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West Virginia Community Development Grants

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Responsive Grants Program
$20,000
The Sisters Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 11, 2026

Date Added

Jun 21, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small-scale environmental restoration and community engagement projects in Maryland and West Virginia, specifically aimed at empowering underrepresented groups and organizations with limited resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
Sponsorship Program
$500
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program
$175,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to implement sustainable urban greening projects that improve stormwater management and enhance community green spaces.

Environment
City or township governments
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Highmark Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Highmark Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

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.

Health
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
Maudella Taylor Fund
Contact for amount
Foundation for the Tri-State Community Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

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

Youth
Nonprofits
Fund for Ravenswood Grant Program
Contact for amount
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public institutions that provide charitable initiatives benefiting the Ravenswood community in areas such as arts, education, health, and economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Central Appalachia Living Traditions Experiences
$10,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 18, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support for folk and traditional arts projects in designated Appalachian counties of Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia, aimed at celebrating and preserving cultural heritage through community engagement and artistic activities.

Arts
Individuals
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Grant
$15,000
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific eastern U.S. states for projects that focus on human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Appalachian Community Fund Technical Assistance Grant
Contact for amount
Appalachian Community Fund
Private
Rolling

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.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mid Atlantic Presenter Initiatives
$7,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in specific U.S. regions to present professional performing artists and engage their communities through public performances and activities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations within 20 miles of a Food Lion store to help alleviate hunger by purchasing food for communities in need.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public entities, and educational institutions for projects that enhance education, economic development, health, and community development in West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Action Grants Program
$20,000
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public institutions in an 11-county region to support community-driven projects that enhance quality of life in areas such as arts, education, health, and economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Expansion Subgrant Competition
$1,599,000
West Virginia Professional Charter School Board (WVPCSB)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 15, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support existing public charter schools in West Virginia that are looking to significantly increase their enrollment or expand grade offerings, ensuring they meet high-quality educational standards.

Education
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