Beneficiaries

Cheers to Giving Back!

With each glass sipped and swirled, we’re pouring back into the heart of Cincinnati! With more than $7 Million granted to date, the Cincinnati International Wine Festival benefits 30+ local non-profits. Let’s raise a toast to making a difference in our community together!

Congratulations to our 2025 Beneficiary Organizations! We are immensely grateful for their work to support the Greater Cincinnati community!

Apply Today!

Please review the timeline below for 2026 funding opportunities.

Upcoming Deadlines

2025 Final Report Due: December 5, 2025

2026 Application Available: December 8, 2025

2026 Application Deadline: March 13, 2026

2026 Funds Awarded: June 2026


Beneficiary FAQs

All applicants will be alerted to acceptance or decline after Memorial Day 2025.

The CIWF Board of Directors reviews all applications after the festival in March.

Yes! Our application is open to all 501c3 organizations that are active in Greater Cincinnati.

Still have a question?

Let us know if you have any questions about applying to be a beneficiary or our process. Someone from our team will reach out to you shortly.