Greater Dayton Conservation Fund
Forecasted
The Greater Dayton Conservation Fund from the Dayton Foundation supports innovative research and conservation projects in the Great and Little Miami River watersheds of Southwest Ohio.
Funder: Dayton Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 total pool per cycle; individual award sizes not specified; one-year projects typical
Summary: Supports innovative conservation projects that protect, restore, and enhance the Great Miami and Little Miami River watersheds in Southwest Ohio.
Key Information: Forecasted grant—dates and details may shift; confirm on program site before applying.
Description
The Greater Dayton Conservation Fund, managed by The Dayton Foundation, provides competitive funding for projects that protect, restore, or enhance the natural environment within the Great Miami and Little Miami River watersheds in Southwest Ohio. The fund seeks innovative initiatives that deliver measurable environmental benefits, with a focus on ecological restoration, watershed health, and biodiversity. Eligible projects should be designed to improve river systems and their surrounding habitats, and must serve the 19-county region covered by these watersheds.
