Emergency Grants
Emergency Grants from the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley provide rapid funding for nonprofits facing urgent, unexpected situations affecting community health or safety.
Funder: Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
Due Dates: Rolling (no deadline; applications accepted anytime)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per grant; larger awards possible case-by-case.
Summary: Provides rapid-response funding to nonprofits facing urgent, unforeseen financial needs impacting community health, safety, or well-being.
Key Information: Funding decisions typically within two weeks; time-sensitive, unanticipated needs only.
Description
The Emergency Grants program from the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley offers fast, flexible funding to nonprofit organizations experiencing urgent and unanticipated financial needs. Grants are intended to address critical situations that significantly affect the health, safety, and well-being of Mahoning Valley residents, such as sudden loss of public funding or emergencies like disasters, equipment failure, or rapid increases in community need. Priority is given to organizations aligned with social safety net support, advocacy for essential services, and community resilience efforts.
