The Dayton Foundation's Basic Human Needs Grants fund nonprofit research and projects that address food, shelter, healthcare, and clothing needs in Greater Dayton.
Funder: Dayton Foundation
Due Dates: February 12, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | August 13, 2026 | November 12, 2026
Funding Amounts: Award amounts vary; supports nonprofit projects meeting urgent basic needs in Greater Dayton.
Summary: Supports Greater Dayton nonprofits providing food, shelter, healthcare, and clothing to individuals and families in need.
The Basic Human Needs Grants program, offered by the Dayton Foundation, is dedicated to strengthening nonprofit organizations in the Greater Dayton area that provide essential resources such as food, shelter, healthcare, and clothing. These quarterly grants are intended to help local nonprofits address both immediate and ongoing hardships faced by vulnerable individuals and families throughout Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Preble, and northern Warren counties in Ohio. The program aims to bolster the capacity of service providers to ensure access to basic necessities for those most in need.