Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation Grant

The Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation, operated under the umbrella of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, is committed to improving the health and well-being of residents in Trumbull County, Ohio. The foundation is grounded in a mission to achieve health equity through strategic investments that serve as catalysts for systemic change. It holds a vision of a county where all residents, regardless of race, gender, income, or background, have the opportunity and capacity to thrive. In pursuit of this vision, the foundation supports initiatives that dismantle barriers to equitable health outcomes and encourages continuous community engagement and cross-sector collaboration. The foundation’s grantmaking process is guided by the priorities set forth in the 2023–2025 Trumbull County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). It funds innovative projects targeting three core areas: mental health and substance abuse, access to care, and community conditions and safety. Within these areas, emphasis is placed on collaborative approaches, culturally competent care, data-driven strategies, and policy advocacy. Proposals that utilize evidence-based practices, promote transportation and pedestrian connectivity, expand greenspaces and safe parks, or improve access to healthy food are considered high priority. In addition to the CHIP-aligned priorities, the foundation provides targeted support through issue-specific funds. These include grants that address the needs of cancer patients and their families, hospice services and education, diabetes care and education, and orthopedic support. Projects that effectively incorporate individuals with lived experience into their planning and implementation processes are particularly encouraged. Strong proposals will also demonstrate a clear definition of success, integrate qualitative and quantitative data, and address broader systemic challenges such as racial inequity and poverty. Applicants must apply through the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s online grant portal. The fourth quarter grant cycle is currently open, with a final submission deadline of October 15, 2025. There are no indicated pre-application requirements or steps. While specific application questions and estimated time requirements are not disclosed in the public-facing documents, applicants are encouraged to consult the foundation’s Grantseeker Resources and Tutorials for further guidance. Priority is given to organizations that are active participants in the Healthy Community Partnership, a regional cross-sector initiative aligned with CHIP goals. Interested applicants who are not yet connected to the Partnership are encouraged to reach out to Robin Perry at rperry@HCPMahoningValley.com or 330-743-5555 to initiate engagement. The foundation also encourages leveraging additional public and private funds and forming multi-sectoral partnerships to strengthen proposals. All grants are reviewed with attention to the project's alignment with the foundation’s values: equity and inclusion, continuous learning, community partnership, respect, commitment, and accountability. While no specific award amounts are published, the foundation states that grant sizes will vary in accordance with the scope and depth of barriers addressed. Applications are reviewed quarterly, and the next anticipated cycle following the current one is expected to begin in early July 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to consult the Grantseeker Resources and to engage with the Healthy Community Partnership for stronger alignment with funding priorities.