West Virginia Employment Labor and Training Grants
Explore 23 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 7, 2023
This initiative provides financial support to students in manufacturing and skilled trades programs at institutions near Dow facilities, helping them overcome financial barriers to complete their education and advance their careers.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Sep 12, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots organizations in Appalachia to enhance their skills and capacity for social change through training and development.
Application Deadline
Nov 5, 2024
Date Added
Sep 4, 2024
This grant provides funding to partnerships and organizations working to improve water quality and habitats in the Chesapeake Bay watershed through innovative practices that reduce nutrient and sediment pollution.
Application Deadline
Oct 1, 2024
Date Added
Sep 3, 2024
The Beckley Area Foundation is offering a community grant of $1000 to $10,000 for the 2024-2025 cycle to support charitable projects in arts, education, civic beautification, public recreation, health, and human services in Wyoming County, West Virginia, with priority given to initiatives addressing significant community needs, serving a large number of residents or underserved groups, and encouraging collaboration.
Application Deadline
Oct 31, 2024
Date Added
Sep 27, 2024
This funding program provides financial support to community-based organizations that empower youth aged 12 to 20 through established, youth-led urban greening initiatives focused on social and environmental justice in select states.
Application Deadline
Oct 5, 2024
Date Added
Sep 19, 2024
This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in West Virginia for initiatives that address the opioid crisis through prevention, recovery housing, and support programs.
Application Deadline
Jul 3, 2025
Date Added
Jun 4, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers with employment services, training, and housing solutions.
Application Deadline
Apr 30, 2025
Date Added
Nov 20, 2024
This program provides funding to local organizations in EPA Region 3 for projects that address environmental and health challenges in historically underserved communities.
Application Deadline
Aug 6, 2024
Date Added
Jun 10, 2024
The Northeast SARE Professional Development Grant program funds projects that develop the knowledge, awareness, skills and attitudes of agricultural and other service providers about sustainable agriculture practices to teach, advise or assist farmers. Donor Name: Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:Β 08/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 4 Years Details: An agricultural service provider is a professional who assists farmers. Projects that develop the ability of other service providers (for example, real estate agents, bankers, and attorneys) to work with farmers are also eligible. These service providers then use what theyβve learned through participation in project activities in their work with farmers. A wide variety of topics can be funded by Northeast SARE, including marketing and business, crop production, raising livestock, aquaculture, social sustainability, urban and Indigenous agriculture and much more. Other aspects of projects funded through the Northeast SARE program include those that address climate-smart agriculture practices intended to improve ecological, social, and economic resilience to climate change; increase carbon sequestration; and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate-smart practices include reduced and no-till, cover crops, prescribed grazing, ruminant feed management, manure management, fertilizer management, and on-farm energy efficiency. In addition, projects may address traditional ecological knowledge. Funding Information Awards typically range from $30,000 to $150,000. Project Duration Typical project length is 2 to 3 years. The maximum project length allowed is 3.5 years. Geographical FocusΒ The Northeast region includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. Eligibility CriteriaΒ Professional Development Grants are open to anyone who works with service providers and farmers, including personnel at nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, Cooperative Extension, municipalities, tribal governments, state departments of agriculture, federal agencies, research farms and experiment stations, and for-profit business entities (such as farms, private consultants, veterinary practices and other businesses that serve the farming community). Northeast SARE encourages projects submitted from or in collaboration with women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). Additionally, they encourage projects submitted from or in collaboration with Minority Serving Institutions (including 1890s and other historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and tribal colleges and universities) and other organizations in the Northeast that work with historically underserved communities. Your organization must have the legal structure and financial capacity to receive and implement a Northeast SARE contract, including expending funds needed for the project prior to receiving reimbursements from Northeast SARE; advance payments are not possible. Projects must take place within the Northeast region. Applicants and host organizations may be located outside of the Northeast region if the project activities and the farmers served are located within the Northeast region. For more information, visit Northeast SARE.
Application Deadline
Aug 1, 2024
Date Added
Jul 24, 2024
The EQT Foundation Grant program supportsΒ nonprofits that demonstrate positive, needed, and trusted impacts throughout their community with special attention given to proposals grounded in analysis that demonstrate creative approaches to addressing critical issues. Donor Name: EQT Foundation State: Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Since its inception, the EQT Foundation has awarded more than $74 million to nonprofits throughout the operational footprint of EQT Corporation. They are committed to supporting the education and training of children and adults; the development of diverse, livable communities; and preserving our natural environments. EQT Foundation believes in meaningful engagement with the communities they call home and they take great pride in being a responsible and responsive corporate citizens. Through a practice of trust-based philanthropy, they focus their resources on areas that have a direct effect on the stability of communities and, in turn, contribute to the success of business operations in those areas. Priorities The EQT Foundationβs funding strategy endorses organizations and programs that directly impact the community and its residents. The Foundation supports nonprofits that demonstrate positive, needed, and trusted impacts throughout their community with special attention given to proposals grounded in analysis that demonstrate creative approaches to addressing critical issues. The EQT Foundation also seeks evidence of: Geographic setting that aligns with EQT Corporationβs business locations; Ability to manage available resources effectively; and Outreach that gains solid public recognition and support for the nonprofit, its programs and sponsors. Priorities The EQT Foundationβs funding strategy endorses organizations and programs that directly impact the community and its residents. The EQT Foundation also seeks evidence of: Geographic setting that aligns with EQT Corporationβs business locations; Ability to manage available resources effectively; and Outreach that gains solid public recognition and support for the nonprofit, its programs and sponsors. Community Enrichment : Encourage the development of diverse, safe, healthy, and sustainable communities, which can help to retain residential, commercial and economic growth. Examples: Food banks, libraries, farmers markets, arts & music programs, community festivals & initiatives. Education & Workforce: Promote proficiency in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) topics for youth, as well as training programs to create a future skilled workforce. Examples: In-school STEM-based curricula, computer and science camps, project-based learning, teacher professional development, career planning and preparation. Environment: Support the preservation of natural resources, and educate children, residents, and businesses to employ conservation techniques to minimize adverse impacts on the environment. Examples: community gardens, watershed conservation, environmental education, preservation and restoration of green spaces. Funding Information While grant sizes can vary greatly depending on the scope of a project, the average grant awarded by the EQT Foundation is $15,000. Geographic Areas The EQT Foundation tends to award grants in the same geographic footprint of EQT Corporationβs business operations. For the most part, that includes southwestern Pennsylvania (Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washington, Westmoreland Counties), northeastern Pennsylvania (Bradford, Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, Tioga), northern West Virginia (Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, Marshall, Tyler, Wetzel Counties) and eastern Ohio (Belmont County). For more information, visit EQT Foundation.
Application Deadline
Jul 5, 2024
Date Added
Jun 13, 2024
READY Community Foundations, part of ARC's READY Appalachia initiative, offers no-cost training to community foundations in Appalachia. Participants will build skills in financial management, fundraising, grantmaking, and strategic planning. Eligible foundations can apply for up to $25,000 in funding to implement capacity-building projects post-training. Applications are due by July 5, 2024.
Application Deadline
Jul 3, 2025
Date Added
Jun 4, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers, focusing on enhancing job training, education, employment services, housing stability, and youth development initiatives.
Application Deadline
Aug 6, 2024
Date Added
Jun 10, 2024
The Research and Education Grant program funds projects that result in gains in farmer knowledge, awareness, skills, and attitudes that are then applied to make measurable on-farm changes leading to greater sustainability. Donor Name: Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 4 Years Details: The focus on farmer behavior change is a key requirement of this grant program. A wide variety of topics can be funded by Northeast SARE, including marketing and business, crop production, raising livestock, aquaculture, social sustainability, urban and Indigenous agriculture and much more. Other aspects of projects funded through the Northeast SARE program include those that address climate-smart agriculture practices intended to improve ecological, social, and economic resilience to climate change; increase carbon sequestration; and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate-smart practices include reduced and no-till, cover crops, prescribed grazing, ruminant feed management, manure management, fertilizer management, and on-farm energy efficiency. In addition, projects may address traditional ecological knowledge. Funding Information Awards typically range from $30,000 to $250,000. Grant Period Typical project length is 2 to 3 years. The maximum project length allowed is 3.5 years. Geographical FocusΒ The Northeast region includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. Eligible Applicants Research and Education Grants are open to anyone who works with farmers, including personnel at nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, Cooperative Extension, municipalities, tribal governments, state departments of agriculture, federal agencies, research farms and experiment stations, for-profit business entities (such as private consultants, farmers and veterinary practices), etc. Northeast SARE encourages projects submitted from or in collaboration with women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). Additionally, they encourage projects submitted from or in collaboration with Minority Serving Institutions (including 1890s and other historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and tribal colleges and universities) and other organizations in the Northeast that work with historically underserved communities. Your organization must have the legal structure and financial capacity to receive and implement a Northeast SARE contract, including expending funds needed for the project prior to receiving reimbursements from Northeast SARE; advance payments are not possible. Projects must take place within the Northeast region. Applicants and host organizations may be located outside of the Northeast region if the project activities and the farmers served are located within the Northeast region. For more information, visit Northeast SARE.
Application Deadline
Jun 3, 2024
Date Added
May 3, 2024
The Arts Council of Greater Morgantown (ACGM) and Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia, Inc. (YCF) are pleased to announce the application is open for the 2024-25 Organizational Arts Grant program. Donor Name: Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia State: West Virginia County: Monongalia County (WV) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The mission of the Organizational Arts Grant program (formerly the βCommunity Arts Grant programβ) is to broaden base support for the arts, promote excellence in the arts and ensure that arts and cultural organizations provide a variety of arts programs for community. The Organizational Arts Grant program is made possible through a collaborative effort between Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia, Inc. (YCF) and the Arts Council of Greater Morgantown (formerly Arts Mon), with funding from the City of Morgantown, the Monongalia County Commission, and the Douglas H. Tanner Memorial Fund for the Arts. Funds from other sources may also be granted through this process. Eligibility Criteria To be considered for a grant from theΒ Organizational Arts Grant Program, the organization must: Be a local non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and in good standing. At this time, applications are not being considered from schools, universities, libraries, churches, and hospitals. Be located within or serving Monongalia County, WV. Submit a formal organizational budget with application. Attach a board resolution documenting board approval of the grant request. Complete and successfully submit an online application to the Organizational Arts Grant program, accessible here. Agree to meet with the Organizational Arts Grant Committee regarding grant requests. Have an organizational mission statement that promotes/serves the arts, OR execute a project that promotes/serves the arts. Please note the following: Organizations that do not have an arts-based mission may apply for project funding up to $5,000. New organizations (established within the last three years) are limited to a $5,000 maximum award. Any requests for operational support must demonstrate a connection to program expenses. For more information, visit YCF.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 5, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven initiatives focused on substance abuse prevention, youth activities, economic development, and assistance for low-income households in specific counties of West Virginia and Ohio.
Application Deadline
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Date Added
Jan 30, 2025
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.
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Date Added
Feb 6, 2025
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Oct 3, 2024
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that develop innovative resources and services to help adults in the middle or late stages of their careers with reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation, particularly those who are unemployed or underemployed.
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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.
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.