International Institute Funds Mini-Grant

International Institute Funds Mini-Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley
Amount: Up to US $500
Last Updated: February 22, 2025

Summary

The International Institute Funds Mini-Grant, offered by the Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley, provides grants of $500 or less to organizations in Mahoning and Trumbull counties aimed at preserving and promoting cultural heritage. Eligible activities include music, dance, art, food, and education. The foundation supports public charities as defined by the IRS and encourages collaborative efforts to enhance community well-being while ensuring integrity in resource management.

Overview

Our Mission The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is a leader and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partnering with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment and making investments in the Mahoning Valley that improve the quality of life for all residents. To fulfill this mission, the Foundation will: Identify and support community based charitable purposes in the areas of arts and culture, education, community well-being, health and human services and other philanthropic interests of its donors Encourage collaborative efforts to bring diverse groups together for the benefit of the community Respond to community needs through philanthropic leadership, commitment, and compassion Demonstrate accountability and integrity in the management of resources Our History To address charitable and philanthropic needs across Mahoning and Trumbull Counties, the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, a public charity, was incorporated in 1999 by five area trust companies and community partners. International Institute Funds Mini-Grant The International Institute Funds also offers mini-grants ($500 or less) for organizations, within Mahoning and Trumbull counties, that seek to preserve and promote cultural heritage. This includes, but is not limited to, music, dance, art, food and education. Mini-grants will be made in the amount of $500 or less.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations eligible to receive grants from the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley are those determined by the IRS to be public charities. This encompasses most charitable, scientific, social service, educational, and religious organizations described in 501(c)(3) of the tax code, as well as government entities and public schools. Organizations that are not public charities may apply through a fiscal sponsor.Activities proposed by the requesting organization must directly benefit residents of Mahoning and Trumbull counties (or the surrounding area).

Ineligibility

Mini-grant funding cannot be used for general operations or to sponsor/underwrite an event.In addition, requests from individuals and for activities to influence election campaigns are not eligible while requests for retroactive funding for projects that have been completed or will be completed prior to the grant award date are not typically supported.