City of Dayton to award mini-grants of $5,000 to community groups

DAYTON — Projects and programs that benefit the Dayton community may apply for a neighborhood mini-grant of up to $5,000 from the City of Dayton.

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This may include physical improvements, marketing materials, community events and other initiatives that work to benefit the community and increase organizational capacity.

Established groups with a public purpose are invited to apply.

Past grants have gone to such projects as community gardens, park restorations, wellness outreach programs, trail improvements, the downtown murals and much more.

For more information, contact Verletta Jackson at 333-3288 or verletta.jackson@daytonohio.gov.