Summary
With federal and state funding cuts squeezing local food pantries and charities, the city is designing a grant program for nonprofits based in Reynoldsburg ahead of the 2027 budget. Council wants a hard cap, fixed award limits around $15,000, and a review committee with scoring criteria.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funding would come from the General Fund, competing with capital and staffing needs; award caps around $15,000 per organization are being considered.
Reynoldsburg-based charities like the HEART Food Pantry and Joseph's Coat, and the residents they serve.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 12, 2026
Tanika Campbell urged council to create consistent, accessible funding streams for local nonprofits like Kidz on the Blok, which served 1,100+ people at its back-to-school event.
City Council - Sep 28, 2026
With federal and state funding cuts squeezing local food pantries and charities, the city is designing a grant program for nonprofits based in Reynoldsburg ahead of the 2027 budget. Council wants a hard cap, fixed award limits around $15,000, and a review committee with scoring criteria.
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