The Jack J. Smith Jr. Trust aims to foster impactful community development within the Greater Cincinnati Area, targeting a range of key social and operational objectives to enhance the area's growth and well-being.
The Jack J. Smith Trust Grant Program is designed to support a variety of projects and programs that align with several guiding principles. These include offering year-round programming, delivering direct services reflecting the organization's core social mission, and addressing community needs with demonstrated demand. The program prioritizes initiatives that have a broad impact or benefit underserved populations, have measurable outcomes with a clear documentation plan, and promise long-term sustainability. It requires applicants to have diversified income sources, demonstrate financial accountability, and encourages collaboration with other organizations to complement rather than duplicate existing efforts. Eligible organizations must have been operational for at least three years, and the specific program or project submitted for funding should have completed at least one year of impact, with measurable results available for review before applying.