The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) has launched the Food Security Fund to support nonprofit organizations working to ensure individuals and families across the region have consistent access to healthy, adequate food.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV)
State: Ohio, West Virginia
County: Belmont County (OH), Berkeley County (WV), Hancock County (WV), Jefferson County (OH), Marshall County (WV), Ohio County (WV), Taylor County (WV), Wetzel County (WV)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/16/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Priorities
- The Food Security Fund supports local food pantries’ efforts to provide fresh, nutritious foods for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
- Priority is given to efforts that address gaps in cold storage, distribution, sourcing, or outreach that result in more frequent or reliable access to healthy food options.
Funding Information
Grants will be awarded up to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility: Organizations must be identified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or similarly exempt such as faith-based organization, or government entity (i.e. libraries, schools, etc.)
- Serves as a food pantry in the counties of Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Tyler, and Wetzel in W.Va., and Belmont and Jefferson counties in Ohio.
- One application may be submitted in a 12 month period. If the organization has received a grant from a different CFOV grant program for food security in a similar timeline, please do not apply.
For more information, visit CFOV.
