Food Access Emergency Grants
This grant rapidly funds established Mahoning Valley food access programs to help them expand and meet urgent community needs during emergencies.
Funder: Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
Due Dates: Rolling (no deadlines)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per grant; larger amounts considered case-by-case; rapid decision process.
Summary: Supports rapid expansion of established food access programs in the Mahoning Valley during emergencies, prioritizing organizations with prior Foundation relationships.
Key Information: Emergency grants are for programs operational prior to the crisis; requests can be submitted at any time.
Description
Food Access Emergency Grants from the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley are designed to address urgent disruptions to essential food programs in the Mahoning Valley, such as those caused by federal government shutdowns or sudden loss of SNAP benefits. The program focuses on quickly expanding existing food access initiatives—especially those with established community partnerships and a proven track record—by providing rapid, flexible funding in response to heightened community needs. Priority is given to organizations with an existing relationship with the Foundation, and applicants must demonstrate that their food access work was operational before the emergency request.
