beneficiaries
Want Your Nonprofit to be a CIWF Beneficiary?
Every bottle opened and every toast raised helps strengthen our Cincinnati community! To date, the Cincinnati International Wine Festival has granted more than $8 million to more than 30 local nonprofits. View Our Most Recent Report to the Community.
Join us in celebrating good wine for an even better cause!
Here’s some content and deadlines for beneficiaries to be aware of:
2026 Beneficiary Application and Toolkit: Available December 8, 2025
2026 Beneficiary Recognition and Volunteer Guidelines: Available December 8, 2025
2026 Funds Awarded: Available June 2026
2026 Final Report: Available June 2026
An FAQ for Beneficiary Applicants
All applicants will be notified of their acceptance or rejection after Memorial Day 2026.
The CIWF Board of Directors reviews all applications after the festival in March.
Yes! Our application, linked above, is open to all 501(c)3 organizations that are active in Greater Cincinnati.
No problem at all! Use our contact form to get in touch