Greenlight Grants
Greenlight Grants from the Dayton Foundation offer rapid, quarterly funding to nonprofits for innovative projects, expansions, and improvements 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; quarterly cycles; rapid notification within two weeks of deadline.
Summary: Quarterly, rapid-response grants supporting nonprofit projects, expansions, and improvements in Greater Dayton.
Description
Greenlight Grants, offered by the Dayton Foundation, provide small, quick-turnaround funding to nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Dayton region. These grants are awarded quarterly and support a range of initiatives, including special projects, program expansions, capital improvements, and capacity building efforts. The program is designed to enable nonprofits to address immediate community needs and access resources rapidly for impactful work.
