General Grant Program

The Tucker Community Foundation is a regional philanthropic organization that supports charitable initiatives across multiple counties in West Virginia and nearby areas. Through its annual general grant program, the foundation distributes funds from endowed and unrestricted sources contributed by donors to strengthen communities and improve quality of life. The foundation prioritizes projects that demonstrate meaningful community impact and align with a wide range of charitable purposes, including education, health, economic development, arts, and public services. The general grant application serves as the primary mechanism for nonprofit organizations and charitable programs to request funding for initiatives that benefit the foundation’s service area. The purpose of the general grant program is to provide flexible financial support to organizations addressing identified community needs. Applicants are expected to clearly articulate how requested funds will be used to achieve specific goals and outcomes. The funding scope is broad, allowing support for a variety of project types, provided they are charitable in nature. While there is no stated maximum funding cap, requests exceeding five thousand dollars must include detailed tracking and reporting plans, indicating that the foundation places increased accountability requirements on larger awards. Funds may be used for programmatic expenses, and applicants must submit a detailed budget outlining both revenue sources and expected expenditures. Eligibility for this grant program includes nonprofit organizations and other charitable programs. Applicants must demonstrate valid tax status, typically as a 501 c 3 organization or a government entity, or otherwise explain their legal status and how their activities qualify as charitable. The application requires documentation confirming tax status and includes a certification that the organization does not engage in unlawful or terrorist activities. Organizations must also provide comprehensive background information, including mission, history, current programs, partnerships, and any relevant financial documentation. For larger funding requests, audited financial statements and additional organizational materials may be required. The application process is structured into several required components. Applicants must submit a cover sheet, tax status confirmation form, descriptive narrative, detailed budget, and any supporting attachments. The narrative section is a critical component and must describe the organization, the purpose of the funding request, the community need being addressed, and the anticipated impact of the project. Applicants are encouraged to present measurable outcomes and describe how success will be evaluated. For requests over five thousand dollars, applicants must outline a formal tracking and reporting system that includes measurable outcomes and methods for documenting progress. The budget section must provide a complete financial picture of the proposed project, including both revenue sources and expenses. Applicants are required to itemize anticipated costs and identify other funding sources, whether confirmed or pending. If applicable, the budget narrative should explain unusual expenses, in kind contributions, and matching funds. Organizations that receive funding are required to submit a final expenditure report documenting how funds were used, including receipts and explanations for any deviations from the original budget. Applications must be submitted either by email, mail, or in person by the specified deadline. For the 2026 cycle, applications open on July 27 and close on September 18, with a submission deadline of 3:00 p m on the closing date. Applications must be postmarked or delivered by this deadline to be considered. The foundation operates on an annual grant cycle, with notifications typically occurring after the review process, which involves evaluating applications based on clarity, community impact, feasibility, and alignment with funding priorities. The program follows a recurring annual cycle, and applicants can expect similar timelines in future years. The foundation emphasizes clarity, conciseness, and completeness in applications, noting that reviewers evaluate many submissions and may overlook overly lengthy or repetitive materials. While no specific evaluation rubric is provided, the emphasis on measurable outcomes, community impact, and organizational capacity suggests that these are key criteria in the decision making process. Contact with the foundation is facilitated through its main office in Parsons, West Virginia, with a general grants email and phone number provided for applicant inquiries.

Be concise and avoid repetition; clearly define measurable outcomes; demonstrate community impact; provide detailed and accurate budget; include tracking plans for requests over 5000