Small Grants Program

The Small Grants Program was established by Priyakant "P.K." Desai, an original Board member of the Greene County Community Foundation who passed in 2015. P.K. supported the program with a gift of real estate.

Geographic Scope: Greene County, Ohio

Focus Areas: Capital items for charitable organizations. Grants go towards projects that have a well-planned approach to solving a problem and delivering services.

Eligible Organizations

• Primary: Charitable organizations exempt from federal taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
• Secondary: Non-501(c)(3) organizations may be eligible if there is documented charitable activity
• Requirement: All organizations must benefit Greene County, Ohio

Capital Items Funded

Permanent or semi-permanent items such as:

• Park benches
• Shelving
• Tires
• Other capital equipment

Award Details

• Maximum Award: $1,000 or less

Contact Information

Xenia, OH 45385

Fax: (937) 458-2063

How to Apply

1. Complete the Grant Request Form - Download and fill out the Small Grants Program Request Form with all required information
2. Prepare Project Overview - Include a detailed overview of your project
3. Submit Application - Mail the completed application and project overview to:

Greene County Community Foundation dba Greene Giving
Attn: Philanthropy Committee
941 West Second Street
Xenia, OH 45385

1. Contact for Questions:
   • Phone: (937) 458-2066
   • Fax: (937) 458-2063