Grants are awarded twice during the year. Proposals need to be received by midnight on the application deadline in order to be considered for that cycle. If the deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday the proposals need to be received by midnight the Friday before the deadline.

Grants seekers (schools, churches, 501©3 and government agencies) are encouraged to ask for not more than 25% of their total project if their total project exceeds $10,000.  If project total is below $10,000, the grant seeker should use their discretion, with the understanding that the DAF usually does not support the entire funding of the project or program.  Additionally, the DAF typically does not make more than a $25,000 grant for any one organization in one fiscal year.

The Defiance Area Foundation uses the GoApply software. To determine if you are eligible for a grant, please review the grant guidelines.  To apply for a grant, click the Apply Now button above to register and submit your grant application. Please provide all the requested information on the grant application.

If you have questions prior to submitting your application, please call (419 ) 782-3130.