The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley currently lists its Emergency Grants program as always available, with no application deadline. The program is intended for eligible nonprofit and public organizations facing urgent, unforeseen needs that materially affect the health, safety, and well-being of Mahoning Valley residents.
Emergency priorities
CFMV identifies two emergency pathways: unexpected loss of public funding and unplanned emergency situations. Priority pathways include the social safety net for health, safety, and basic needs; support for vulnerable communities; nonpartisan advocacy for essential social services; and community resilience. Examples of qualifying emergency situations include water or fire damage, unexpected equipment failure, or rapid response to an urgent community need. Budget shortfalls and repairs caused by deferred maintenance are not eligible.
Funding
Emergency Grants are generally available up to $5,000, with additional resources potentially available case by case. The current Emergency Grant instructions do not state a mandatory fixed match or cost-share percentage. CFMV’s general grant FAQ says the Foundation usually does not cover more than half of a project or initiative’s total costs, so applicants should confirm project-specific financing expectations with CFMV.
Eligibility
CFMV states that eligible grantees include organizations recognized as public charities under the Internal Revenue Code, including most charitable, scientific, social-service, educational, and religious organizations described under section 501(c)(3), as well as government entities and public schools. Organizations that are not public charities may apply through a fiscal sponsor. Proposed activities must benefit residents of Mahoning or Trumbull Counties or the surrounding area, subject to the specific emergency request.
How to request emergency funding
There is no deadline. An organization first emails a brief explanation to grants@cfmv.org with the subject line [Your Organization Name] – Emergency Grant Request. If CFMV determines the request is eligible, staff provide a link to a brief online application. CFMV says staff generally respond to the initial inquiry within two to three business days and will make every effort to provide a funding decision within two weeks after application submission.
The public Emergency Grant instructions do not enumerate a separate mandatory attachment list for the initial inquiry. Applicants should follow the current portal requirements if invited to submit the brief application and review the Foundation’s current Grantseeker’s Guide before filing.
Atlas assessment
Atlas Opportunity Score: 72/100. The program has legitimate Ohio health and safety relevance, especially for urgent social-safety-net needs, vulnerable populations, and unexpected failure of essential equipment or services. The small award size and emergency-only standard limit broader program-development use.
N9+ Fit Score: 8/100. Unexpected equipment failure can qualify in principle, but the program does not establish a routine clinical-device, telehealth, or remote-examination procurement pathway. The Nonagon N9+ device and platform should not be positioned unless a real unforeseen emergency exists and CFMV confirms the specific expense is eligible.
Dr. Miltie/QC Healthcare direct-applicant fit: 0/100 under the published eligibility structure. This is an applicant-led charitable/public-entity emergency funding program, not a general vendor procurement.
Controlling source
Official source: Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley — Grant Opportunities.