West Virginia Community Development Funding via Benedum Foundation
West Virginia community development and health-focused 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies can access funding through the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation to support community development and health initiatives. Grants up to Up to US $200,000 back projects like civic engagement, leadership development, health care access, preventive health, and technology access that strengthen communities and improve quality of life.
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
West Virginia Community Health Funding via Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Nonprofit organizations improving health, education, or human services for women and children in West Virginia communities can access funding through Appalachian Regional Healthcare’s Community Grant Program. Grants up to US $5,000 support projects in eligible counties with measurable outcomes and collaborative approaches to boosting community health, safety, and quality of life.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
West Virginia Community Programs Funding via Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities in West Virginia serving Boone, Clay, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, or Putnam counties can apply for The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation’s discretionary grants to support community economic development, education, health, arts and culture, and basic needs projects. Quarterly cycles and required pre-application work with a program officer make this well-suited for planned community service initiatives.
The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
West Virginia Community Health Funding via Highmark Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running health-focused community service projects in West Virginia can seek programmatic support to improve community health outcomes. Highmark Foundation supports evidence-based initiatives addressing chronic disease, family and mental health, nutrition and physical activity, access to care, and community health clinics, including pilots, demonstrations, expansions, and well-established programs.
Highmark Foundation
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Emergency Grants in West Virginia
Nonprofit organizations and public institutions facing unforeseen, time-sensitive needs or opportunities in West Virginia can seek emergency support through the Special and Urgent Needs (SUN) Grants, with awards up to US $4,000. Parkersburg Area Community Foundation funds projects benefiting its 11-county service area, including community development and revitalization efforts.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Impact Litigation Funding from Impact Fund
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Nonprofit legal organizations, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation for economic, environmental, racial, or social justice can access recoverable grants from the Impact Fund, typically US $10,000 - US $50,000. Funding supports out-of-pocket litigation costs, which may help West Virginia community-focused cases benefiting communities facing systemic oppression move forward.
The Impact Fund
Community Service Funding from Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Applications due Aug 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community service, health, education, or family support for vulnerable residents in Wood County, WV, and Washington County, OH can apply for Parkersburg Area Community Foundation’s PM Company's Spirit of Giving grants. This funding may benefit West Virginia groups advancing local community development and revitalization efforts.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Wellness and Education Funding from Bower Memorial
Full proposal due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations running established wellness, middle school education, or visual arts programs that provide direct services may be eligible for approximately US $8,300 in support, including in West Virginia. With a mission to back impactful, year-round programming, Corinne R & Henry Bower Memorial favors projects serving community needs with measurable outcomes and strong financial accountability.
Corinne R & Henry Bower Memorial
Sisters Health Foundation Grants for West Virginia Health
Full proposal due Sep 3, 2026
West Virginia community and health-focused nonprofits and public institutions can access funding for projects, capacity building, equipment, small capital, or general operating support that advance health and neighborhood well-being. Through the Sisters Health Foundation’s Responsive Grants Program, eligible organizations serving specified Mid-Ohio Valley counties may receive more than US $5,000 for healthy eating, active living, thriving neighborhoods, or mental health and addiction initiatives.
Sisters Health Foundation
Dominion Energy Support for West Virginia Communities
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations running community development, human services, education, or environmental programs can seek project support through the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. Focused on community vitality and related needs, the foundation offers US $1,000 - US $15,000 grants in Grant and Tucker Counties for specific programs rather than general capital campaigns.
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
West Virginia Community Projects Funding via Baltimore Life Foundation
Applications due Sep 12, 2026
West Virginia community service nonprofits running family, safety, or neighborhood enhancement projects can access funding through Baltimore Life Foundation, with grants up to US $500. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and nonreligious community programs are supported for specific, volunteer-driven initiatives like child safety education, community clean-ups, and neighborhood watch activities.
Baltimore Life Foundation
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Support for Community Development
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public institutions in West Virginia can receive up to US $20,000 for community development, education, health, arts, and related projects that benefit PACF’s 11-county service area. Parkersburg Area Community Foundation funds capital needs, programs, capacity building, and operating support, with priority for resilient, inclusive community initiatives and substance use disorder impacts.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Community Project Grants for Nonprofits from Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public institutions in West Virginia and Washington County, Ohio can seek funding for community programs, capital projects, and operating support; awards up to US $20,000. With a mission to improve community quality of life, Parkersburg Area Community Foundation supports arts, education, health, human services, recreation, youth, family, and community development initiatives that benefit its 11-county service area.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Ruth Danley and Moore Fund Grants for West Virginia Education
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit organizations providing K–12 education for Native American children living on reservations may be eligible for approximately US $77,000 in program support, including work connected to West Virginia. Focused on charitable and educational purposes, the Ruth Danley and William Enoch Moore Fund favors year-round, collaborative programs with measurable outcomes and strong financial accountability that benefit underserved communities.
The Ruth Danley And William Enoch Moore Fund
Rural Community Facilities Funding from USDA
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 develop essential local facilities. Support can cover construction, renovation, equipment, and related costs for community service projects such as health centers, town halls, child care centers, public safety buildings, and similar rural infrastructure.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Pallottine Foundation Support for West Virginia Health
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Barbour, Lewis, Randolph, Upshur, or Webster counties in West Virginia can seek funding for health-related community programs and capacity building. With a mission to promote healthy, transformative communities, Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon provides up to US $20,000 for initiatives in wellness, food insecurity, substance use, spiritual care, and related services.
Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon
Penn National Gaming Grants for West Virginia Communities
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running community development, education, health, human services, cultural, or veteran-support programs in West Virginia counties where Penn National Gaming operates may be eligible for funding. Penn National Gaming supports local projects that strengthen community infrastructure, public safety, and services for residents in Jefferson County and other listed service areas.
Penn National Gaming
Basic Needs Funding from Sisters Health Foundation
Applications due Jan 22, 2027
Nonprofit and public organizations providing direct material aid in West Virginia and nearby Ohio counties can receive US $500 - US $5,000 to supply food, clothing, personal care items, and emergency utility or rent assistance. Sisters Health Foundation supports basic needs work that advances healthy eating, active living, thriving neighborhoods, or mental health and addiction in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Sisters Health Foundation
American Water Charitable Foundation Water Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Mar 6, 2027
West Virginia 501(c)(3) public charities and eligible K-12 schools, colleges, and universities can seek funding for community-based water and environment projects, including watershed protection and water conservation. Focused on water resource and freshwater management, American Water Charitable Foundation invites projects within its service areas that can be completed within 12 months and expand equitable access to water-based recreation.
American Water Charitable Foundation Inc
West Virginia Community Services Funding via Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Applications due Apr 10, 2027
Nonprofit and government organizations improving community services for residents of Middlebourne, West Virginia can receive grants for educational, religious, and community programs. Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley administers the Stealey Community Fund, prioritizing projects that enhance quality of life, including library, recreational, municipal, and youth services in and around Middlebourne.
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
National Trust Preservation Grants in Mid-Atlantic
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit and community organizations planning preservation or education projects in West Virginia and other Mid-Atlantic states can receive up to US $7,500 for historic and cultural resource protection. Grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation support planning, professional consulting, and public outreach that foster sustainable, livable communities and innovative preservation partnerships.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
US $100,000 - US $500,000
USDA Rural Development Grants for West Virginia
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Rural public entities, nonprofits, tribes, cooperatives, and educational institutions in West Virginia can obtain funding of US $100,000 - US $500,000 to support small rural businesses and community economic development. USDA Rural Development’s Rural Business Development Grants back training, technical assistance, infrastructure, revolving loan funds, incubators, and strategic planning that strengthen rural community service and development projects.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Community Foundation of the Virginias Grants for West Virginia Nonprofits
Applications due Jun 28, 2027
Focused on education, health, human services, and the arts, Community Foundation of the Virginias invites West Virginia nonprofits and public institutions to apply for project grants. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt organizations located in or serving Mercer County and/or nearby Tazewell County, supporting local community development and service efforts.
Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc.
Economic Development Funding from Beckley Area Foundation
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Nonprofits, public institutions, schools, and municipalities in Southern West Virginia can receive up to US $9,500 to support economic development projects in the New River Highlands region. With a mission to strengthen local communities, Beckley Area Foundation provides funding for initiatives in Raleigh, Fayette, Summers, Greenbrier, Nicholas, Mercer, Pocahontas, Monroe, and Wyoming counties, to be completed by February 28, 2027.
Beckley Area Foundation
West Virginia Environmental Funding via Beckley Area Foundation
Full proposal due Jul 1, 2027
Beckley-area 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public institutions, schools, and municipalities in West Virginia can receive up to US $27,000 for environmental preservation projects emphasizing anti-littering and youth activities. Beckley Area Foundation’s Buckner Woodford Clay, III Memorial Fund supports community-focused efforts, with funded projects or programs to be completed by February 28, 2027.
Beckley Area Foundation
Community Programs Funding from Beckley Area Foundation
Full proposal due Jul 1, 2027
West Virginia community organizations that are 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public institutions, schools, or municipalities can apply for up to US $2,000 to support arts, education, economic development, historic preservation, or youth activities in McDowell County. The Community Fund of McDowell County from Beckley Area Foundation supports local community service and development projects.
Beckley Area Foundation
Interdenominational Service Funding for Nonprofits from Beckley Area Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofits, public institutions, schools, and municipalities in Raleigh County can apply for Beckley Area Foundation’s Sigmund Family Fund to support Christian-based interdenominational projects serving people in need. Grants up to Up to US $1,600 are available, which may benefit community service initiatives in West Virginia, for projects completed by February 28, 2027.
Beckley Area Foundation