Allegro Fund
Allegro Fund supports nonprofit performing arts organizations serving Greater Dayton, funding dance, theater, and music projects that bring organizations and audiences together and enrich community life.
Funder: Dayton Foundation
Due Dates: April 1, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Contact the program officer for award amounts and grant duration
Summary: Supports nonprofit performing arts organizations serving Greater Dayton through dance, theater, and music projects that enrich community life.
Key Information: The Allegro Fund has its own grant program, with separate application guidelines and deadlines.
Description
The Allegro Fund, a fund of the Dayton Foundation, supports nonprofit performing arts organizations serving Greater Dayton. Dedicated to the memory of Hermene Louise Schwarz, a pioneer in Dayton’s performing arts education, it connects her legacy with support for dance, theater, and music that enrich community life.
The fund emphasizes work that brings organizations and audiences together. Its priorities include collaboration among organizations, projects involving residencies or guest artists, and performances that engage the community. These priorities guide support for performing arts projects that contribute to the cultural life of Greater Dayton.
