AES Ohio Foundation: Community Impact Grants

The AES Ohio Foundation, a leading corporate foundation in the Dayton region, offers Community Impact Grants aimed at improving quality of life and fostering sustainability. With a focus on poverty reduction, workforce development, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, the foundation supports initiatives that address basic community needs. Organizations seeking funding must align with these priorities while demonstrating measurable outcomes and a commitment to equity.

The funding will be awarded in the first quarter of 2025.
Grants are strategically focused at improving quality of life, enhancing sustainability of organizations, and engaging volunteerism in area partner organizations.

Eligibility

Applicants must demonstrate how they meet these requirements:
The organization must be tax-exempt under the IRS Code Section 501(c)3.Your program / project should be aligned with the Foundation’s funding priorities and demonstrate measurable goals and outcomes.Your organization demonstrates a commitment to furthering diversity, equity and inclusion.Your organization’s program / project is located within AES Ohio’s 24-county service area.If you received funding in the last grant cycle (2023), a final report must be submitted before starting a new application.

Ineligibility

Requests are not considered for:

• Political campaigns or activities
• School organizations including bands, athletic teams, clubs
• Individuals
• Sponsorships
• Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, culture, gender, age or religion
• Religious organization programs administered for religious purposes
• Mass funding appeals