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 $1.4 million in grants in 2024, with $822,000 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
Boys & Girls Club of Dayton
Future Ready Focus
$50,000
Clothes That Work
Preparing the Next Generation: Workforce Development for a Stronger Future
$50,000
University of Dayton
Statehouse Civic Scholars and DC Flyers Student Intern Programs
$52,000
Wright State University Foundation
Academic Advantage Program & Artificial Intelligence Initiative
$52,000
Health and human services
American Red Cross
Disaster relief services in our region, including Home Fire Campaign
$50,000
Dayton Children’s Hospital
On Our Sleeves® children’s mental health and capital campaign
$75,000
East End Community Services
The East End Whole Family Service Hub
$50,000
Greater Dayton Public Television (Think TV)
Brick by Brick Programing
$75,000
The Foodbank Dayton
Backpack Program and Distribution Event
$50,000
United Way of Greater Dayton
Strong Families Fund
$50,000
The arts
Dayton Art Institute
Presenting Sponsor Community Education Programming Series
$50,000
Dayton Live
General operations
$50,000
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance
Artistic operations for the 2025 season
$120,000
WYSO Public Radio
The Center for Community Voices
$50,000
Power Grant recipients
In the past decade, the AES Ohio Foundation has awarded 184 Power Grants and one Community Power Grant, totaling nearly $10 million to community partners in the Miami Valley, including the recipients listed above and the following organizations:
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Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
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YMCA of Greater Dayton
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The Contemporary of Dayton
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Crayons to Classrooms
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Daybreak
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Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
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Friends of Levitt Dayton
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Gem City Market
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Habitat for Humanity
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K12 Gallery and TEJAS
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Murphy Theatre
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Muse Machine
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Omega Center for Families
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Rebuilding Together Dayton
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St Vincent de Paul Social Services
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Sinclair Community College Foundation