Costco Foundation Support for Community Programs
West Virginia fire departments and related 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through Costco Foundation for programs serving children, education, or health and human services. Eligible nonprofits must submit monetary requests only and show community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support; applications are typically reviewed within 4–6 weeks.
Costco Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
West Virginia First Responder Funding via CSX Foundation
Fire departments, other first responder agencies, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in West Virginia can request in-kind intermodal transportation services and donated railroad equipment to support community-serving programs. With a mission to honor military members and community first responders, CSX Foundation provides eligible organizations with rail network shipping and occasional railroad materials within its Eastern U.S. service area.
Csx Foundation Inc
Youth Services Funding for Nonprofits from DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, health, development, or welfare programs can apply for funding from DanPaul Foundation, including groups in West Virginia. Grants up to US $15,000 support child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, early childhood development, environmental education, clean air and water initiatives, refugee enrichment, and related youth-focused efforts.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in West Virginia and globally can seek up to US $100,000 to tackle critical social challenges. With a mission to strengthen communities, Cisco Systems Foundation provides early-stage, innovative initiatives with project-focused support for underserved populations, including those advancing workforce readiness, disaster relief, or green jobs.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Hearst Foundation Grants for Culture Programs
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can seek program, capital, or limited general support for arts and science programming that engages youth and develops artistic talent. William Randolph Hearst Foundation provides national culture funding; West Virginia organizations meeting these criteria may be eligible.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
West Virginia Social Service Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit organizations in West Virginia with audited expenses over $2 million that provide direct social services can access funding through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for program, capital, or general support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) headquarters working on poverty, housing, food access, workforce readiness, or related services, including those serving firefighters’ communities, may receive more than US $100,000 for proven, scalable programs.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
West Virginia Community Health Funding via Labcorp
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, education, or community services, including those serving West Virginia, can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation support to expand community health, food access, and STEM education programs. Fire departments with qualifying community health, prevention, or education initiatives may be eligible for these biannual grant opportunities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Youth Grants
Organizations serving urban children and youth through education, health, or family economic stability projects can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants of more than US $50,000. Eligible entities in West Virginia and other U.S. locations, India, and South Africa may seek project support or scaling funds if they meet the foundation’s focus and values criteria.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community Services Grants for Nonprofits from Pleasants Community Foundation
Grants from Pleasants Community Foundation help West Virginia community service organizations fund local needs such as library resources and emergency equipment for fire departments. Eligible nonprofits in Pleasants County can apply online for support that strengthens community services and benefits residents through improved safety, education, and quality of life.
Pleasants Community Foundation
West Virginia Community Programs Funding via Roche
Fire departments and related public safety organizations in West Virginia can seek support for community, educational, environmental, or humanitarian projects that fit Roche’s global focus areas. With a mission to strengthen communities, Roche provides accredited charities with philanthropic support through local affiliate offices for locally based and operated programs.
La Roche, Inc.
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
West Virginia fire departments and related 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through Sidney Stern Memorial Trust to support charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs serving their communities. Eligible U.S.-based, tax-exempt organizations must use awarded funds within the country, and proposals should demonstrate strong management, broad impact, and clear benefits to public welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through Bank of America Charitable Foundation to support economic mobility, basic needs, workforce development, and community development initiatives. Fire departments and related organizations may be eligible if they operate as nonprofits and offer community programs in areas like emergency shelter, neighborhood preservation, or environmental and cultural activities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Firefighting Equipment Funding from Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Sustained 501(c)(3) public charities seeking up to US $10,000 for tangible firefighting or fire prevention equipment in West Virginia can apply to this program. Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation prioritizes communities in Northern West Virginia counties and supports concrete items that enhance local safety and emergency response capacity.
Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Human Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for human and social services, poverty alleviation, disability support, or disaster relief, including in West Virginia. Gupta Family Foundation currently funds smaller, non-sectarian organizations with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000 operating in select countries, including the U.S.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Support for Community Programs
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Fire departments and related 501(c)(3) organizations in West Virginia can apply for Cowles Charitable Trust’s grants, awarding up to US $10,000 for arts, education, social justice, health, or ethical journalism efforts. Departments with nonprofit arms or partner organizations may be eligible, especially those seeking general operating support and demonstrating a broad base of funding.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on children’s services, education, humanitarian aid, animal welfare, environment, or arts and culture can access funding via Hansen Family Foundation. U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25% may receive US $1,000 - US $10,000, which could support community safety or fire department–adjacent initiatives.
Hansen Family Foundation
West Virginia Storytelling Funding via Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations working in preservation, education, or wellness can apply for the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant, with awards of More than US $50,000 to share their community impact. West Virginia fire departments with eligible educational, wellness, or conservation programming may be able to use this funding for storytelling projects.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Community Facilities Funding from USDA Rural Development
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and federally recognized Tribes in rural West Virginia can apply for USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities funding to purchase, construct, or improve essential community facilities and equipment. Fire departments and public safety agencies may be eligible for support with stations, vehicles, and related infrastructure in communities of 20,000 or fewer residents.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Community Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
501(c)(3) organizations serving West Virginia and other Southern states can apply for Robinson Foundation’s single-year grants to support programs in areas like disaster relief, poverty relief, medical assistance, and services for children, families, veterans, or animals. Fire departments with eligible charitable arms or related community programs may be considered if they meet the three-year operating requirement.
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 can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This national funder supports charitable initiatives that respect people, life, and the environment, and fire departments with qualifying community or environmental programs may be eligible.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Support Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
West Virginia fire departments and related 501(c)(3) partners that provide basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety services near TJX locations can access funding through TJX Foundation. Eligible nonprofits must be within 15 miles of a TJX site, align with its mission, and complete an eligibility questionnaire and LOI.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in West Virginia seeking support for community programs, facilities, or services can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000 from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation. Funding may benefit fire departments with related educational, cultural, youth, senior, disability, environmental, or community-based initiatives that fit the foundation’s priorities.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
With a mission to improve communities, Dr Scholl Foundation provides West Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, and environmental projects; awards range from US $5,000 - US $25,000. Fire departments and related nonprofits may be eligible if organized as 501(c)(3)s and proposing qualifying programs.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Youth and Family Support Funding from Nordstrom
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing basic needs or economic mobility programs for youth and families in West Virginia communities with Nordstrom stores can apply for unrestricted grants of US $5,000 - US $20,000. With a mission to uplift youth and families, Nordstrom prioritizes hyper-local, grassroots efforts offering food, shelter, clothing, workforce training, or mentorship that may benefit fire service–adjacent family programs.
Nordstrom
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and families through education, housing, hunger relief, or environmental programs in West Virginia and beyond can seek US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community-impact projects. With a mission to strengthen communities, Chick Fil A Foundation provides substantial grants to initiatives that care for people, food, community, and the planet.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Funding from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
West Virginia nonprofit organizations leading strong community partnerships can access funding through the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award to recognize impactful, replicable collaborations. This national U.S. competition honors six partnerships each year that measurably improve lives and address significant social issues, which may include community-based fire prevention or emergency response initiatives.
Mutual Of America Foundation