Tait Foundation Grants

The Tait Foundation Grants aim to support innovative early childhood education programs for under-resourced families and children aged 0-8 in Montgomery County, Ohio. The foundation emphasizes evidence-based practices and measurable outcomes, ensuring that grantees demonstrate solid organizational capacity and community engagement. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt non-profit organizations and adhere to specific criteria, while the foundation does not support multi-year commitments or certain restricted areas such as medical research or lobbying activities.

NOTE: The grant requestor MUST contact the office via email or telephone to discuss the prospective grant proposal and to obtain approval for its subsequent submission. Faxed grant proposals will not be accepted. Prospective grantees should obtain a complete list of the information and materials required to be included in the grant proposal from the Foundation's Executive Director. Grant requests are reviewed quarterly. Confirm deadlines with the Executive Director.
About Our Grants
Our grant applications are directly related to our strategic plan, giving us an insight on the work that’s being performed in our community and where we are needed most.
We are an active participant with the grantees to advance the impact of our mission.
The Tait Foundation focuses on programs that:

• Develop youth - particularly early childhood development programsProvide cultural enrichment experiences for underserved youth

Eligibility

The Tait Foundation funds tax-exempt non-profit organizations in Montgomery County to support their work to improve the health, well-being, and education of children aged 0-8. For those interested in applying for grants to further children’s education and intervention in Montgomery County, please review our criteria below:Applicants need to complete our application undergirded by a strong plan, which provides appropriate, quality metrics and assures the organization’s financial and operational viability.Applications should reflect clear objectives with appropriately measured outputs, outcomes, and impact.Applications should reflect persuasive methodology such as evidence based practice or promising innovation.The grant award period will not exceed a one-year time frame commitment.Applicants must demonstrate solid organizational capacity, presenting a current organizational chart and a list of Board Members and Officers, and demonstrating diversity of background among Board Members.The application should describe community input and connection, as well as demonstrate cultural awareness and/or competence.Grant awards will be made to financially viable entities. Applicants must provide:Information about current or potential funding from other sources (generally, no more than 10% of an organization’s funding should rely on a grant from The Tait Foundation).Financial validation via reviewed or audited financial statements.Most recent Form 990.A sound and realistic program and organization budget must be provided.If previously funded by The Tait Foundation, applicants who did not meet the previous grant’s outcome metrics must provide an explanation, and an end of grant assessment must be completed.

Ineligibility

The Tait Foundation chooses not to make multi-year grant commitmentsThe Foundation does not support:Medical research or equipment Operating budges or annual fund drivesEmergency requests for cash programsEndowment fundsReligious programs or activitiesLobbying or propaganda activities