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The Disability Foundation 2026 Grant Cycle is a grant from The Disability Foundation, a supporting organization of The Dayton Foundation, providing competitive funding for direct services to people with disabilities. Eligible projects include accessibility equipment, housing modifications, transportation assistance, and expansion of support services.
Organizations serving residents in Clark, Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Hamilton, Butler, Preble, and Warren counties in Ohio may apply. The foundation prioritizes programs that increase independence, community integration, and quality of life for individuals with physical, developmental, or cognitive disabilities.
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Below are the details of each grant to assist you in determining which opportunity is best for your organization or project. Have a question? Give us a call.
We’re happy to help. Senior Community Engagement Officer Since our founding in 1921, The Dayton Foundation and its fund holders have awarded $1. 5 billion in grants to nonprofits to support education, arts and culture, animal welfare, housing and more.
While the majority of grants are advised by our fund holders, our competitive grants are made possible thanks to donors who have placed little to no restrictions on their funds, allowing the Foundation’s volunteer Grants Committee and Governing Board to determine where need is greatest. These small quick grants are awarded quarterly for special projects, program expansions, capital improvements or capacity building.
This competitive grant opportunity is designed to fund qualified grant requests from $500 to $7,500. All applicants will be notified within two weeks of the deadline as to whether or not a grant has been awarded. 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. Deadlines: March 2, 2026, June 1, 2026, September 1, 2026, December 1, 2026, by 4:00 p. m.
Contact Tania Arseculeratne , senior Community Engagement officer, at (937) Discretionary Grants are awarded three times a year to a full spectrum of tax-exempt organizations to help launch new projects not addressed by existing organizations or to support special efforts of established not-for-profit organizations in the Greater Dayton region. Application Deadlines: January 5, 2026, June 29, 2026, October 2, 2026, by 4:00 p. m.
Contact Tania Arseculeratne , senior Community Engagement officer, at (937) Foundation Funds that Accept Grant Applications There are a number of Foundation funds that carry out their own grant programs with separate grant application guidelines and deadlines. African-American Community Fund The African-American Community Fund (AACF), is a component fund of The Dayton Foundation.
The fund awards grants annually for public charitable purposes to organizations: from social services to mentoring and education, and from health and wellness to the arts. AACF accepts grant applications from qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in the Dayton/Greater Miami Valley area.
Dedicated to the memory of Hermene Louise Schwarz, a pioneer in Dayton's performing arts education, this fund provides grants for performing arts organizations to enrich the community through dance, theater and music.
Priority will be given to organizations that show collaboration with other groups, projects that utilize residencies or guest artists and performances that engage Deadline: September 24, 2026 Contact Karen Gruenberg , program officer, at (937) 225-9928 for more Basic Human Needs Grants help your organization help people in need of basic necessities in Greater Dayton.
Grants are awarded quarterly to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations that focus on basic human needs, such as food, shelter, healthcare and clothing. The organizations we consider for support are located primarily in Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Preble and Warren The application is available on the Foundation's new grants application portal 30 days prior to each deadline.
A courtesy worksheet can be downloaded to help you collect your answers before entering them in the online portal. Deadlines: February 12, 2026, May 14, 2026, August 13, 2026, and November 12, 2026, by 4:00 p. m.
Contact Karen Gruenberg , program officer, at (937) 225-9928 for more Brighter Tomorrow Foundation Fund Montgomery County, Ohio, organizations (501(c)(3) charities, local governmental agencies and academic institutions) that serve individuals with developmental disabilities are invited to apply for this once-yearly grants program.
The grant application period extends over two months, from mid-September until the first Friday in November. Grant decisions are made in January, and grantees are notified at that time. For 2025, the Brighter Tomorrow Foundation can award grants up to a maximum of $10,000.
The grant projects should focus on one or more of our five priority areas found on our website.
Centerville-Washington Foundation A fund family of The Dayton Foundation, The Centerville-Washington Foundation accepts and reviews grant requests for programs that meet the following criteria: to launch new projects that represent a unique and unduplicated opportunity for the community, to support established organizations for special purposes and to generate matching funds from government or nonprofit organizations that benefit the citizens of Centerville and Washington Township.
Charles D. Berry Foundation The Charles D. Berry Foundation is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations whose missions are focused on performing and visual arts, community enrichment, providing access to education, serving the needs of underserved populations and improving health outcomes.
Community Foundation for Kettering Fund Projects and activities supported by the Community Foundation for Kettering must benefit residents of the Greater Kettering area, with applicants recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The foundation generally makes grants to support start-up or new projects currently not addressed by existing organizations, or special efforts by existing organizations to undertake unique activities or projects. Deadlines: April 15, 2026 and October 15, 2026 Contact Kate Spencer , in our Donor Services department, at (937) 225-9952 for more information.
Dayton Legal Heritage Foundation Fund This fund serves to benefit Greater Dayton citizens by awarding grants to nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies that run programs to improve the practice of law and elevate the awareness of legal and justice systems. Rolling Application Deadline: Now accepting applications Contact Kate Spencer , in our Donor Services department, at (937) 225-9952 for more information.
Dayton Youth Enrichment Fund This fund was established to help broaden perspectives, pique curiosity and inspire a love of learning and exploration by providing support for nonprofit organizations to help youth participate in summer enrichment programs or outside summer camps. Enrichment programs and summer camps should give students the chance to grow in leadership, music, arts, STEM and a variety of academic and technology skills.
Deadline: February 26, 2026. Applications are accepted by invitation only. Contact Karen Gruenberg , program officer, at (937) 225-9928 for more Grants support the care and aid of deserving seniors in need residing within the City of Middletown.
The Dayton Foundation will issue an annual Request for Proposals to senior-serving organizations in the Middletown area. Deadline: March 19, 2026. Applications are accepted by invitation only.
Contact Karen Gruenberg , program officer, at (937) 225-9928 for more Fund for Higher Education Former NCR chairman Robert S. Oelman established The Fund for Higher Education in 1988 to permanently endow funding for projects that will improve the quality of and access to higher education in the Dayton Region.
The Dayton Foundation issues an RFP to area colleges and universities for projects that will increase the range of higher educational services to students or that offer the promise of substantially improving the quality of these services. Deadline: Closed. Applications are accepted by invitation only.
Contact Karen Gruenberg , program officer, at (937) 225-9928 for more information. Greater Dayton Conservation Fund The Greater Dayton Conservation Fund will not be accepting grant applications in 2026. The next grant cycle will open in January 2027.
This adjusted timeline allows the Fund to build additional resources and increase the overall impact of future grant awards. Please check back in early 2027 for application details and Contact Kate Spencer , in our Donor Services department, at (937) 225-9952 for more information. Rike Family Scholarship Fund In 1987, the Rike family established this fund to award grants to one or more private K-8 schools in Greater Dayton.
Awards are made on a biennial basis and cover a period of two school years. The size of awards varies from $1,500 to $1,900 annually. Applicants must be a private school, accredited by the State of Ohio and offer a general course of studies within Montgomery Contact Amber Smith , donor services team lead, at (937) 225-9946 for more information.
Robert and Helen Harmony Fund for Needy Children The Harmonys established their fund in 1993 to provide quality camping opportunities for children in Montgomery, Greene, Clark, Darke, Miami, Preble, Butler or Warren counties in Ohio, who otherwise would not be able to attend camp because of financial need.
In order to receive Harmony campership funds, a camp must be a resident camp and offer a broad range of nature and recreational programs (as opposed to nature camps only) with properly trained staff. Medical/specialty camps offering residential programs for children also are encouraged to apply. Eligible camps must be accredited for the camping season by the American Camping Association or by a comparable accrediting agency.
Awards are made annually. Deadline: October 1, 2026. Applications are accepted by invitation only.
Contact Karen Gruenberg , program officer, at (937) 225-9928 for more information. The Disability Foundation The Disability Foundation, a supporting organization of The Dayton Foundation, offers competitive grants for organizations that provide direct services to people living with disabilities, or to improve access to services for people living with disabilities.
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, governmental non-profit agencies, and academic The Physicians' Charitable Foundation of the Miami Valley The Physicians' Charitable Foundation of the Miami Valley awards grants to organizations that serve the surrounding seven counties, including Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Darke, Clark, Preble and Warren counties.
Grants are awarded for a variety of public charitable purposes which broadly encompass healthcare needs and at-risk populations. Together We Thrive: Del Mar Grants for Older Adults Together We Thrive: Del Mar Grants for Older Adults, offered by The Dayton Foundation, are awarded to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations that focus on addressing the needs of older adults in Greater Dayton.
The organizations we consider for support are located primarily in Montgomery, Miami, Greene and Preble counties. The size and number of grant awards are directly related to the amount of money available. Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026, by 4:00 p.
m. Vandalia-Butler Foundation A fund of The Dayton Foundation, the Vandalia-Butler Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations that benefit citizens in the Vandalia-Butler community.
To be eligible for a grant, an organization must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, be nondiscriminatory and address needs that are not met fully by existing organizational or Rolling Application Deadline VISIONS: An Eye for the Future Fund Teachers or staff members in the Vandalia-Butler City School system may submit grant requests for a project or program that benefits students in a particular school or classroom.
No request is too large or too small. The committee reviews grant requests in September, January and April, with funds disbursed shortly afterward. Deadline: The application period runs each year from August 26 to December 6.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Established nonprofits (501(c)(3)), governmental nonprofit agencies, academic institutions located in the eligible Ohio counties. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $10,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Midlands Gives (Giving Day Campaign) is a grant from Central Carolina Community Foundation, a year-round online giving platform and community fundraising initiative serving nonprofits across 11 counties in the Midlands region of South Carolina. Since 2014, the campaign has raised more than $32 million for hundreds of local nonprofits through 18,000 or more annual donations. Eligible participants are nonprofits operating in the Midlands region supported by the Foundation, which holds over $275 million in assets and more than 500 charitable funds. The most recent campaign deadline was March 12, 2026.
The Fields Artist Fellowship is a prestigious two-year, $150,000 award offered through a partnership between Oregon Humanities and the Oregon Community Foundation. The fellowship supports Oregon-based artists and culture bearers who use creative and cultural practice to drive social change in their communities. Up to four fellows are selected each cycle, with eight finalists receiving $10,000 each. Eligible applicants must have at least five years of professional artistic practice, three years of Oregon residency, and demonstrated community engagement. Artists of all mediums may apply, including writers, filmmakers, visual artists, and performance artists. The selection process prioritizes underrepresented perspectives and geographic diversity across Oregon.