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West Virginia Community Development Grants

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Youth Environmental Education
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to engage youth in environmental education and stewardship projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay region, focusing on hands-on learning and community action.

Community Development
City or township governments
READY Local Governments Training Program
$50,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2026

This program provides training and funding opportunities to local governments in economically distressed areas of the Appalachian Region, helping them improve their capacity to secure and manage federal grants for community development projects.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Creative Aging for Lifelong Learning (CALL) – Organizations
$7,500
West Virginia Department of Tourism (WVDT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to West Virginia-based organizations for arts programs that engage older adults in learning new creative skills through structured instruction and community events.

Arts
Nonprofits
Opioid Fund Grant
$100,000
West Virginia Marshall County Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support nonprofit organizations in Marshall County that are implementing programs to combat opioid-related harm through evidence-based strategies and community-driven interventions.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative economic development projects across multiple Appalachian states, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to drive regional transformation and growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization Program
Contact for amount
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2024

This program provides funding to support economic development projects in communities affected by historic coal mining, focusing on revitalization and job creation in areas impacted by abandoned mine lands.

Community Development
County governments
PM Company Spirit of Giving Grant
Contact for amount
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist vulnerable and underserved communities in Wood County, WV, and Washington County, OH, to improve their essential services and overall quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Two Rivers Giving Circle Grant
$2,500
Community Foundation of the Eastern Panhandle
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan counties, West Virginia, that are working on projects related to historic preservation, natural resource conservation, and sustainable practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Women’s Giving Circle Grants
$5,000
Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

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.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
READY Grants to Grow
$500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in economically distressed areas of the Appalachian Region to enhance their capacity through training, strategic planning, and community-led initiatives for sustainable economic growth.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Rivers Community Action Mini-Grant Program
$2,500
West Virginia Rivers
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
Nicholas County Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Nicholas County Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Nicholas County, West Virginia, for projects that enhance community quality of life in areas such as education, arts, health, and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Safety First Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities within 30 miles of Norfolk Southern's rail lines to improve community safety through targeted projects and initiatives.

Safety
Nonprofits
Section 5310 Mobility Management Grant
Contact for amount
West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance transportation access for seniors and individuals with disabilities in West Virginia by supporting coordination and management of existing transportation services.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Charitable Contributions Fund (CCF) Grant Program
$10,000
Farm Credit of the Virginias
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit and community organizations that enhance agriculture and rural life in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland through various initiatives like education, food security, and mental health support.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
CFOV Women’s Giving Circle Grant
$10,000
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

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.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Barth Charitable Trust
Contact for amount
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and government entities in West Virginia, particularly in Sistersville and Tyler County, for projects focused on charitable, educational, and community initiatives, with an emphasis on animal welfare, nature conservancy, and local preservation efforts.

Community Development
Nonprofits