FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ for Grant Program Applicants
1. What types of projects does the Gala of Hope Foundation fund?
We fund projects that align with our mission, including cancer research, patient and
family support and advocacy, access to improved treatments, prevention, or early
detection, and other Board-approved special initiatives.
FAQ for Grant Program Applicants
1. What types of projects does the Gala of Hope Foundation fund?
We fund projects that align with our mission, including cancer research, patient and
family support and advocacy, access to improved treatments, prevention, or early
detection, and other Board-approved special initiatives.
FAQ for Grant Program Applicants
1. What types of projects does the Gala of Hope Foundation fund?
We fund projects that align with our mission, including cancer research, patient and
family support and advocacy, access to improved treatments, prevention, or early
detection, and other Board-approved special initiatives.
2. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in or serving the
Greater Dayton region (see below for the list of counties). Projects must align with one
or more of the Foundation’s funding priorities.
2. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in or serving the
Greater Dayton region (see below for the list of counties). Projects must align with one
or more of the Foundation’s funding priorities.
2. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in or serving the
Greater Dayton region (see below for the list of counties). Projects must align with one
or more of the Foundation’s funding priorities.
3. What is the Greater Dayton region?
This refers to the 14-county area defined by the Dayton Development Coalition:
Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Fayette, Greene, Logan, Mercer, Miami,
Montgomery, Preble, Shelby, and Warren Counties.
3. What is the Greater Dayton region?
This refers to the 14-county area defined by the Dayton Development Coalition:
Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Fayette, Greene, Logan, Mercer, Miami,
Montgomery, Preble, Shelby, and Warren Counties.
3. What is the Greater Dayton region?
This refers to the 14-county area defined by the Dayton Development Coalition:
Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Fayette, Greene, Logan, Mercer, Miami,
Montgomery, Preble, Shelby, and Warren Counties.
4. When are grant applications accepted?
We offer two grant cycles per year:
Spring Cycle: Application opens April 1, closes April 30.
Fall Cycle: Application opens September 1, closes September 30.
4. When are grant applications accepted?
We offer two grant cycles per year:
Spring Cycle: Application opens April 1, closes April 30.
Fall Cycle: Application opens September 1, closes September 30.
4. When are grant applications accepted?
We offer two grant cycles per year:
Spring Cycle: Application opens April 1, closes April 30.
Fall Cycle: Application opens September 1, closes September 30.
5. How much funding can we request?
There is no minimum or maximum grant amount. Requests should be appropriate to the
scope of the project and the organization’s capacity.
5. How much funding can we request?
There is no minimum or maximum grant amount. Requests should be appropriate to the
scope of the project and the organization’s capacity.
5. How much funding can we request?
There is no minimum or maximum grant amount. Requests should be appropriate to the
scope of the project and the organization’s capacity.
6. Can we apply for multi-year funding?
Yes. Grant terms may extend up to four (4) years depending on the scope of work and
at the discretion of the Board.
6. Can we apply for multi-year funding?
Yes. Grant terms may extend up to four (4) years depending on the scope of work and
at the discretion of the Board.
6. Can we apply for multi-year funding?
Yes. Grant terms may extend up to four (4) years depending on the scope of work and
at the discretion of the Board.
7. Can we hold more than one grant?
Yes. Organizations may hold more than one active grant award at a time. However, to
be considered for additional grant opportunities, all required outcome and expenditure
reports for current grants must be up to date.
7. Can we hold more than one grant?
Yes. Organizations may hold more than one active grant award at a time. However, to
be considered for additional grant opportunities, all required outcome and expenditure
reports for current grants must be up to date.
8. What documents are required for the application?
Required documents include:
IRS determination letter
Most recent Financial Statements (balance sheet and income statement) and/or Audit
Project budget and narrative
8. What documents are required for the application?
Required documents include:
IRS determination letter
Most recent Financial Statements (balance sheet and income statement) and/or Audit
Project budget and narrative
9. How are applications evaluated?
Applications are scored based on alignment with funding priorities, potential for impact,
organizational capacity, budget clarity, and other standard review criteria.
9. How are applications evaluated?
Applications are scored based on alignment with funding priorities, potential for impact,
organizational capacity, budget clarity, and other standard review criteria.
9. How are applications evaluated?
Applications are scored based on alignment with funding priorities, potential for impact,
organizational capacity, budget clarity, and other standard review criteria.
10. Will there be an interview or site visit?
Some applicants may be invited to participate in an interview or host a site visit if
additional information is needed.
10. Will there be an interview or site visit?
Some applicants may be invited to participate in an interview or host a site visit if
additional information is needed.
11. When will we hear back about our application?
Spring Cycle funding decisions are typically made by June 30, and Fall Cycle funding
decisions are typically made by December 31. Applicants will be notified within 10
business days following the Board’s decision.
11. When will we hear back about our application?
Spring Cycle funding decisions are typically made by June 30, and Fall Cycle funding
decisions are typically made by December 31. Applicants will be notified within 10
business days following the Board’s decision.
12. Can we receive feedback if our application is declined?
Yes. Applicants are welcome to request feedback after receiving their decision
notification.
12. Can we receive feedback if our application is declined?
Yes. Applicants are welcome to request feedback after receiving their decision
notification.
13. Who can I contact with questions?
Please reach out to the Foundation by email at information@galaofhope.net with any
questions during the application process.
13. Who can I contact with questions?
Please reach out to the Foundation by email at information@galaofhope.net with any
questions during the application process.
© Gala of Hope 2025
3500 Pentagon Blvd Suite 500
Beavercreek, OH 45431
937-204-3620
information@galaofhope.net
© Gala of Hope 2025
3500 Pentagon Blvd Suite 500
Beavercreek, OH 45431
937-204-3620
information@galaofhope.net