The Della B. Gardner Fund supports the care and aid of deserving seniors in need residing within the City of Middletown.
Donor Name: The Dayton Foundation
State: Ohio
City: Middletown
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/20/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Della B. Gardner Fund grants support nonprofit organizations that focus on the following, but are not limited to: new and ongoing impactful projects or initiatives, or an expansion of an existing project or initiative; projects that build capacity to help the organization work more efficiently and effectively, as well as raise more dollars; capital campaign projects, including the purchase of real estate, construction, renovation and furnishings; software for development/fundraising programs; and project- or program-related operational costs.
Funding Information
Della B. Gardner Fund grants are designed to fund qualified grant requests up to $10,000.
Uses of Funds
Della B. Gardner Fund grants support nonprofit organizations that focus on the following, but are not limited to:
- New and ongoing impactful projects or initiatives, or an expansion of an existing project or initiative
- Projects that build capacity to help the organization work more efficiently and effectively and raise more dollars
- Capital campaign projects, including the purchase of real estate, construction, renovation and furnishings
- Software for development/fundraising programs
Eligibility Criteria
- Be recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, according to the Internal Revenue Code
- Be established for at least two years as a nonprofit organization and have a track record of sustainability
- Serve senior citizens in the Middletown area
- Address needs that are not met fully by existing organizational or community resources; and
- Demonstrate a commitment to creating opportunities and access for all individuals in organizational practices.
Projects that best represent the Della B. Gardner Fund should:
- provide for more efficient use of community resources;
- promote coordination, cooperation and sharing among organizations to reduce the duplication of services in the community;
- test or demonstrate new approaches and techniques for solving important problems in the senior service sector;
- promote volunteer participation and citizen involvement in senior service affairs, and
- include systemic, long-term partnering solutions.
For more information, visit The Dayton Foundation.
