(August 28, 2025) Twenty-eight discretionary and Greenlight GrantsSM totaling $330,616 were awarded by The Dayton Foundation’s volunteer Grants Committee and approved by the Foundation’s Governing Board to address emerging needs and opportunities in the region. These grants, made possible thanks to individuals who have established unrestricted or lightly restricted charitable funds, promoted efforts in the arts and culture, health, education, human services, philanthropy and other community-building endeavors.
Discretionary grants totaling $197,773 were awarded to the following organizations.
Brigid’s Path ($20,000) to expand the recovery center’s prenatal program.
The Conscious Connect CDC ($75,000) to transform four vacant lots into a vibrant green space.
Miami Valley Public Media ($81,900) to purchase and install a generator.
Nurturing Community Cultivating Justice ($20,873) to help sustain the Dayton Dialogue on Race Relations.
The Foundation’s Greenlight Grants program assists organizations seeking quick, small grants for special projects, program expansions, capital improvements or capacity building. In recent months, $132,843 in Greenlight Grants was awarded to the following organizations.
CityWide Neighborhood Development Corporation ($7,200) to support the revitalization of Fairview Gardens.
Dayton Children’s Hospital ($5,000) to purchase an additional freezer for its community food pantry.
Dayton Equity Center ($1,000) to acquire carts, tables and additional equipment for its Food Security Department.
The Dayton Fellowship Club, Inc. ($6,600) to upgrade its electrical system, interior lighting and kitchen equipment.
El Puente Educational Center, Inc. ($7,500) to provide GED support for students.
Families of Addicts Foundation ($5,000) to train staff to work with children with learning challenges.
4 Paws for Ability ($6,000) to install an ADA-compliant automatic door opener.
Gala of Hope Foundation ($4,500) to enlist the services of a strategic development and nonprofit consulting firm.
Girls on the Run Dayton ($5,000) to purchase updated curriculum materials.
Hope Road Organization ($7,500) to help develop the Youth Arts and Nature Hub.
I Am Well Foundation ($7,500) to implement the Wellness Beyond Barriers program.
Joshua Recovery Ministries ($3,000) to support the Webster House renovations.
The Legal Kid Foundation ($5,000) to expand its Student Ambassador Program to include 60 underserved students.
Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra ($3,000) to purchase stringed instruments for the Youth Education Program.
Mosaic Institute of Greater Dayton ($7,500) to unify the East End’s Twin Towers neighborhood by creating nine mosaics.
Parkview United Methodist Church ($1,775) to purchase an AED unit for its community members and groups.
Preble County Art Association ($7,500) to establish a fully equipped stained-glass art studio.
Rachel & Friends ($3,700) to acquire kitchen equipment for meal preparation.
Victory Project ($7,500) to expand the middle school campus’s front entrance hallway.
Warren County Arts Council (ArtScape) ($7,500) to purchase materials for a glass camp and classes.
Wildflower Child & Family Center ($5,938) to develop an outdoor, multi-purpose classroom.
Women Walking West ($4,000) to implement a 24-unit ESL curriculum for women.
The Woodland Arboretum Foundation ($6,000) to purchase QR code signs for landmarks and a points-of-interest map.
World House Choir, Inc. ($3,130) to purchase two additional choral risers.
More information about The Dayton Foundation and its competitive grants programs is available at https://www.daytonfoundation.org/ or by calling (937) 222-0410.
About The Dayton Foundation
The Dayton Foundation has been the trusted charitable giving resource for thousands of individuals, families and organizations since 1921. Ranked among the oldest and largest community foundations in the nation, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.4 billion in grants since its founding, with current assets from all funds exceeding $1.17 billion. For more information about The Dayton Foundation, visit daytonfoundation.org or follow the Foundation on Facebook, X or LinkedIn.