The Dayton Foundation is accepting applications 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: 10/02/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The Dayton Foundation awards grants to help your organization help others in Greater Dayton. Grants for public charitable purposes are awarded to a full spectrum of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations – from social services and the arts, to health and the environment – based upon worthy community efforts and the greatest community need. The programs we consider for support are located primarily in Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Darke, Preble and Warren (north) counties.
Funding Information
Discretionary grant requests range from $7,500 to $75,000. Typically, the Grants Committee awards grants for no more than 25 percent of a total project budget, not to exceed $75,000.
Grant Period
The grant cycle takes place over a three-month time frame.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a grant, your organization must:
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Be recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, according to the Internal Revenue Code;
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Be established for at least two years as a nonprofit organization and have a track record of sustainability;
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Benefit citizens in the Dayton Region;
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Address needs that are not met fully by existing organizational or community resources;
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Demonstrate systemic collaboration; and
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Demonstrate a commitment to creating opportunities and access for all individuals in organizational practices.
For more information visit The Dayton Foundation.
