Critical Needs Response Initiative
The Critical Needs Response Initiative provides rapid support to nonprofit organizations addressing the most urgent challenges facing our region. These grants are made possible through the Critical Needs Response Initiative, with additional support from The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and The Bonner Foundation.
This initiative aims to help organizations experiencing funding gaps as a result of their response alleviating hunger, or other emergent needs affected by the SNAP crisis, closures and ongoing funding challenges.
The Critical Needs Response Initiative is currently accepting grant applications for 2025.
| Key Dates | |
|---|---|
| Monday, November 17 | Grant Application Opens |
| Tuesday, December 2 | Requests due at 12:00pm |
| Week of December 15 | Award and decline notices sent |
| December 2025 | Payments sent |
For more information or support, please contact:
Danny Freund
Director of Discretionary Grantmaking Activities
Email Danny Freund
Nelida Valentin
Vice President, Grants & Programs
Email Nelida Valentin