Discretionary Grants - Dayton Foundation
Discretionary Grants from the Dayton Foundation support Greater Dayton nonprofits, funding new projects and special efforts to address unmet community needs across a broad range of fields.
Funder: Dayton Foundation
Due Dates: January 5, 2027 (Application) | July 2, 2027 (Application) | October 1, 2027 (Application); all by 4:00 p.m.
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Summary: Discretionary Grants support new projects and special nonprofit efforts addressing unmet community needs in Greater Dayton.
Key Information: Applicants must be tax-exempt organizations serving the Greater Dayton region.
Description
The Dayton Foundation’s Discretionary Grants support a broad spectrum of nonprofit work in the Greater Dayton region. Awarded three times a year, these competitive grants help launch new projects addressing needs not met by existing organizations and support special efforts undertaken by established nonprofit organizations. The Foundation’s competitive grantmaking encompasses arts and culture, health, education, human services and other community-building endeavors.
The program is made possible by donors who place little to no restrictions on their funds. This flexibility allows the Foundation’s volunteer Grants Committee and Governing Board to identify where community need is greatest and direct support accordingly.
