Attention fund holders: during the first week of October, The Dayton Foundation will be transitioning to a new accounting system. This is an internal update and will not affect your gift-giving, grantmaking or access to Donor Express. Thank you in advance for your patience as we work to serve you better!

Discretionary Grants

Discretionary Grants are awarded twice 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 already-established not-for-profit organizations in the Dayton Region.

Letter of Intent Deadlines: January 5, 2024, July 5, 2024