William Swanston Charitable Fund
Forecasted
William Swanston Charitable Fund supports organizations’ operations and projects in health, education, and children’s services to reduce disparities among children in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties.
This grant was recently updated
Applications for the William Swanston Charitable Fund are now closed, changed from open. Applications for the Q1 2027 cycle will open in mid-November.
Funder: Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typically up to $10,000; usually no more than half of total project costs
Summary: Supports organizations helping children in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties thrive through health, education, and children’s services.
Key Information: Applicants without IRS nonprofit status may apply through a fiscal sponsor.
Description
The William Swanston Charitable Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley (CFMV), supports innovative projects that prevent or reduce risk factors contributing to disparities among children in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. Its commitment includes children who have experienced crises, abuse, neglect, or dependence on external systems for care. Funding supports general operations and specific programs or projects.
The fund’s 2026–2028 focus areas span health and wellness, education, and children’s services. Priorities include mental and behavioral health, access to care, trusted health information, educational milestones, juvenile justice, and the intersection of child welfare with parental substance abuse or incarceration. The fund considers both how organizations work and who leads them, emphasizing lived experience, measurable results, cross-sector partnerships, and underlying social and economic challenges.
