The Community Foundation for Kettering makes grants to launch new or start-up projects that provide services that are not currently being offered by an existing organization.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for Kettering
State: Ohio
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Projects and activities supported by the Community Foundation for Kettering must benefit residents of the Greater Kettering area, with applicants recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The foundation generally makes grants to support start-up or new projects currently not addressed by existing organizations, or special efforts by existing organizations to undertake unique activities or projects.
The Community Foundation for Kettering has created with the sole purpose of providing charitable support for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for Kettering residents. They connect local needs to the generosity of donors who want to see the impact of their gift-giving right here in Kettering.
Funding Information
$1,000 to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Grant requests must meet two criteria to be eligible
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The applicant must be a recognized, tax-exempt organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Proposed projects must benefit residents of Kettering through charitable, cultural, social, educational or recreational activities and programming. The nonprofit does not have to be located within the city of Kettering.
The Foundation is primarily interested in funding projects that
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Promote volunteer efforts
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Bring together the resources of multiple organizations
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Test or demonstrate new and innovative techniques or approaches for solving important community problems
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Cannot be accomplished within the existing resource base
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Provide a one-time funding source for a self-sufficient, longer-term effort, or
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Encourage more efficient use of community resources and promote coordination, cooperation and sharing among organizations and the elimination of duplicate services.
Ineligibility
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Establish or add endowment funds
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Provide primarily for travel
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Provide funding to individuals
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Fund specific research
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Support religious activities
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Contribute to annual fundraising drives and award ceremonies
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Provide the principle financial support of an organization or activity
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Provide general operating support to organizations, or
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Reduce organizational operating deficits.
For more information, visit The Dayton Foundation.
