Stephen D. Tanner Children’s Enrichment Fund Grants

The Stephen D. Tanner Children’s Enrichment Fund is a grant initiative managed by Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia, Inc. (YCF), an organization dedicated to promoting philanthropy and building endowment funds for the benefit of local communities. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, YCF works to support programs that improve the quality of life throughout North Central West Virginia, including Monongalia County. The Stephen D. Tanner Children’s Enrichment Fund specifically targets the enrichment of underprivileged children within Monongalia County through funding that facilitates creative and impactful educational projects. This grant program is designed to provide support for school-based personnel and nonprofit organizations offering enrichment programs to underserved children in the region. Eligible applicants include all traditional public elementary schools in Monongalia County, with a preference for Title I schools. The grant is accessible to a wide range of school-based staff including general education teachers, school counselors, mental health professionals, music and visual arts educators, and program specialists. Additionally, local nonprofit organizations that provide enrichment programming for underserved children may apply. The grants are intended to support initiatives that offer enriching experiences for students, especially those that incorporate project-based learning, cross-curricular activities, and parental involvement. However, grant funds may not be used for travel expenses or any activities that require or suggest out-of-pocket contributions from students or their families. The awarded funds must be used during the school year in which they are granted, ensuring that the benefits are realized promptly within the local educational ecosystem. Funding awards are capped at a maximum of $2,500 per project. While matching funds are not required, applicants are encouraged to seek such funding to enhance project impact. However, matching contributions may not be solicited from students or their families under any circumstances. The grant selection process emphasizes thoughtful program design and sustainable impact on the children served. Applicants must submit their proposals through YCF’s grant portal, selecting the Stephen D. Tanner Children’s Enrichment Fund program specifically. First-time users of the portal must create a new account. Multiple grant programs may be open concurrently, so applicants are advised to review descriptions carefully to ensure they apply under the correct opportunity. The application window for the 2024–25 cycle is now closed, and recipients have been announced. Information regarding the 2025–26 funding cycle will be available in late summer 2025. Interested applicants should check the YCF website at that time for updated details. For additional information, inquiries can be directed to YCF at P.O. Box 409, Morgantown, WV 26507 or by calling 304-296-3433.