The Dayton Foundation awards Basic Human Needs Grants to help your organization help people in need of basic necessities in Greater Dayton.
Donor Name: The Dayton Foundation
State: Ohio
County: Montgomery County (OH), Miami County (OH), Greene County (OH), Preble County (OH) and Warren County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/11/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $15,000
Details:
Basic Human Needs Grants are quick grants for local, nonprofit organizations that provide direct basic human needs assistance to Greater Dayton region’s most in need. They assist time-sensitive projects that make a significant difference in the outcome of a project.
Grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations – that focus on basic human needs such as food, shelter, healthcare, and clothing. The organizations foundation considers for support are located primarily in Montgomery, Miami (south), Greene, Preble and Warren (north) counties. Grantmaking policy and specific grant decisions are made by the Governing Board following review by program staff and the Grants Committee. The size and number of grant awards are directly related to the amount of money available each year and restrictions placed upon the use of the fund. The Grants Committee reserves the right to make exceptions to the grant application process.
Funding Information
Basic Human Needs Grants are designed to fund qualified grant requests up to $15,000.
The Foundation funds
The Basic Human Needs Grants support nonprofit organizations that focus on the following, but not limited to:
- food
- clothing
- housing and/or rental assistance
- utilities assistance
- transportation assistance
- medical and/or prescription assistance
- domestic violence support
- basic toiletries and hygiene products
- basic educational assistance (for example, GED)
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 (established for at least two years and have a track record of sustainability) or have a fiscal agent with such status;
- provide direct assistance to those in need of basic physiological needs such as food, shelter, healthcare, clothing, etc.;
- benefit citizens who are homeless, poor, or hungry in the Dayton Region;
- demonstrate systemic collaboration with other human needs service providers; and
- demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in organizational strategic plans, policies or other
- documents such as an equity statement
- When evaluating projects for funding, Foundation considers the following factors:
- Comprehensive program design that addresses unmet basic human needs
- Realistic expectations and the capacity to implement the project
- Appropriately trained staff and/or volunteers
- Financial resources to start and continue the project
- Unique and unduplicated opportunity that will affect a substantial number of people
- Size and potential impact of the project.
The Foundation does not Fund
- Organizations supported largely through government funding
- Private foundations
- Arts organizations and museums
- Projects that are narrowly focused in geography, impact and number of participants
- Individuals
- Scientific, medical or academic research projects
- Sectarian activities of religious organizations
- Scholarships and travel grants
- Annual fundraising drives, ceremonies, conferences and workshops
- Public or private schools
- Endowment funds
- Cultural arts productions
- Economic development projects
- Hospitals and universities
- Publications, including books, reports and/or research papers
For more information, visit The Dayton Foundation.
