Food Access Emergency Grants
This grant offers rapid funding to help established Mahoning Valley food access programs quickly scale up during emergencies like SNAP disruptions.
Funder: Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
Due Dates: Rolling (Requests accepted at any time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per request; larger amounts considered case-by-case for urgent needs.
Summary: Supports rapid expansion of established food access programs in the Mahoning Valley facing increased demand due to service disruptions.
Key Information: Priority to organizations with an existing relationship with the Foundation; must be operational prior to request.
Description
The Food Access Emergency Grants program from the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley provides limited, rapid-response funding to help established food assistance programs in the Mahoning Valley quickly scale up operations during periods of increased demand—such as disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or other federal services. Grants are designed to support coordinated efforts that reach multiple communities and prioritize organizations with an existing relationship with the Foundation. Applicants must demonstrate that their food access initiative was operational before the emergency and provide details on current resources, anticipated impact, and plans to meet increased needs.
