The Dayton Foundation is offering grants for its Discretionary Grant program.
Donor Name: The Dayton Foundation
State: Ohio
County: Darke County (OH), Greene County (OH), Miami County (OH), Montgomery County (OH), Preble County (OH), Warren County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/29/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Discretionary grants are for local, nonprofit organizations in need of funding for projects, program expansions, capital improvements or capacity building that will begin after the funding decision date. Discretionary grants are not for ongoing operations.
Funding Information
Grant amounts must be more than $7,500 and up to $75,000 and no more than 25 percent of the overall cost for projects below $300,000.
The Foundation generally funds
- Capacity-Building Grants
- The Dayton Foundation’s discretionary grants support projects that provide for more efficient use of community resources; promote coordination, cooperation and sharing among organizations; and reduce the duplication of services in community. Through this process, they aim to strengthen not-for-profit agencies and institutions by reducing operating costs, increasing public financial support and/or improving internal management. The goal is to help build organizational capacity so that the charity can work more efficiently and effectively and raise more dollars.
- Capital Campaign or Capital Improvement Grants
- To help an organization expand services and capacity
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a grant, your organization must:
- be recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, according to the Internal Revenue Code;
- be established for at least two years and have a track record of sustainability;
- benefit citizens in the Greater Dayton region, (Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Darke, Preble and Warren (north) counties);
- demonstrate a commitment to creating opportunities and access for all individuals in organizational practices;
- demonstrate systemic collaboration;
- address needs that are not met fully by existing organizational or community resources; and
- have submitted the final report for any previously received Foundation Greenlight GrantSM or discretionary grant.
For more information, visit The Dayton Foundation.
