West Virginia Private Grants

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in specific regions to support programs that assist low- to moderate-income individuals and families in areas such as community development, education, health services, arts, and the environment.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that improve education, address essential human needs, promote social justice, and support environmental stewardship in communities served by American Electric Power.

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.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public institutions that deliver essential material assistance, such as food and clothing, to under-resourced communities within a specific geographic area.

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve and preserve the natural environment in Greenup County, Kentucky, through physical enhancements and educational initiatives.

This program provides funding for events that raise awareness about the restoration and protection of natural resources in the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's watersheds, targeting nonprofits and community organizations.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits, religious organizations, and government entities that assist underprivileged children in Ohio County, WV, and the West Alexander area of PA, focusing on essential needs like food, clothing, and educational resources.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania for projects focused on education, economic development, community development, and health, with an emphasis on regional collaboration.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in western and central Pennsylvania and West Virginia that are implementing innovative health initiatives to improve community and family health outcomes.

This grant provides funding to organizations that create or improve educational programs for children in the Fairfield West District of Huntington, West Virginia.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots organizations in Appalachia to enhance their skills and capacity for social change through training and development.

This grant provides funding to organizations in specific West Virginia and Ohio counties that empower women and girls through education, health, safety, and personal development initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government units in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia for the construction and maintenance of youth baseball and softball fields.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania that focus on education, economic development, community development, and health services, as well as major performing arts organizations in the Cultural District.

This grant provides financial support for significant renovations and upgrades to youth baseball and softball fields in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, helping to enhance facilities for local communities.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

The Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. has approved 80 grants totaling $479,795.69 in its 25th annual grant cycle, aimed at supporting local nonprofit groups. The grant cycle for 2024 will open early in the year, with applications accepted from April 1 through the last business day of June. Eligible applicants must be non-profit tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or other non-profits as defined by section 501(c), or public institutions located in or serving Mercer County, West Virginia, and/or Tazewell County, Virginia. Grants are available in four categories: Education, Health, Human Services, and Arts and Humanities. The Foundation does not support individual salaries, annual campaigns, ongoing operating expenses, private schools, hospitals, sectarian religious programs, political purposes, or lobbying. Grant renewed every year. Annual opening/ closing deadline: April 1st to the last business day of June.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in specific West Virginia and Ohio counties that provide programs in financial education, community development, support for teachers, services for seniors and veterans, and initiatives to combat food insecurity.