Opportunity Overview
The Dayton Foundation Discretionary Grants support established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the Greater Dayton region that are launching new projects, special efforts, program expansions, capital improvements, or capacity-building initiatives that address meaningful community needs. The Foundation expressly includes health among the fields it supports.
Funding and Deadline
Requests must be more than $7,500 and up to $75,000. For projects with total costs below $300,000, the Foundation states that the request generally may not exceed 25% of the overall project cost. The current application deadline is October 2, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. The official opportunity page does not state a time zone, so Atlas does not infer one.
Eligible Applicants and Geography
Applicants must be recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, have been established for at least two years with a track record of sustainability, benefit residents of the Greater Dayton region, demonstrate systemic collaboration and inclusive access, address needs not fully met by existing resources, and have completed final reporting for any prior Dayton Foundation Greenlight or Discretionary Grant. The primary service area is Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Darke, Preble, and northern Warren counties.
Program Rules and Restrictions
Priority is given to projects that use community resources efficiently, test new approaches, promote collaboration, strengthen nonprofit organizations, and address unmet needs. Discretionary grants are not intended for general operations, ongoing programs, operating deficits, individuals, scholarships, travel, fundraising events, political activities, public or private schools, endowments, or scientific, medical, or academic research. Hospitals and universities generally are not funded for internal programs. The Foundation generally does not make matching grants except where local dollars are needed to satisfy a state or federal grant condition.
N9+ / Dr. Miltie Strategic Analysis
N9+ Fit Score: 42/100. This is a broad community-foundation program rather than a telehealth-specific solicitation. A legitimate N9+ fit may exist only when an eligible nonprofit proposes a genuinely new or expanded community-health access project in which the Nonagon N9+ remote physical examination platform supports guided examinations, vitals, and telehealth-enabled clinical encounters. Atlas should not present the device as automatically allowable or force it into a project that is primarily operational.
Dr. Miltie is not the natural direct applicant because eligibility is limited to qualifying nonprofit organizations. The stronger path is applicant-led partnership with an eligible Greater Dayton nonprofit such as an FQHC or community-health organization.
Submission and Contact
Applications are submitted through The Dayton Foundation’s online grants application portal. Applicants should review the current discretionary-grant guidelines, vehicle policy when applicable, audit-exemption policy when needed, and courtesy worksheet before submission. The Foundation lists Tania Arseculeratne, Senior Community Engagement Officer, at (937) 225-9966 for questions.
Controlling source: The Dayton Foundation, Discretionary Grants and Eligibility pages.