Dayton Foundation | Apply for a Grant

About Our Competitive Grant Opportunities

We take pride in helping Greater Dayton organizations like yours through our discretionary grants programs. These grants support and promote arts and culture, health, education, human services and other community-building endeavors.

Is my organization eligible for a grant?

Before applying for a grant, please review our grant guidelines and eligibility requirements then contact Tania Arseculeratne to discuss your project further.

Is my organization eligible for a grant?

What We Fund

From helping to expand services and organizational capacity, to funding special projects and capital campaigns, Foundation grants support a variety of efforts.

What We Fund

Grant Opportunities & Applications

Explore the Foundation’s grant opportunities to help you help others.

Grant Opportunities & Applications

Endow Your Future

Agency Funds offer simple and flexible options to grow assets for future opportunities.

Endow Your Future

Nonprofit Toolkit/Resources

Explore other resources to help you advance your mission.

Nonprofit Toolkit/Resources

Grow Enduring Assets

Many forward-thinking nonprofit organizations have established Agency Funds through The Dayton Foundation for long-term stability or to support immediate programs or opportunities. We handle the fund administration and investment management so you can focus on your mission.

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Building a Better Tomorrow Through Grantmaking

About Our Competitive Grant Opportunities

Grow Enduring Assets