional, and national sources.

3. Comprehensive Grant Writing Training and Resources: Learn the fundamentals through hands-on workshops, guided coaching, and access to proven templatesandbest practices. Our mission is to strengthen and support the success of 501(c)(3) nonprofit, social service, and governmental organizations across Butler County. We achieve this by offering comprehensive services including grant proposal development, training and technical assistance, and capacity-building support. Through collaboration and innovative solutions, we empower nonprofits to expand their impact and better serve the diverse needs of our community.

KEY GOALS OF GRANT LINK

Grant Link is an exciting new program that helps Butler County nonprofits and social service organizations tap into outside funding by providing expert grant writing support.

• Expand Access to External Funds: Assist nonprofits in successfully securing valuable grants funding opportunities outside of Butler County, reducing the financial strain on local resources.
• Enhance Grant Writing Support: Provide expertise in grant research, application, management, and evaluation of grants through targeting training and individualized feedback.
• Foster Collaboration: Create networking opportunities that connect local nonprofits with each other, as well as with resource partners, to increase community impact.
• Empower Nonprofits and Social Service Organizations: Equip organizations with tools and resources to support their grant-seeking effortsand increase their community impact.

OUR ADVANTAGES

At Grant Link, we equip Butler County changemakers with the skills and strategies to secure grants and grow impact. Whether you are looking to learn the grant writing process or need help crafting a successful proposal, we offer training, expert guidance, and real world tools to help your organization secure funding.

1. Our expert grant team has worked to secure funding across sectors and know what funders are looking for. 

2. Whether you are brand new or redefining your approach, we tailor our training and tools to meet your needs.

3. We connect your organization with regional, state, and national funding opportunities, helping you tap into larger, mission-aligned support networks.

4. From research to submission, Grant Link staff can handle the entire grant process with clarity, efficiency, and a thorough understanding of that funders want to see.

For more information on Grant Link, contact Community Grant Finder, Trisha Porter at 513.537.3114 or email her at tporter@bc-unitedway.org.

Join us for a breakout small group focus information session! We will be hosting meetings across communities in Butler County throughout the month of September. Find a location nearest you in the table below and click inside the table to register.