Deadline: 12-Nov-21
The Dayton Foundation has announced the Basic Human Needs Grants to help your organization help people in need of basic necessities in Greater Dayton.
Grants are awarded to 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations – that focus on basic human needs such as food, shelter, healthcare, and clothing. The organizations they consider for support are located primarily in Montgomery, Miami (south), Greene, Preble and Warren (north) counties.
Funding Information
- Basic Human Needs Grants are designed to fund qualified grant requests up to $ 10,000
What the Foundation will look for?
- comprehensive program design that addresses unmet basic human needs;
- project / program design that will decrease disparities and / or advance equitable outcomes for historically marginalized or disinvested populations;
- realistic expectations and the organizational capacity to execute the project;
- financial resources to continue the program / services;
- appropriately trained staff and / or volunteers;
- affect a substantial number of people; and
- size and potential impact of the project.
The Foundation will Fund
- The Basic Human Needs Grants support nonprofit organizations that focus on the following, but not limited to:
- food
- clothing
- housing and / or rental assistance
- utilities assistance
- transportation assistance
- medical and / or prescription assistance
- domestic violence support
- basic toiletries and hygiene products
- basic educational assistance (for example, GED)
- The Basic Human Needs Grants also support nonprofit organizations that need funding for:
- appliances or equipment (necessary to provide direct services for your clients)
- facility or infrastructure improvements
- general operating expenses (under special, extraordinary, and emergency situations, and when an unforeseen issue arises, organizations can apply for general operating support. However, any organization receiving general operating support through Basic Human Needs Grants must wait a year to apply for another grant after the current-grant is closed)
Eligibility Criteria
- be recognized as a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, according to the Internal Revenue Code (established for at least two years and have a track record of sustainability) or have a fiscal agent with such status;
- provide direct assistance to those in need of basic physiological needs such as food, shelter, healthcare, clothing, etc .;
- benefit citizens who are homeless, poor, or hungry in the Dayton Region;
- have a diversity / inclusion policy;
- demonstrate systemic collaboration with other human needs service providers.
For more information, visit https://www.daytonfoundation.org/grntfdns.html