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Dayton Rotary Announces $50,000 Grant Opportunity

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10712566_950753788283542_5550583639299676646_oThe Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation is taking applications from non-profit organizations in the City of Dayton for a Signature Grant of $50,000, which will be awarded in April 2017. The first step of the process is for local non-profits to complete a Letter of Intent (LOI) which is available on the Dayton Rotary website.

 

The LOI is due by December 31, 2016. Based upon the Dayton Rotary Foundation’s review in January 2017, some applicants will be invited to submit a full grant application, which will be made available to them by the Foundation. The deadline will be March 31, 2017.

 

The Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation is taking applications from non-profit organizations for a Signature Grant of $50,000, which will be awarded in April 2017. The first step of the process is completing a Letter of Intent (LOI) which is available on the Dayton Rotary website.

The LOI is due on December 31, 2016. Based upon the Dayton Rotary Foundation’s review in January 2017, some applicants will be invited to submit a full grant application, which will be made available to them by the Foundation. The deadline for submission will be March 31, 2017.

This will be the first Signature Grant of this type made by the Foundation. The Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the City of Dayton. The Signature Grant funding priority is to support a larger project or initiative in the City of Dayton, which is comprised of proactive programs and activities and will make a meaningful and sustainable impact and long-term change in the community.

Our three priority areas are:
· Community Enrichment: programs that drive economic development, contribute to a more well-rounded community experience and specialized learning opportunities.
· Education: innovative programming that expands access to, and improves the quality of, well-rounded educational experiences for people of all ages.
· Youth & Families: programs that ensure people of all ages and means have the ability to improve the quality of their lives.

For more information please contact Dona Vella, President, Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation at 937-275-7431 ext. 139.  Please return your LOI to Laura at the Rotary Office [email protected]

**The Foundation will also be considering their traditional $3,000 grants for the December 31st cycle but will not be accepting them for the March 31st deadline.

 

For more information please contact Dona Vella, President, Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation at 937-275-7431 ext. 139.

 

Montgomery County Solid Waste District Offers Grant Program to Encourage Businesses to Recycle More

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Local_EWH8k31!d1aFor the first time ever, the Montgomery County Solid Waste District will offer $200,000 in grant funding to promote recycling at local businesses.The district is now accepting applications for the 2014 Business Recycling Incentive Grant Program. The deadline to apply is April 25, 2014.

“I’m proud of our business leaders,” said Dan Foley, president of the Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners. “They’re an innovative group and they understand that recycling offers a good return on investment. These grants will provide them an extra incentive to do even more.”

The Business Recycling Incentive Grant funds are available on a competitive basis to all Montgomery County businesses. A total of $200,000 in funding will be available for the program, including $125,000 to fund capital equipment purchases and $75,000 for new recycling service contracts.

Funding can be used for any of the following projects:
 capital equipment purchases to initiate or expand recycling;
 new or expanded contracts for on-site recycling service;
 composting service;
 equipment, materials, and software purchases to increase or expand operations for recycling processors.

Interested applicants must attend a mandatory briefing session at 9 a.m. on March 26, 2014. The session will be held at 2550 Sandridge Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45439. Awards winners will be announced in June 2014. For an application, visit www.mcswd.org or call (937) 225-4999.

About the Montgomery County Solid Waste District
The Montgomery County Solid Waste District is an innovative collaboration between all of the jurisdictions in Montgomery County, who came together to manage solid waste and recycling for their citizens in a responsible and environmentally-sound manner. The District members include: Butler Township, City of Brookville, City of Centerville, City of Clayton, City of Dayton, City of Englewood, City of Huber Heights, City of Kettering, City of Miamisburg, City of Moraine, City of Oakwood, City of Riverside, City of Trotwood, City of Union, City of Vandalia, City of West Carrolton, Clay Township, German Township, Harrison Township,
Jackson Township, Jefferson Township, Miami Township, Perry Township, Village ofFarmersville, Village of Germantown, Village of New Lebanon, Village of Phillipsburg andWashington Township.