Youth and Health Funding from Costco Foundation
Nonprofit organizations supporting children, education, or health and human services in West Virginia can seek program funding that fits within Costco Foundation’s charitable contributions. Costco Foundation supports evidence-based, community-driven initiatives across the U.S.; geology-focused nonprofits may be eligible if their work clearly advances child, education, or human services outcomes in local communities.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in West Virginia
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in West Virginia can seek support for new or expanded initiatives. With a mission to back creative, impactful solutions, Creag Foundation provides funding by invitation, beginning with letters of inquiry from eligible groups whose approaches address pressing societal issues.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Grants for Youth Programs
Dan Paul Foundation provides West Virginia geology organizations and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding to support youth health, education, development, and welfare, including environmental responsibility. Eligible programs may address clean air and water, homelessness, poverty, child advocacy, refugee enrichment, or related youth services, with awards up to US $15,000 per year.
The Dan Paul 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 addressing urgent problems for underserved communities, with proven impact and strong growth potential, may be competitive.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Economic Empowerment Funding from Cisco Systems
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Focused on innovative, tech-enabled solutions for underserved communities, Cisco Systems Foundation invites early-stage programs, including those in West Virginia, that advance skills, jobs, and climate resilience.
Cisco Systems 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, which awards more than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. West Virginia organizations offering arts, museums, performing arts, or STEAM-focused education that serve large constituencies may be competitive.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Social Service Grants
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million that run proven social service programs can apply for William Randolph Hearst Foundation support of more than US $100,000. Funding may cover program, capital, or general support for efforts like economic development, housing, food access, legal aid, reentry, or youth development, including work in West Virginia.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Grants for Community Health
Nonprofit and equivalent charitable organizations working on health, education, or community programs in West Virginia can seek funding to expand services and outreach. With a mission to promote equitable care and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation supports initiatives like healthcare access for underserved residents, food pantries, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle research that may benefit geology-related community efforts.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Youth Grants
Organizations working on education, child health, or family economic stability for urban low‑income youth can seek more than US $50,000 to support or scale projects in the U.S., India, or South Africa. With a mission to improve outcomes for children in poverty, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation provides large project grants; West Virginia programs may be eligible if they meet these criteria.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community Development Grants for Charities from Roche
Accredited charities in West Virginia working on humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts and culture projects can apply for community development funding from Roche. Grants may benefit geology-related organizations whose programs intersect with environmental education, conservation, or habitat restoration, especially where Roche’s expertise, logistics, and employee engagement can be actively involved.
La Roche, Inc.
West Virginia Humanitarian Funding via Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations supporting health, education, or disaster relief can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for work in West Virginia and globally. Grants from Semnani Family Foundation help groups serving marginalized communities with healthcare access, women and children’s services, humanitarian aid, literacy, and related human and social services initiatives.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Geology Grants in West Virginia
West Virginia geology and related scientific or educational 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational work conducted in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal law, with projects that broadly benefit their target populations and contribute to general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Cowles Charitable Trust Grants for Education
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for education, social justice, health, arts, ethical journalism, or climate research can apply for funding from Cowles Charitable Trust. Focused on these program areas, the trust invites applicants, including those in West Virginia with geology-related education or research components, to request up to US $10,000, including for general operating support.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Support for Environmental Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
West Virginia environmental and humanitarian 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through Hansen Family Foundation for projects serving children, education, animals, the environment, basic human needs, and arts and culture. U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25% may be eligible for US $1,000 - US $10,000 awards, including geology-related environmental work.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding for Nonprofits from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in fields like conservation, education, or wellness can receive more than US $50,000 to develop storytelling projects that highlight their community impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides U.S. 501(c)(3)s and aligned for-profits with support to share their work, which may benefit West Virginia groups doing geology-related or environmental conservation programming.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Community Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities through education, poverty relief, health, disaster relief, families, veterans, animal welfare, nature, or spiritual programs can access funding through Robinson Foundation. Eligible nonprofits must serve areas below the Mason-Dixon line, be operating for over three years, and seek single-year, non-capital support.
Robinson Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for West Virginia Basic Needs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in West Virginia located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports vulnerable families and children, so geology-related nonprofits may be eligible if their work overlaps these areas.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Grants for West Virginia Environment
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Focused on environmental and human services work, the Lawrence Foundation invites West Virginia 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries to request unrestricted program or operating support. U.S.-headquartered organizations working on environmental conservation or community services may receive US $5,000 - US $10,000 for projects that fit the foundation’s stated priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Community Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in West Virginia seeking support for community-based programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to fund museums, arts, education, health, environmental, and social services projects. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports IRS-qualified U.S. nonprofits, so geology-related initiatives housed within eligible organizations may be considered.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for West Virginia Communities
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can seek Ameriprise Financial funding for hunger relief, shelter and housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, or cultural enrichment programs. Focused on community development, Ameriprise Financial invites U.S. organizations with strong volunteer engagement, especially near its employee centers, to apply for support.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in West Virginia
Letter of inquiry due Feb 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in West Virginia can seek project funding in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural initiatives, or environmental programs. Dr Scholl Foundation provides U.S. organizations with US $5,000 - US $25,000 in one-year grants, which may support geology-related efforts that fit within these broad categories.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Community Services
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing community-focused services, including in West Virginia, can seek project, general operating, or capital support for programs serving underserved individuals and families. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation prioritizes economic stability and mobility, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts has a business presence.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Community Grants
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and families through education, housing, food security, or environmental programs can apply for the True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Grants from Chick Fil A Foundation help West Virginia community-focused organizations that fit these categories expand impactful local services.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Cave Conservancy Foundation Geology Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Graduate and undergraduate students at U.S. colleges conducting cave or karst research, including geology-focused projects, can receive US $10,000 - US $20,000 in fellowship support from Cave Conservancy Foundation. Research may take place worldwide, so students studying karst or cave geology in West Virginia may be eligible for this academic funding.
Cave Conservancy Foundation
Cave Conservancy Foundation Geology Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Undergraduate and other full-time students at U.S. colleges conducting cave or karst research in geology or related fields can receive US $6,000 for their studies. Cave Conservancy Foundation supports cave and karst research worldwide, so students working in or from West Virginia on qualifying projects may be eligible.
Cave Conservancy Foundation
West Virginia Community Partnerships Funding via Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in West Virginia with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues may be eligible for national recognition and support through the Community Partnership Award. Mutual of America Foundation honors exemplary collaborations between public, private, and social sector partners that measurably improve lives and can serve as models for other communities, including geology-related initiatives.
Mutual Of America Foundation