Priority Needs Fund
The Priority Needs Fund supports collaborative research projects in Troy, Ohio, focused on transportation, childcare, mental health, and affordable housing using a DEI approach.
Funder: Troy Foundation
Due Dates: February 16, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | November 16, 2026
Funding Amounts: No fixed maximum; recent annual allocations: $260,000 (2021), $385,189 (2022); typical awards vary based on project scope.
Summary: Supports projects in Troy, Ohio that address priority needs—childcare, transportation, housing, and mental health—based on a community assessment.
Key Information: Projects must demonstrate impact on Troy residents and are encouraged to use a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens.
Description
The Priority Needs Fund, established by the Troy Foundation, is designed to support projects that address the most urgent needs in the Troy, Ohio community, as identified by a comprehensive 2020 community needs assessment. The fund targets four strategic focus areas: public transportation, childcare, behavioral and mental health services, and affordable housing. The goal is to improve the well-being of Troy residents by funding initiatives that deliver measurable impact in these domains. Projects that demonstrate collaboration among organizations and apply a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) lens are especially encouraged.
