Greenlight Grants
Dayton Foundation's Greenlight Grants offer rapid, quarterly funding to Greater Dayton nonprofits for special projects, expansions, capital improvements, and capacity building that address immediate community needs.
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 grants supporting nonprofit projects, expansions, capital improvements, or capacity building in Greater Dayton with a streamlined application and fast turnaround.
Description
Greenlight Grants are small, rapid-response grants awarded quarterly by the Dayton Foundation to nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Dayton area. These grants are intended to provide timely funding for special projects, program expansions, capital improvements, or capacity-building initiatives that address immediate needs or unique opportunities in the community. The program is designed for quick turnaround: all applicants are notified within two weeks after the application deadline.
