The Brighter Tomorrow Foundation Fund Grant

The Brighter Tomorrow Foundation Fund Grant, established in 1989, supports organizations serving individuals with developmental disabilities in Montgomery County. Grants up to $10,000 are available for initiatives focused on housing, lasting equipment, education, and recreation. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and local governmental agencies, while support is not available for capital campaigns or activities outside the county. This grant aims to enhance the quality of life for those with developmental disabilities.

Background
The Brighter Tomorrow Foundation (BTF), a nonprofit foundation, and Committee Advised Fund under The Dayton Foundation, was established in 1989 for the benefit of children and adults with developmental disabilities living in Montgomery County.
The Brighter Tomorrow Foundation is pleased to offer a Request for Proposal for FY 2025 for competitive grants that address the needs of organizations that serve persons with Developmental Disabilities.
Consideration will be given to proposals addressing needs in the following priority areas,  specified in rank order:

• Housing

Assistance ranging from emergency or permanent shelter to enhancement of day-to-day living conditions by providing safe living environments, improving personal care options, or fulfilling requests for specialized equipment.
Lasting Equipment
Adaptive and other equipment that makes daily life easier and safer such as accessible vans for local transportation, battery powered lifts, kids car seats, exercise and therapy equipment, and special tools.
Education
Items such as, computers, software, cameras, projection and recording equipment, art supplies, etc. which encourage and make possible new learning and working options.
Recreation
Socialization and physical fitness activities for persons with developmental disabilities, including programs that teach families how to incorporate physical exercise for their family member into their daily routines. Also includes funding for field trips, music and dance exploration and artistic creativity.
The Brighter Tomorrow Foundation can award grants up to a maximum of $10,000. The grant projects may focus on one or more of our four priority areas.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, local governmental agencies, and academic institutions.

Ineligibility

Brighter Tomorrow Foundation will not provide support for:Capital campaigns
Operating Expenses
Retroactive funding for activities that have already taken place
Staff development
Supplanting of projects or activities that have existing funding from other sources
Staff salaries or wages
Activities and projects that are directed to individuals with Developmental Disabilities living outside of Montgomery County