Crisis Assistance Program Grants

The Crisis Assistance Program Grants, administered by The Youngstown Foundation, offer crucial funding support to 501(c)(3) organizations in Youngstown, facilitating swift responses to emergency needs. Grants are capped at $5,000, with a focus on ensuring continuity of vital services. Applications are processed within 48 hours, with funding provided within four business days.

We connect inspired people to causes they care about most, make grants to strengthen effective nonprofits, and provide leadership on key community issues to make the city of Youngstown and its surrounding areas better places.
The Crisis Assistance Program provides a resource for The Youngstown Foundation to respond quickly to emergency funding needs of qualified 501(c)(3) agencies in Youngstown and vicinity to ensure continuity of essential, direct services to clients.
Completed applications will be processed within 48 hours of receipt. Approved requests will receive funding within 4 business days.

Eligibility

CriteriaCrisis Assistance grants cap at $5,000.00.One request per agency per year will be considered.To qualify, records of the agency’s 501(c)(3), most recent audit, current board roster, executive staff roster, mission statement and history must be on file at The Youngstown Foundation or provided at time of request.

Ineligibility

Grants are generally not awarded for:

• Film, video, radio or television projects
• Endowments, debt reduction or budget deficits
• Political projects
• Religious organizations for religious purposes
• Grants or loans to individuals

Short-term events such as conferences, festivals, fundraising functions, award programs