TO APPLY
Priyakant “P.K.” Desai passed in 2015 after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, but he was an original member on the Board of Directors for the Greene County Community Foundation. “P.K.” Desai’s idea was to establish the Small Grants Program, and he supported the opportunity with a gift of real estate. “P.K.” Desia was born in India, moved to the United States in 1968, settling in the City of Xenia in 1973 with his spouse, Usha Desai, as both being medical professionals. Greene Giving offers the small grants program for capital items. The grants go towards projects that have a well-planned approach to solving a problem and delivering services.
Who Qualifies:
Awards generally will be made to charitable organizations exempt from federal taxation under section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grants may be allowed to non 501(C)(3) organizations if there is documented charitable activity. All organizations must benefit Greene County, Ohio.
Capital Items:
These items are permanent or semi-permanent. Examples include park benches, shelving, tires.
How Much:
Grants are limited to $1,000.00 or less.
How to Apply:
Fill out/follow the directions on the request form and send the application along with project overview.
Greene Giving Grant Applications may be mailed to:
Greene County Community Foundation dba Greene Giving
Attn: Philanthropy Committee
941 West Second Street
Xenia, OH 45385
Phone: (937) 458-2066
Fax: (937) 458-2063
TO DONATE
Donating to the Small Grants Program
If you would like to make a donation to the Small Grants Program, credit card gifts may be made through our secure online portal.
Checks can be made payable to Greene Giving, please write in the memo section “Small Grants Program” and send to:
The Greene County Community Foundation
941 West Second Street
Xenia, OH 45385
No gifts are too small or too big.
