Emergency Grants (Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley)

Emergency Grants (Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley) is sponsored by Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley. The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley offers emergency grants for eligible nonprofit organizations facing urgent funding needs due to the loss of public funding or unplanned, emergency situations that significantly affect the health, safety, and well-being of residents.

Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Expands Emergency Grant Program to Support Local Nonprofits - Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Expands Emergency Grant Program to Support Local Nonprofits MAHONING VALLEY, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley (CFMV) today announced the expansion of its Emergency Grant program to address increasing challenges faced by local nonprofit organizations due to recent unprecedented changes in federal funding.

This expansion comes as many nonprofit organizations who have been providing a wide variety of services and support across the region experience significant budget constraints that threaten their ability to maintain critical programs for Mahoning Valley residents.

“While the Community Foundation cannot fill all funding gaps, we are committed to stepping in where we can to make a meaningful difference,” said Sarah Lowry, Senior Director of Community Impact at CFMV. “By enhancing our Emergency Grant program, we aim to help sustain the vital network of nonprofit resources that our community depends on during this period of uncertainty.

” The expanded Emergency Grant program will evaluate requests based on four key pathways: Supporting essential social safety net services Protecting vulnerable community members Enabling effective advocacy efforts Building long-term community resilience Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, churches, government agencies, and organizations working with qualified fiscal sponsors.

CFMV has committed to a streamlined review process with responses, and in some cases grant decisions, within 2-3 business days of application. Grant decisions will prioritize: Impact on community health and safety Alignment with CFMV’s vision and values Emergency Grants are generally available up to $5,000, with additional resources available on a case-by-case basis.

For complete program details and application information, please visit CFMV. org/grants or contact CFMV’s office at grants@cfmv. org .

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley strives to be a leader and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partnering with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment and making investments in the Mahoning Valley that improve the quality of life for all residents. The Community Foundation is the only local foundation with certification from the Community Foundation National Standards Board.