West Virginia Private Grants

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

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in West Virginia for public humanities projects that engage communities and promote understanding of the human experience.

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 for West Virginia colleges, universities, and the state Department of Education to create summer seminars that deepen K–12 teachers' understanding of humanities subjects through collaboration with qualified scholars.

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.

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.

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 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.

This grant provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Monongalia County, West Virginia, to support diverse arts programming and promote artistic excellence in the community.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia for projects focused on preserving historic cemeteries, addressing housing needs, and supporting senior services.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia that provide assistance to disadvantaged individuals, promote animal welfare, and improve healthcare access.

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 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 to public elementary schools and nonprofit organizations in Monongalia County, West Virginia, to create enriching programs for underprivileged children, with a focus on Title I schools.

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.

The Fund for Ravenswood Grant Program is a competitive process through which the Fund for Ravenswood of the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation awards grants twice a year. Eligible applicants are private, nonprofit organizations tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or public institutions. Programs must be located in or directly benefit residents of Ravenswood. The grants support projects in the fields of Arts and Culture, Education, Health and Human Services, Recreation, Youth and Family Services, and Community and Economic Development. The focus areas include Capital and Equipment Projects, Program Development, Capacity Building, and Operating Support.

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 nonprofit organizations in West Virginia for public humanities projects that engage audiences in the study of various disciplines, including history, literature, and philosophy.

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 “Community Arts Grant program”) 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 the 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.