Developing our talent

Power Grants create long-term community impact by supporting new and innovative programs in AES Ohio’s 24-county service territory.

The AES Ohio Foundation awarded $1.5 million in grants in 2025, with $745,000 in Power Grants. These investments support innovative growth initiatives with non-profit partners, benefiting people and communities in West Central Ohio.

 

Collectively these projects are transforming the landscape of the Miami Valley by removing barriers, improving health outcomes and fostering a more diverse and inclusive community.

Education and employment readiness

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Boys & Girls Club of Dayton

21st Century Club Campaign

$125,000

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Dayton Society of Natural History

A River Runs Through Us Campaign

$150,000

Health and human services

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American Red Cross

Disaster Relief & Home Fire Preparedness

$50,000

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Dayton Children’s Hospital

On our Sleeves Mental Health Public Awareness Campaign

$75,000

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Miami Valley Hospital Foundation

CareFlight: Care in the Air Campaign

$50,000

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Ronald McDonald House Charities Dayton

Keeping Families Close to Care Campaign

$50,000

 

The arts

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Dayton Art Institute

2026 Exhibition Series Presenting Sponsor

$75,000

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Dayton Performing Arts Alliance

Support of Artistic Operations

$110,000

Urgent community needs

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Greater Dayton Public Television

Brick by Brick: Solutions for a Thriving Community

$60,000

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 below for more information.

Power Grant recipients

In the past decade, the AES Ohio Foundation has awarded 193 Power Grants and one Community Power Grant, totaling $10 million to community partners in West Central Ohio, including the recipients listed above and the following organizations:

  • Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

  • Clothes that Work

  • Crayons to Classrooms

  • Daybreak

  • Dayton Contemporary Dance Company

  • East End Community Services

  • 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

  • The Contemporary of Dayton

  • The Foodbank Dayton

  • University of Dayton

  • United Way of Greater Dayton

  • Wright State University Foundation

  • WYSO Public Radio

  • YMCA of Greater Dayton