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Dayton Foundation | Discretionary Grants How to Apply – Discretionary Grants Senior Community Engagement Officer The Dayton Foundation awards discretionary grants to a full spectrum of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations – from social service to the arts to health and the environment – based upon worthy community efforts and the greatest community need.
Generally, grants are awarded to help launch new projects not addressed by existing organizations or to support special efforts of already-established, not-for-profit organizations in the Dayton Region. The programs we consider for discretionary support are located primarily in Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Darke, Preble and Warren (north) counties. The size and number of grants awarded varies for each grant cycle.
This is directly related to the amount of money available and the restrictions our donors place upon the use of certain funds. Additionally, requested grant amounts must be more than $7,500 and up to $75,000 and no more than 25 percent of the overall cost for projects below $300,000. 1.
Ensure that your organization is eligible to apply for a Dayton Foundation discretionary grant. 2. View our Discrtionary Grants Orientation video to learn more about our grant process.
3. Review the Foundation’s guidelines for discretionary 4. Review the Foundation's Policy for Vehicle Purchases .
5. If your organization does not have an audit, please review the Audit Exemption 6. Submit an application.
The application provides the Foundation with an overview of your funding request. The application is available on the Foundation's new grants application portal. A courtesy worksheet can be downloaded to help you collect your answers before entering them in the online portal.
Please Note: If your organization has received a discretionary grant from The Dayton Foundation, you must submit a final report on how the grant was used. January 5, 2026, by 4:00 p. m.
June 29, 2026, by 4:00 p. m. October 2, 2026, by 4:00 p.
m. Grants Program Orientation (Virtual only) A pre-recorded session is available here . Watch Our Online Grants Orientation Contact Tania Arseculeratne , senior Community Engagement officer, at (937)
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Please briefly summarize your proposal including: (a) an overview of your request; (b) how it will work/how the problem will be addressed; (c) who it will serve; (d) who is involved in your project (partnerships and collaborations); (e) how exactly will The Dayton Foundation funds be spent; and (f) a timetable for implementation of the project. (Maximum 4,000 characters with spaces)
Please tell us what specific changes you have made internally and/or externally to advance opportunities and access for all individuals. (Maximum 500 characters with spaces)
Please share any challenges you have experienced in creating opportunities and access for all individuals and how The Dayton Foundation can help you in your efforts in this journey. (Maximum 500 characters with spaces)
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits established at least two years with a track record of sustainability, benefiting citizens in the Greater Dayton region. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $7,500 - $75,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Discretionary Grants (The Dayton Foundation) – June 29, 2026 are due June 29, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Discretionary Grants (The Dayton Foundation) – June 29, 2026 is funded by The Dayton Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 2 required documents: Online application form and Itemized project/program request budget with revenue and expenses. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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