Food Access Emergency Grants
The Food Access Emergency Grants provide rapid funding to Mahoning Valley organizations expanding established food assistance programs in response to emergencies like federal SNAP benefit cuts.
Funder: Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted any time)
Funding Amounts: Generally up to $5,000 per award; higher amounts considered case-by-case.
Summary: Rapid-response grants for organizations expanding food assistance in the Mahoning Valley due to emergency disruptions (e.g., SNAP cuts).
Key Information: Priority to established programs and existing CFMV partners; efforts must have been operational before the emergency.
Description
The Food Access Emergency Grants program provides rapid, flexible funding to organizations in the Mahoning Valley that are addressing urgent food insecurity caused by disruptions in federal programs like SNAP. The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley (CFMV) prioritizes coordinated efforts that can quickly scale existing food access programs or collaborations reaching multiple communities. Funding is intended to bridge gaps and help organizations meet increased demand for food assistance during emergencies.
