The Dayton Foundation awards discretionary grants to a full spectrum of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations – from social service to the arts to health and the environment – based upon worthy community efforts and the greatest community need.
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: 07/05/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
Generally, grants are awarded to help launch new projects not addressed by existing organizations or to support special efforts of already-established, not-for-profit organizations in the Dayton Region. The programs consider for discretionary support are located primarily in Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Darke, Preble and Warren (north) counties.
TDF 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.

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.
The grant cycle takes place over a six-month time frame.

Eligibility Criteria

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;
benefit citizens in the Dayton Region
 address needs that are not met fully by existing organizational or community resources;
demonstrate systemic collaboration; and
demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in organizational strategic plans, policies or other documents, such as an equity statement.

TDF Generally does not funds

Projects that are narrowly focused in geography, impact and number of participants
General organizational operations and ongoing programs
Individuals
Scientific, medical or academic research projects
Operational deficits or reduced or lost funding
Sectarian activities of religious organizations
Scholarships and travel grants
Annual fundraising drives, ceremonies, conferences, workshops, special or one-time events
Public or private schools
Endowment funds
Art exhibits
Cultural arts productions, with the exception of funding costs associated with creating original works
Economic development projects
Hospitals and universities for internal programs
Matching grants (unless local dollars are needed to fulfill a condition for a state or federal grant)
Multi-year or large-dollar requests (unless they are grants committee and governing board initiatives)
Publications, including books, reports, research papers .

For more information, visit The Dayton Foundation.