Discretionary Grants for Nonprofits Addressing Community Nee
GrantID: 72317
Grant Funding Amount Low: $500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $75,000
Summary
This grant opportunity is offered through a community foundation serving Ohio and is accessed through an online application portal. The primary focus of the funding is to support nonprofit organizations that are tax‑exempt under U.S. law and that operate within a multi‑county area in and around Dayton. Eligible applicants are typically established nonprofit entities with a track record of serving community needs, rather than individual people or private businesses, although some linked donor funds may include academic institutions or governmental nonprofit agencies in specific grant cycles.
The foundation administers several competitive funding streams throughout the year. Core competitive grants are designed to help nonprofits launch new initiatives, expand programs, build capacity, improve facilities, or undertake special community projects that address local challenges. One competitive stream allows organizations to request support for projects that fall outside the scope of existing services and emphasize collaboration, innovation, and strategic community impact. Grant amounts for this stream vary by cycle and are generally set within a moderate range relative to project budgets, with specific guidelines on how much support may be provided in relation to total costs.
Alongside these primary competitive awards, there are smaller and more targeted grant tracks that support urgent basic needs, human services, and short‑term community priorities. These smaller awards provide flexible support for nonprofits addressing issues such as food security, shelter, healthcare access, or essential services for underserved residents. Quarterly and annual deadlines are established for these opportunities, and the review process considers community alignment and potential benefit.
The intent of the funding is to strengthen the nonprofit sector’s ability to meet pressing needs and to foster long‑term community well‑being across the Dayton area. Funds aim to enhance service delivery, expand organizational capacity, and support innovative approaches to local social, cultural, and educational challenges within the foundation’s geographic service region.
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