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
City: Dayton
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/11/2022
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.
What We Generally Fund
The Basic Human Needs Grants support nonprofit organizations that focus on the following, but 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. However, any organization receiving general operating
- support through Basic Human Needs Grants must wait a year to apply for another grant after the current-grant is closed).
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 (Please note, in most cases, this is different from the non-discrimination policy.
- demonstrate systemic collaboration with other human needs service providers.
What they Look for in a Project
- comprehensive program design that addresses unmet basic human needs;
- project/program design that will decrease disparities and/or advance equitable outcomes for historically marginalized or disinvested populations;
- realistic expectations and the organizational capacity to execute the project;
- financial resources to continue the program/services;
- appropriately trained staff and/or volunteers;
- affect a substantial number of people; and
- size and potential impact of the project.
For more information, visit Basic Human Needs Grants.