Greenlight Grants
Dayton Foundation Greenlight Grants offer quick, quarterly funding for nonprofit projects, expansions, capital improvements, or capacity building in Greater Dayton.
Funder: Dayton Foundation
Due Dates: March 2, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | September 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 (all by 4:00 p.m.)
Funding Amounts: $500–$7,500 per award; rapid notification (within two weeks of deadline); quarterly cycles.
Summary: Quarterly, quick-turnaround grants for nonprofit projects, expansions, capital improvements, or capacity building in Greater Dayton.
Description
Greenlight Grants are designed to provide small, rapid-response funding for nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Dayton area. These grants are awarded quarterly and are intended to support special projects, program expansions, capital improvements, or capacity-building initiatives. The aim is to enable organizations to address timely needs and opportunities, helping them respond and grow in impactful ways. All applicants are notified of funding decisions within two weeks of the submission deadline, making this a particularly responsive funding opportunity.
