West Virginia Arts Grants

The Susan Bradbury Animal Welfare Fund, supported by the Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF), offers grants to nonprofit organizations in Essex County, Massachusetts. These grants are specifically designed to support programs and services that provide safe havens and care for domestic and/or wild animals. The ECCF's broader mission, as evidenced by its commitment to non-discrimination, ensures that the fund aligns with principles of equity and inclusion, supporting organizations that recruit, hire, train, promote, and serve individuals without regard to various protected characteristics. The primary target beneficiaries of this fund are domestic and wild animals in Essex County, specifically those in need of safe havens and care. The impact goal is to improve animal welfare within the region by providing essential support to organizations dedicated to this cause. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the grant amount, the expectation is that the funding will enable recipient organizations to expand or enhance their animal care services, leading to a direct, positive impact on the lives of animals. The fund's priorities and focuses are clearly on animal welfare. The grants are intended to directly support the operational and programmatic needs of nonprofits working in this sector. Eligibility criteria require applicants to be qualified 501(c)3 nonprofits serving Essex County, ensuring that the grants are directed to established and legitimate organizations within the designated geographical area. The ECCF's strategic priorities, as indicated by their non-discrimination policy, suggest a broader theory of change that values community well-being through supporting diverse and inclusive organizations. While the specific theory of change for the Animal Welfare Fund is not explicitly stated, it can be inferred that by investing in animal welfare organizations, the foundation aims to foster a more compassionate and supportive community for all its inhabitants, both human and animal. Grants are for up to $5,000, with a general size between $1,000 and $10,000, and will not be awarded for individual use, sectarian or religious purposes, political purposes, debt or deficit reduction, or capital campaigns.

This fellowship provides financial support and recognition to individuals in Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia who are dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional food practices and culinary heritage in the Appalachian region.

This grant provides funding for projects that promote historic preservation, community development, and the arts in Wheeling, West Virginia, supporting individuals, businesses, and organizations working to enhance the city's cultural and historical identity.

This program provides financial support to individual craft, folk, and traditional artists across the U.S. to purchase essential tools and equipment that enhance their artistic practices.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that improve employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities in states with historically low participation rates, encouraging collaboration and sustainable solutions.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in the Mid-Atlantic region to host live performances and community engagement activities featuring artists, with a focus on accessibility and geographic diversity.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for health-related programs that address various community needs, including wellness, food insecurity, and substance use prevention.

This funding opportunity supports K-12 schools, nonprofit arts organizations, and individual artists in providing professional arts experiences to students, enhancing their exposure to performing, literary, and visual arts.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative performing arts projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, enabling multiple presenters to engage audiences through high-quality performances and community-focused activities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in West Virginia for projects that promote public engagement with the humanities through various media formats.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and tribal governments for community-based projects that celebrate and promote folk and traditional arts in the Mid Atlantic region.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in West Virginia to create or expand programs that promote inclusion, diversity, and equity within their communities.

This grant provides funding to public school teachers in Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties, West Virginia, to support innovative projects and resources that enhance student learning experiences.

This grant provides financial support for folk and traditional arts projects in designated Appalachian counties of Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia, aimed at celebrating and preserving cultural heritage through community engagement and artistic activities.

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and academic presses for the production of completed nonfiction manuscripts in the humanities, aimed at engaging public audiences in West Virginia.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and academic institutions in West Virginia for public humanities projects that engage the community through initiatives like lectures, exhibits, and research.

This grant provides funding to schools and nonprofit organizations in Monongalia County to create enriching educational programs for underprivileged children.

This grant provides funding to schools and nonprofit organizations in specific West Virginia counties to support creative educational programs that engage children in the arts and the natural world.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public institutions serving Nicholas County, West Virginia, for capital projects and special programs in areas such as arts, education, health, recreation, and youth services.