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West Virginia Community Development Grants

Explore 63 grant opportunities

READY Nonprofits
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This program provides free training and funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region, helping them build capacity to better address community challenges and improve their operational effectiveness.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants
$7,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
LIVE UNITED Grant
$5,000
United Way of the Eastern Panhandle
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson counties of West Virginia to support programs that improve youth opportunities, financial security, mental and physical health, and community resilience.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Survey and Planning Grant Program
Contact for amount
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports historic preservation projects, such as surveys and educational initiatives, primarily for Certified Local Governments, but also available to various non-profit and educational organizations.

Community Development
State governments
Youth Environmental Education
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to engage youth in environmental education and stewardship projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay region, focusing on hands-on learning and community action.

Community Development
City or township governments
Central Appalachia Living Traditions (CALT) Experiences Grants
$10,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
PM Company Spirit of Giving Grant
Contact for amount
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist vulnerable and underserved communities in Wood County, WV, and Washington County, OH, to improve their essential services and overall quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Two Rivers Giving Circle Grant
$2,500
Community Foundation of the Eastern Panhandle
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan counties, West Virginia, that are working on projects related to historic preservation, natural resource conservation, and sustainable practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Women’s Giving Circle Grants
$5,000
Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Central West Virginia that empower women and girls through education, economic empowerment, health initiatives, and violence prevention strategies.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Rivers Community Action Mini-Grant Program
$2,500
West Virginia Rivers
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to grassroots organizations in West Virginia for community-led initiatives that promote environmental justice and clean water through advocacy, education, and civic engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits
Nicholas County Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Nicholas County Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Food Security Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities that operate food pantries in the Upper Ohio Valley, helping them improve access to fresh and nutritious food for individuals and families facing food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Southern Documentary Fund Production Grant
$15,000
Southern Documentary Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonfiction filmmakers from the American South, providing $15,000 each to elevate diverse stories and creators currently in production.

Arts
Individuals
Special Presenter Initiatives
$5,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in specific U.S. regions to present professional performing artists and engage their communities through public performances and activities.

Arts
Nonprofits
West Virginia Humanities Minigrants
$2,000
West Virginia Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in West Virginia to create public humanities programs, such as lectures, workshops, and exhibits, that engage communities with literature, history, and the arts.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations within 20 miles of a Food Lion store to help alleviate hunger by purchasing food for communities in need.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Henry A. Jordan, M.D., Preservation Excellence Fund
$7,500
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support for innovative preservation projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, aimed at fostering collaboration among public agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations to protect cultural and natural resources.

Community Development
Nonprofits
YCF Community Grants
$5,000
Your Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofits and public institutions in specific West Virginia counties to address basic needs like food and housing, as well as to support community-based addiction prevention initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Capacity Building Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofits and local governments in the Chesapeake Bay region to strengthen their organizational capacity and enhance community and environmental initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
GoodUse Program to help Nonprofits Improve Facility Efficiency
$100,000
Southface Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations in specific U.S. regions for energy efficiency upgrades to their existing buildings, helping them save on utility costs and enhance sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits