Dayton Foundation Relaunches Discretionary and Greenlight Grant Programs |
With immediate and urgent needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic coming to an end in the Greater Dayton region, The Dayton Foundation has closed the COVID-19 Response Fund for Greater Dayton and is resuming its Discretionary and Greenlight Grants programs.
Letters of Intent for the Foundation’s next Discretionary Grants cycle may be submitted until 4 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021. More information, including eligibility requirements, is available here. You also may contact Tania Arseculeratne, Community Engagement officer, at (937) 225-9966.
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Five Questions with Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) of Montgomery County |
Did you know that the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) of Montgomery County provides supportive services not only to individuals in Montgomery County but to nonprofit organizations as well? Its mission is transforming innovative behavioral health leadership and partnerships to promote a healthy region.
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Resources for Incorporating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into Your Nonprofit Organization |
The Dayton Foundation seeks to advance community philanthropy and provide leadership to meet changing needs in our region. We are committed to decreasing disparities and advancing equity in the communities we serve. It is through this equity lens that the Foundation works to promote fairness and eliminate injustices. The Foundation’s ability to achieve this mission can best be pursued with staff and volunteers who have diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives. The Dayton Foundation believes that diversity encompasses, but is not limited to, ethnicity, race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic circumstance, physical and mental abilities, and characteristics and philosophy. More on the Foundation's diversity, equity and inclusion policy can be found here.
Is your organization seeking resources to incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion into your business model? Click here to find resources that can help you advance DEI in your business practices and help create a more well-rounded and inclusive environment for your organization.
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Grant Opportunities: The Allegro Fund and Basic Human Needs |
Performing arts organizations are invited to submit a letter of intent to the The Allegro Fund, which is dedicated to the memory of Hermene Louise Schwarz, a pioneer in performing arts education in Dayton. The fund provides grants for performing arts organizations to enrich the Dayton 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 the community. Deadline to submit an LOI is August 20 at 4:00 p.m.
Applications also are now being accepted from nonprofit organizations serving basic human needs, such as food, shelter, healthcare and clothing. Basic Human Needs grants help organizations help people in need of basic necessities in Greater Dayton, located primarily in Montgomery, Miami (south), Greene, Preble and Warren (north) counties. The deadline to apply for a Basic Human Needs grant is August 13 at 4:00 p.m.
Questions? Please contact Tania Arseculeratne, Community Engagement officer for The Dayton Foundation, at (937) 225-9966.
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July 9
Discretionary Grant LOI Due
August 13
Basic Human Needs Grant Applications Due
August 20
The Allegro Fund LOI Due
September 1
Greenlight Grant Applications Due
Rolling Applications
Greater Dayton Brain Health Foundation
Mark A. Kreusch Memorial Fund
The VISIONS Endowment Fund
For more information on current grant and rolling applications, click here.
Nonprofit Resources
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