The African-American Community Fund (AACF) of The Dayton Foundation is accepting grant requests for its 2019 grant application cycle. All potential applicants must submit an application. The application deadline for this grant cycle is September 30, 2019. AACF 2019 Grant Cycle applications are available at http://aacfdayton.org/apply-for-grants/.
In 2018, AACF awarded over $23,000 to local nonprofits. A few examples of funded grants include diversity projects, youth initiatives, homeless outreach, cultural events and marketing. Typically amounts awarded are between $500 – $1,000. In the 2018 grants cycle, AACF awarded over $23,000 to local non-profits. The size and number of grants is determined by the amount of money available each year. A historical listing of past grant recipients can be found at http://aacfdayton.org/historical-grants/.
Organizations planning to apply for funding must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications will be accepted from organizations that benefit communities in the Dayton/Greater Miami Valley region.
Additional information is available on the African-American Community Fund’s website at www.aacfdayton.org, by e-mail at [email protected] or by calling The Dayton Foundation at 937.222.0410.
