Nicholas County Community Foundation Grant

The Nicholas County Community Foundation (NCCF) is a local philanthropic organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Its mission is supported through its competitive grantmaking programs aimed at strengthening the county’s nonprofit sector. NCCF recognizes the value that a diverse and well-resourced nonprofit community brings to residents, and it invites eligible organizations within the county to apply for annual unrestricted grants that are awarded based on community priorities and impact. The foundation’s unrestricted grant program focuses primarily on capital and equipment expenditures and special programs in areas such as arts and culture, education, health and human services, recreation, and youth and family services. NCCF prioritizes funding for projects that are one-time in nature, respond to unmet or emerging needs, serve broad segments of the community, expand existing programs, or help launch new initiatives within already-established organizations. It also encourages the submission of proposals for seed funding and matching grants that can help leverage additional resources. NCCF explicitly states that unrestricted grant funds will not be awarded for general operating costs, annual campaigns, endowments, religious activities with sectarian purposes, debt repayment, or participation in travel-related events like conferences and exchange programs. Furthermore, grants will not support political activity or lobbying. Each award is valid for one year only, though project extensions or scope modifications may be permitted upon approval by the grant distribution committee. Applications for the 2025 grant cycle are currently being accepted, with a firm submission deadline of September 1, 2025. Applicants will be notified of the decision on or around November 1, 2025. It is important to note that grantees must not begin work on proposed projects until after receiving formal notification of funding. NCCF emphasizes that no activities should commence in advance of this award notice. While specific application questions and instructions are housed in the 2025 Application Form and Guidelines, prior recipients of 2024 grants are reminded to submit their final reports by May 1, 2025. NCCF does not disclose individual point-of-contact names or email addresses in its grant program materials, but provides a general phone number for inquiries: (304) 872-0202. The Nicholas County Community Foundation’s grants process is designed to serve the local community responsibly by investing in sustainable and meaningful projects. Applicants are encouraged to propose ideas that align with the foundation’s strategic priorities, demonstrate community benefit, and provide clear implementation plans.

Submit only complete applications with all required documents and adhere strictly to the 5 p.m. September 1, 2025 deadline.