Greenlight GrantsSM
The Dayton Foundation's Greenlight Grants support nonprofit special projects, program expansions, capital improvements, and capacity building 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 grant; quarterly awards; decisions within 2 weeks of each deadline.
Summary: Quarterly small grants supporting nonprofit special projects, expansions, capital improvements, and capacity building in Greater Dayton.
Description
Greenlight GrantsSM are quarterly, competitive grants provided by the Dayton Foundation to support nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Dayton area. These grants are designed to fund special projects, program expansions, capital improvements, and capacity building initiatives. The program is made possible by donors whose contributions are largely unrestricted, allowing the Foundation’s Grants Committee and Governing Board to allocate funds where they are most needed in the community.
