STEM and Basic Needs Grants from AEP Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) charities, government entities, and qualifying foundations can seek funding to support STEM education, basic human needs, and social justice initiatives, including in West Virginia. Grants from American Electric Power Foundation help organizations provide housing, hunger relief, early childhood through higher education programs, and related community services within AEP’s multistate service territory.
American Electric Power Foundation
Creag Foundation Human Services Grants in West Virginia
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem–solving programs in West Virginia may be eligible for support, particularly if they are small, emerging, or pursuing a new direction. With a mission to back creative solutions, Creag Foundation provides grants to organizations developing new approaches to pressing societal issues.
Creag Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first, mission-driven for-profits in West Virginia and beyond can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support, with awards up to US $300,000 over three years for scalable social and environmental solutions. Organizations serving underserved seniors or advancing aging-related services may be eligible if they meet DRK’s growth, geography, and impact criteria.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, including organizations in West Virginia. Focused on innovative, early-stage solutions for economically underserved communities, Cisco Systems Foundation invites year-round LOIs for program-specific support rather than general operations.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Funding from State Farm Companies Foundation
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in West Virginia can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. With a mission to build safer, stronger, and better-educated communities, State Farm Companies Foundation provides support for projects like disaster preparedness, affordable housing, job training, and K-12 or higher education programs that may benefit older adults.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Support for Cultural Programs
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, awarding more than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. West Virginia organizations serving large populations, especially in arts education, artist development, or STEAM-focused science programs, may be eligible.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Community and Education Grants for Charities from Roche
Accredited charities running humanitarian, social development, science education, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects in West Virginia and worldwide can seek philanthropic support for program activities. Roche provides funding for innovative, sustainable initiatives that engage its local affiliates and employees; senior services or aging-focused programs may be eligible when aligned with these priorities.
La Roche, Inc.
West Virginia Health Funding via Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations providing health care, social services, or disaster relief can seek support for programs serving marginalized communities, including seniors, in West Virginia and worldwide. Grants from Semnani Family Foundation help fund health access, women’s and children’s health, humanitarian aid, and related services that may benefit aging populations among vulnerable groups.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants in West Virginia
West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust, provided funds are used within the U.S. Organizations serving seniors or offering aging-related services may be eligible if they meet IRS and applicable California tax-exemption requirements.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
American Heart Association Support for Health Equity
For-profit and nonprofit organizations addressing healthcare access, food security, or economic vitality in under-resourced U.S. communities, including West Virginia, can apply for American Heart Association’s Social Impact Fund Nationwide Grant; awards up to US $500,000 for scalable, sustainable solutions. Programs serving older adults or advancing healthy aging may be especially relevant.
American Heart Association
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in West Virginia seeking support for community-focused programs can apply for sponsorship funding to advance economic mobility and social progress. With a mission to strengthen communities, Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides support for basic needs, workforce development, community development, arts and culture, environmental initiatives, and diversity and inclusion efforts, which may include senior-focused services.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Truist Foundation Workforce Development Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
With a mission to build economic mobility, Truist Foundation provides West Virginia nonprofits with funding to deliver workforce development, career navigation, and AI-readiness programs for adult workers. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations headquartered in the Truist footprint, including West Virginia, can compete for US $10,000 - US $250,000 to scale innovative training, upskilling, and wraparound services.
Truist Foundation Inc
West Virginia Child Welfare Funding via Sacred Heart Children's Center
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
West Virginia child and youth organizations can access funding through Sacred Heart Children's Center to support programs benefiting Harrison County children under 18. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and governmental agencies serving this county. Quarterly deadlines apply, with applications due by the Monday before the Board’s March, June, September, and December meetings.
Sacred Heart Children's Center
Storytelling Funding for Nonprofits from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in West Virginia seeking to tell impactful stories about their work can use this storytelling grant to highlight community change. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports preservation, education, and wellness initiatives, with current unsolicited applications limited to wildlife conservation nonprofits; awards are typically more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Creative Aging Funding from West Virginia Culture
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, local governments, and individual artists can apply for up to US $5,000 to deliver arts-based classes that teach new skills to groups of adults. Creative Aging for Lifelong Learning (CALL) from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History supports adult education, art education, and senior-focused programming statewide.
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History
Robinson Foundation Human Services Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations serving seniors or broader human services needs can access funding through Robinson Foundation for programs in areas like poverty relief, medical assistance, children and families, and disaster relief. Eligible nonprofits must serve communities south of the Mason-Dixon line, be operating for over three years, and seek single-year, non-capital support.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Community Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in West Virginia may be eligible for support that could include aging-related or senior services programs. Focused on broad social and environmental impact, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation invites qualified charities to apply for project or program funding.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
TJX Foundation Grants for Youth and Families
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in West Virginia that support basic needs, at-risk youth, or domestic violence services may be eligible for funding if located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office. The TJX Foundation supports programs providing food, clothing, shelter, enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety for vulnerable children and families.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Grants for West Virginia Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can seek unrestricted funding for environmental, human services, disaster relief, and related programs. Focused on broad community and environmental support, the Lawrence Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $10,000 program or operating grants that may benefit organizations serving older adults as part of their work.
Lawrence Foundation
CNX Foundation Support for Appalachian Communities
Applications due Nov 30, 2026
Nonprofit and community organizations addressing food security, children’s health, technology access, workforce readiness, substance use, domestic violence, reentry, or water quality in West Virginia and the broader Appalachian Basin can apply for CNX Foundation support. Focused on tangible, local impact, CNX Foundation invites senior-serving or aging-focused programs that fit these priorities to seek funding.
CNX Foundation
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Youth Grants
Applications due Dec 18, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, faith-based groups, and government entities in West Virginia counties served by the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley can apply for Community Impact Grants up to US $7,500 to support youth leadership, recreation, and economic mobility programs. Senior-serving organizations that also run youth or family economic stability initiatives may be eligible.
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in West Virginia
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in West Virginia can seek one-year project funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs through the Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S. organizations serving seniors or aging-related needs may be eligible for grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000 during the annual October–March cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Nordstrom Support for Community Basic Needs
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Grants from Nordstrom help West Virginia nonprofits addressing basic needs or economic mobility for youth and families through food, shelter, clothing, workforce training, mentorship, or scholarships. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities near Nordstrom store locations; awards range from US $5,000 - US $20,000 in unrestricted community grants.
Nordstrom
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Community Services
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations providing community services such as health, social services, workforce development, or disaster relief in West Virginia can seek project, general operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation funds U.S.-based 501(c)(3) groups in O’Reilly Auto Parts communities, which may include senior-focused programs improving quality of life for underserved older adults.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Mid Atlantic Arts Folk Arts Grants in West Virginia
Applications due May 1, 2027
Traditional folk and cultural artists in designated West Virginia Appalachian counties can receive $5,000 to deepen their practice through learning opportunities, travel, training, or professional support. Focused on traditional arts, Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation invites emerging practitioners, including those working with older community members, to apply for funding plus cohort-based professional development and a 2027 convening.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
West Virginia Nonprofit Funding via Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in West Virginia with strong, replicable community partnerships may be eligible for national recognition and support through the Community Partnership Award. Mutual of America Foundation honors U.S. nonprofits that collaborate with public, private, or social sector partners to address significant social issues, which can include programs serving older adults and senior services.
Mutual Of America Foundation