2026 Community Engagement Grants 

The City of Dayton recognizes the value of community-based activities and their role in bringing residents together, building community and establishing a positive identity. 

Consequently, the City has established the Community Engagement Grants Program, whereby neighborhood organizations can seek funding to support community-organizing activities.

Neighborhood associations, block clubs, priority boards, and business associations located within the city of Dayton are eligible to apply. No more than one application will be accepted per organization with the maximum grant award not to exceed $1000.

  1. 1 Crowd on Main street attending DDP parade
  2. 2 Horses with riders in costumes at DDP parade
  3. 3 Person sitting in orange rocket recumbent
  4. 4 Kids riding bikes at Carillon bike park
  5. 5 Parents with kids in costumes at Gander Halloween event

GRANT APPLICATIONS

The 2026 Community Engagement Grant application will open on Monday, March 2. Applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis through October 2, 2026 or until grant funds are depleted. 

Optional Community Engagement Grant Training 

The training will be held over Zoom on Thursday, March 5 at 12:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting

  • Meeting ID: 865 3563 2294
  • Passcode: 623747
  • One tap mobile:
    • +16469313860,,86535632294#,,,,*623747# US
    • +19292056099,,86535632294#,,,,*623747# US (New York)

Grant Resources & Application

For more information, please contact Lilian Hannibal at 937-333-3273 or lilian.hannibal@daytonohio.gov.