West Virginia Private Grants

This program provides funding to schools, organizations, and agencies to support youth-led environmental education projects and professional development for educators focused on local environmental issues.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and select for-profits for programs addressing substance use disorders in West Virginia, focusing on areas such as foster care, youth prevention, recovery housing, and workforce development.

Established in 2003, the Logan Healthcare Foundation, Inc. aims to enhance the health status and access to healthcare for residents in its service area, which includes Logan, Boone, Lincoln, Mingo, and Wyoming counties in Southern West Virginia. The Foundation focuses on supporting or initiating physical and mental health programs, improving living conditions, and promoting health policies to meet the unmet health needs within its geographic scope. Through its grant program, the Foundation supports a broad range of health-related initiatives, including programs for the elderly and underprivileged, abuse prevention, smoking cessation, substance abuse prevention and treatment, vaccination services, women’s health services, and health and wellness activities. Grants generally range from $500 to 20% of the year's approved funding, with a maximum typically between $45,000 and $55,000. Grant renewed every year. Annual deadline: October 2nd (to be evaluated that same year.

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

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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 funding opportunity supports organizations working to restore and sustain forests and freshwater habitats in Central Appalachia, benefiting native wildlife and engaging local communities in conservation efforts.

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 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 nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

This program provides funding to K-12 teachers in Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, and Wetzel counties for innovative STEM projects that enhance student learning beyond typical school budgets.

This program provides funding to schools and nonprofit organizations in North Central West Virginia to support STEM education initiatives specifically for girls in grades K–12.

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 program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public institutions working to address health and well-being challenges in underserved communities across select counties in West Virginia and Ohio.

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 organizations and public institutions in Taylor County, West Virginia, to support small charitable projects that benefit local residents.