Power Grants are aimed at creating long-term community impact by supporting new and innovative programs through local non-profit organizations.
The AES Ohio Foundation awarded grants totaling more than $1.3 million in 2022, including nearly $900,000 in Power Grants, which are strategic investments aimed at area partner organizations supporting new or continued innovative growth initiatives that will make a long-lasting impact on the people and communities in the Dayton Region. Collectively, these projects are transforming the landscape of the Miami Valley – attracting businesses, fueling growth and improving the quality of life for our families and neighbors.
Fueling poverty reduction
American Red Cross Miami Valley Chapter
Disaster relief services in our region, including Home Fire Campaign
$50,000
East End Community Services
Whole family service and wellness hubs
$50,000
YMCA of Greater Dayton
New Northwest Health and Wellness Center
$50,000
United Way of Greater Dayton
Education, income and health programs to our communities through the Strong Families Fund
$100,000
Accelerating workforce development
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Science education designed for students, teachers and families
$50,000
YWCA Dayton
Youth programs and Girls LEAD!
$50,000
University of Dayton
Statehouse Civic Scholars and DC Flyers Student Intern Programs
$54,000
Wright State University
Alternate energy projects, degree completion and student success program
$75,000
Supporting economic development and the arts
Dayton Art Institute
Art education and special exhibitions
$50,000
Dayton Live
The Official Energy Sponsor of Dayton Live
$50,000
WYSO Public Radio
Community Voices program and economics and development reporting
$50,000
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
55th Anniversary Performance Season: Etchings
$50,000
Dayton Children’s
On Our Sleeves® children’s mental health and capital campaign
$75,000
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance
Artistic operations and recognition as presenting sponsor of the Masterworks series
$130,000
Note to organizations seeking Power Grants
The AES Ohio Foundation is committed to awarding at least two Power Grants each year, one at the $100,000 level and one at the $50,000 level. Our commitment for Power Grants is for a one-year period. Requests for multi-year grants will be considered, but must be applied for and reviewed annually. Additional information may be requested as background for these grant applications. See How to apply for more information.
Power Grant recipients
Over the past ten years, the AES Ohio Foundation has awarded 121 Power Grants and one Community Power Grant totaling nearly $9 million to community partner organizations around the Miami Valley, including the recipients list above as well as:
- Boys and Girls Club
- Clothes that Work
- The Contemporary of Dayton
- Crayons to Classrooms
- Cultureworks
- Daybreak
- Friends of Levitt Dayton
- Gem City Market
- Habitat for Humanity
- K12 Gallery and TEJAS
- Murphy Theatre
- Muse Machine
- Omega Center for Families
- Rebuilding Together Dayton
- St Vincent de Paul Social Services
- Sinclair Community College Foundation
- ThinkTV Network