Greenlight Grants are small, quick grants awarded to local, nonprofit organizations in need of funding for special projects, program expansions, capital improvements or capacity building.
Donor Name: The Dayton Foundation
State: Ohio
County: Montgomery County (OH), Miami County (OH), Greene County (OH), Darke County (OH), Preble County (OH) and Warren County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $500 – $7,500
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 they consider for support are located primarily in Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Darke, Preble and Warren (north) counties.
Funding Information
This competitive grant opportunity is designed to fund qualified grant requests from $500 – $7,500.
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;
- benefit citizens in the Dayton Region;
- address needs that are not met fully by existing organizational or community resources;
- demonstrate systemic collaboration; 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
- 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
For more information, visit The Dayton Foundation.