Greenlight Grants
The Dayton Foundation's Greenlight Grants fund rapid-response, impactful projects by nonprofits in Greater Dayton to address immediate needs or opportunities through special projects, expansions, or improvements.
Funder: Dayton Foundation
Due Dates: March 2, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | September 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: $500–$7,500 per award; decisions within two weeks of deadline; quarterly cycles.
Summary: Quarterly grants for nonprofit special projects, expansions, capital improvements, or capacity building in Greater Dayton.
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 support special projects, program expansions, capital improvements, or capacity building initiatives that address immediate needs or seize timely opportunities. The program is designed to help organizations quickly implement impactful projects that benefit the local community.
