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Get Funding, Tools & Exposure to Grow Your Business

Start & Grow Your Small Business in Cincinnati

Funding. Exposure. Community

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Helping Cincinnati entrepreneurs turn ideas into opportunitiews

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Why Cincy Spark Fund Exists

44% of Americans need a side hustle just to survive…
but most never get the support to grow it.

No money to start

Ideas don’t fail. Funding does

No roadmap

Most people are guessing, not growing

No real support

Hustling alone makes it harder to win

How the Spark Program Works

Businesses can apply for monthly funding opportunities through the Cincy Spark Fund Community Business Spotlight Program. Application fees help support monthly awards, platform operations, and future small business initiatives.

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Small businesses submit applications for consideration.

 

Selected businesses receive funding and community exposure.

Community contributions help sustain future opportunities.

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Spotlight

Applicants may also be featured through our business spotlight platform.

Help Launch The Next Side Hustle

Choose your support level

Your support helps real people in Cincinnati start and grow side hustles; covering tools, supplies, and opportunities they otherwise couldn't afford

Choose your impact level
$25
$50
$100
$150

*Contributions support the Cincy Spark Fund and are distributed to assist local side hustlers with tools, resources and opportunities. Contributions are voluntary and do not guarantee selection or funding. A portion may be used for operational costs.

Building Real Opportunities in Cincinnati

Every number represents someone taking a step toward financial freedom.

Side Hustlers Funded (Launching Soon)

0

50+

Community Supporters

0

Grant Recipients Funded

$105

Funds Raised So Far

100 %

Community Driven

Where Your Support Goes

90%

Direct Support
Tools

Supplies

Startup Resources

10%

Operations

Platform, outreach, and growth

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