Greenlight Grants℠
Greenlight Grants℠ from the Dayton Foundation offer rapid, flexible funding to help Greater Dayton nonprofits advance short-term science or research projects and build organizational capacity.
Funder: Dayton Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Application Deadline
Funding Amounts: $500–$7,500 per grant; awarded quarterly; short-term, project-based support
Summary: Rapid, flexible funding for Greater Dayton nonprofits to address special projects, expansions, capital needs, or capacity-building.
Key Information: Notification of funding decisions within two weeks of the deadline.
Description
Greenlight Grants℠ from the Dayton Foundation provide small, quick-turnaround grants to nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Dayton area. These grants are designed to help nonprofits address timely, discrete needs—such as special projects, program expansions, capital improvements, or capacity-building initiatives—rather than ongoing operational costs. The goal is to enable organizations to respond rapidly to immediate opportunities or challenges that can significantly advance their mission or organizational capacity.
