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
Counties: Montgomery County (OH), Miami County (OH), Greene County (OH), Preble County (OH), Warren County (OH)
Type of the Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/12/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Details:
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 they consider for support are located primarily in Montgomery, Miami (south), Greene, Preble, and Warren (north) counties.
Funding Information
Basic Human Needs Grants are designed to fund qualified grant requests up to $10,000.
What they Generally Fund
The Basic Human Needs Grants support nonprofit organizations that focus on the following, but are 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)
The Basic Human Needs Grants also support nonprofit organizations that need funding for:
- appliances or equipment (necessary to provide direct services for your clients)
- facility or infrastructure improvements
- general operating expenses (under special, extraordinary, and emergency situations, and when an unforeseen issue arises, organizations can apply for general operating support.
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;
- have a diversity/inclusion policy.
- demonstrate systemic collaboration with other human needs service providers.
For more information, visit The Dayton Foundation.