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Funding Priorities for 3 Grant Opportunities Updated
MAHONING VALLEY, OHIO – The three funding opportunities of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley – Western Reserve Health Foundation, Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation and the William Swanston Charitable Fund – have updated their funding priorities for 2026 through 2028 to align their efforts with local health agencies’ community health improvement plans, or CHIPs. An updated…
Community Foundation Awards $717K to Close 2025
MAHONING VALLEY, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has awarded $717,438 through its fourth and final competitive grant cycle of the year, supporting work ranging from the construction of a school library to state-level advocacy work. With support from fundholders and the Foundation’s discretionary funds, $222,341 was awarded through the CFMV General Grant. Meanwhile, three of CFMV’s supporting foundations accounted for more than half of funds disbursed this…
Carrying the Torch: The Trumbull County Veterans Memorial Fund
In the heart of downtown Warren, where High Street meets Mahoning Avenue, the Trumbull County Veterans’ Memorial stands as a solemn tribute to those who served. Since its dedication on Veterans Day, November 11, 2008, the memorial has become more than a monument – it is a gathering place for remembrance, a teaching space for…
CFMV Expands Giving Tuesday & Beyond with $64,500 Match
MAHONING VALLEY, Ohio –As part of its annual Giving Tuesday & Beyond campaign, the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and several generous community sponsors are committing $64,500 to match donations that support the long-term sustainability of more than 50 local nonprofits. The highlight of this year’s campaign are the two Power Hours on Giving…
Community Foundation Awards $174K in Scholarships to 95 Students
MAHONING VALLEY, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley (CFMV) proudly announces that 95 students from across the Mahoning Valley have been awarded scholarships totaling $173,924 to support their higher education goals this year. This year, 124 awards were made from 29 different scholarship funds held at CFMV, benefiting students from 17 local high schools and…
Community Foundation Awards $640K to Nonprofits
MAHONING VALLEY, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has awarded $640,112 through its third-quarter grant cycle, funding 53 nonprofits meeting the needs of local residents. With support from fundholders and the Foundation’s discretionary funds, $244,500 was awarded through the CFMV General Grant. Meanwhile, three of CFMV’s supporting foundations accounted for more than half of funds disbursed this grant cycle; the Western Reserve Health Foundation awarded…
Fund for Women & Girls Honors 5 as ‘Gems of the Valley’
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Fund for Women & Girls, a community-led fund at the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, put the spotlight on the work of five incredible women at its Gems of the Valley event on Oct. 16. The honor recognizes women doing important work to make the Valley a better place for…
Community Foundation Awards $722K to Nonprofits Serving Valley
MAHONING VALLEY, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has awarded $722,414 through its second-quarter grant cycle, funding 55 nonprofits meeting the needs of local residents. With support from fundholders and the Foundation’s discretionary funds, $293,235 was awarded through the CFMV General Grant. Meanwhile, three of CFMV’s supporting foundations accounted for more than…
Fund for Women & Girls Awards 3 Grants to Women-Led Organizations
YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio – Donors and supporters of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s Fund for Women & Girls recently heard presentations from three local nonprofits and awarded the annual Impact Builder Grants to organizations working with young women in the Valley. As a community-led fund, supporters of the Fund for Women & Girls have…
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Expands Emergency Grant Program to Support Local Nonprofits
MAHONING VALLEY, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley (CFMV) today announced the expansion of its Emergency Grant program to address increasing challenges faced by local nonprofit organizations due to recent unprecedented changes in federal funding. This expansion comes as many nonprofit organizations who have been providing a wide variety of services and…
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