The Disability Foundation, a supporting organization of The Dayton Foundation, is pleased to offer a focused Request for Proposal for FY 2021 seeking competitive grants for organizations that provide direct services to, to people living with disabilities.

Focus Areas

Grants will be awarded to vetted community-based nonprofits and 501(c)(3) charitable organizations serving individuals living with disabilities that are focused on:

• Direct services to individual living with disabilities
• Expansion of Services
• Purchase of equipment for accessibility
• Remodeling to enhance accessibility
• Housing
• Lasting Equipment

Funding Information

• An organization may only submit one grant request. The value of grant(s) awarded to the same organization may not exceed $10,000 in a grant-cycle year.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, governmental non-profit agencies, and academic institutions.

Application Criteria

• Complete the Application:
  • An electronic signature is acceptable.
  • Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
  • Answers are limited to the space provided. Please use an 11 point font, and do not alter the format of this application.
• Required Documentation:
  • IRS letter of determination 501(c)(3) [if applicable].
• Application Submission:
  • Please email the completed application in Word format to Greg Darling.
  • Please email the required documents in PDF format with the application to Greg Darling.
  • Applicants will receive an email confirmation when application has been successfully submitted.
  • If there are additional questions about application, staff will contact applicants.
  • An organization may only submit one grant request for a maximum of $10,000.
  • Applications will only be considered from organizations serving people living with disabilities in the state of Ohio, with preference to southwest Ohio.
  • If organization was awarded a grant from The Disability Foundation in July 2020 for COVID Focused needs, project is not complete, and report has not been submitted, applicants may still apply for a grant in this cycle as long as it is not a continuation of the specific July 2020 awarded grant project.

For more information, visit Disability Foundation.