VISIONS: An Eye for the Future Fund (Vandalia-Butler City Schools)
The VISIONS: An Eye for the Future Fund from Dayton Foundation supports innovative, educator-led projects that advance science and learning in Vandalia-Butler City Schools.
Funder: Dayton Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (priority) | December 6, 2026 (final)
Funding Amounts: No formal minimum or maximum; typical total annual awards $15,000–$25,000; award size based on project scope.
Summary: Supports innovative, student-focused projects by Vandalia-Butler City Schools educators, enabling classroom and school-wide enhancements.
Key Information: Preference given to applications received by Nov. 1; only teachers and staff in Vandalia-Butler City Schools are eligible.
Description
The VISIONS: An Eye for the Future Fund is a grant program administered by The Dayton Foundation through the Vandalia-Butler Foundation. It is designed to support creative, innovative educational projects within the Vandalia-Butler City School system (Vandalia, Ohio). The fund encourages teachers and staff to propose initiatives that enrich student learning, enhance classroom environments, or introduce new educational experiences. Projects can range from small-scale classroom improvements to larger school-wide endeavors, provided they directly benefit students.
The program is intentionally flexible and responsive, with multiple review cycles throughout the academic year, allowing for timely implementation of funded projects. The fund has a long-standing commitment to supporting educator-driven ideas that go beyond the district’s routine budget, fostering lasting impact for students.
