The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is seeking applications for its William Swanston Charitable Fund.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
State: Ohio
County: Mahoning County (OH), Trumbull County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The William Swanston Charitable Fund will prioritize their grant making in 2026-2028 for innovative projects that prevent or reduce the risk factors that can create disparities and create opportunities for all children in Mahoning and Trumbull counties to thrive in the following areas:
- Health and Wellness, with priorities on Mental & Behavioral Health, Access to Care, and Health Information
- Education, with priorities on Kindergarten Readiness, 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency, 8th Grade Math Proficiency, and High School Graduation/College & Career Readiness
- Children’s Service, with priorities on youth involved in the justice system, and the intersection of child welfare with parental substance abuse and/or incarceration
Funding Information
Funding is typically available up to $10,000.
Selection Criteria
They also consider how an organization does its work and who leads it. Strong proposals incorporate a combination of:
- Clearly defined metrics for success
- People with direct experience of the issues being addressed involved in planning and implementation
- Highly engaged partners from a range of sectors
- Plans to address underlying social and economic challenges
For more information, visit CFMV.
