Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation Grants

The Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation Grants support innovative health projects in Trumbull County, focusing on mental health, access to care, and community safety. Grants are available to non-profit organizations that directly benefit local residents, with an emphasis on addressing disparities in health outcomes. Eligible applicants include 501(c)3 organizations and government entities, while prioritizing partnerships that align with community health improvement strategies. This rolling application process allows for continuous submissions, ensuring timely funding decisions.

NOTE: *Rolling application submission allows applicants to work on and submit their grant request at any time; all completed applications will be considered following the next deadline after submission, and funding decisions are typically made within three months of each grant cycle deadline.
The Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation seeks to improve the health and well-being of all residents of Trumbull County. We recognize that residents experience different degrees of health based on the structures, cultures and geographies in which they are situated. For example, some problems are experienced more intensely by different racial or ethnic populations; rural or urban communities; women; LGBTQAI+ persons; or people with disabilities. Therefore, the varying size and scope of our grants will reflect the different depths and complexities of these barriers to ensure all residents can equitably achieve and maintain health and well-being.
2024 Granting Priorities
Innovative projects that address the current priorities and strategies identified by the 2023-2025 Trumbull County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP):Mental Health and Substance Abuse: Priority will be given to community coalitions and collaborative efforts as well as proposals that seek to expand evidence-based practices.Access to CarePriority will be given to proposals addressing culturally congruent care, serving residents in high social vulnerability index areas, utilizing partnerships, strengthening data tools and/or advocating for policies that promote access to care.Community Conditions & Safety:Priority will be given to proposals addressing housing quality, expanding public transit access and connectivity, including pedestrian access, increasing greenspace and safe parks and/or increasing access to healthy food.Organizations and programs that address areas identified by issue-specific funds held by Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation:Needs of cancer patients and/or their familiesHospice services, care or educationDiabetes care, including prevention programs and educationOrthopedic care and/or support for patients including educationIn addition, Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation considers how an organization works and who leads the work. Strong proposals will incorporate the following:Individuals with personal knowledge or direct experience have key roles in planning & implementation.Success is clearly defined as are plans to achieve it and evaluate results toward it.Qualitative and quantitative data is used to inform approach and measure impact.Underlying social and economic challenges contributing to poor health are addressed, such as racial inequity, poverty, as well as barriers to healthy food, quality housing and safe parks/recreational spaces.Projected outcomes include change in policies, systems and environments to help make healthy options practical and readily available in an equitable manner to all residents.Requested funds will leverage other public and private funding sources.Partners from different sectors, including public health, government, education, healthcare, etc., have been engaged to develop shared priorities and strategies.

Eligibility

We make grants to organizations that are deemed not-for-profit by the IRS, such as 501(c)3s, religious organizations, schools and government entities. If you’re not registered with the IRS, you may apply through a fiscal sponsor.Activities must directly benefit residents of Mahoning or Trumbull Counties (or the surrounding areas).Grants may cover organizations' programmatic, general operating, or capital needs.If your previous request was declined, you are welcome to apply again.While we do not prohibit reapplying in a set period of time, we do not encourage multiple, frequent requests from an organization.

Ineligibility

Requests from individuals.Requests to fund activities to influence election campaigns.Requests for retroactive funding for projects that have been completed or will be completed prior to the grant award date are typically not supported.