Shop Local grants are awarded to Yellow Springs/Miami Township nonprofits explicitly for the purchase of food and supplies from Yellow Springs businesses for special events and meetings. We have heard feedback from many local businesses about their desire to support the work of nonprofits, but they are often asked to supply nonprofits’ events for a reduced cost, which affects their bottom line. This grant arises from the need for local businesses to be paid fully for their services. 

Grants in this category can be awarded up to $500 and are reviewed within two weeks of submission on a rotating basis. Organizations can apply for one Shop Local Grant per 12-month period. 

Eligibility

• Registered 501c3 nonprofit in Yellow Springs or Miami Township
• If the request comes from a non-501c3 organization, an agreement must be in place with a fiscal sponsor that is a qualifying 501c3 organization before the application is submitted.