Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment programs serving mostly economically underserved communities, including in West Virginia, can seek Global Impact Cash Grants of up to US $100,000. With a mission to scale innovative social impact solutions, Cisco Systems Foundation provides project-focused support via a year-round LOI process.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Emergency Grants in West Virginia
West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public institutions facing non-budgeted, time-sensitive emergencies or opportunities can access funding through the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation’s Special and Urgent Needs Grants, offering up to US $4,000. Eligible programs must serve the Foundation’s 11-county area, including ten West Virginia counties and Washington County, Ohio.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Health Equity Funding for U.S. Organizations from American Heart Association
For-profit and nonprofit organizations addressing health access, food security, or economic vitality in the U.S., including West Virginia, can apply for American Heart Association’s Social Impact Fund Nationwide Grant, offering up to US $500,000. Funding supports scalable, evidence-based solutions that improve social and environmental determinants of health in under-resourced communities.
American Heart Association
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Grants for West Virginia Arts Education
Applications due Jul 27, 2026
Eastern Panhandle public schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in West Virginia can receive US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support arts, music, design, and nature programs for children, including general operating support for eligible nonprofits. Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation prioritizes projects that integrate nature and the natural world into creative curricula in Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan counties.
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
Perdue Foundation Support for West Virginia Communities
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking up to US $1,000 for community-benefit programs may be eligible, especially with endorsement from a Perdue associate. Grants from Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation help fund initiatives in education, agriculture, environment, hunger and poverty relief, health, social services, public safety, and cultural heritage.
Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
West Virginia Community Programs Funding via EQT Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community enrichment, education and workforce development, or environmental initiatives can access funding through EQT Foundation; typical awards are approximately US $15,000. Eligible organizations are generally located in northern West Virginia counties where EQT operates and work on projects like food access, STEM education, libraries, arts, and conservation.
EQT Foundation
Truist Foundation Workforce Development Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
West Virginia nonprofits offering workforce development, career navigation, or AI-related upskilling programs for adult workers can access funding through Truist Foundation’s Inspire Awards. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations headquartered in the Truist footprint may receive US $10,000 - US $250,000 to provide training, AI literacy, wraparound services, and career pathways that advance economic mobility.
Truist Foundation Inc
Economic Development Funding from Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Focused on economic and workforce development, this grant invites West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and government agencies serving Berkeley County to propose specific projects. Eligible programs include business recruitment or creation, job creation, workforce development, and career or job skills training, with awards ranging from US $2,000 to US $10,000.
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
Sisters Health Foundation Grants for West Virginia Health
Full proposal due Sep 3, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public institutions can seek project, capacity-building, equipment, small capital, or general operating support over US $5,000 to advance health in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Through the Sisters Health Foundation’s Responsive Grants Program, organizations improving healthy eating, active living, neighborhood conditions, or mental health and addiction may be eligible.
Sisters Health Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking operating or program support for children, education, animals, environment, humanitarian aid, poverty, or arts and culture can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. Focused on preserving life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, the Hansen Family Foundation considers U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million and modest overhead.
Hansen Family Foundation
West Virginia Community Programs Funding via Baltimore Life Foundation
Applications due Sep 12, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits running family, safety, or community enhancement programs can access funding through the Baltimore Life Foundation, with grants up to US $500 for specific projects. Organizations with strong volunteer bases, including schools and non-religious community initiatives, may receive support for child safety education, neighborhood watch, clean-ups, and similar efforts.
Baltimore Life Foundation
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Support for West Virginia Communities
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation provides West Virginia nonprofits and public institutions with operating, program, capital, and capacity-building support, offering up to US $20,000. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies serving its 11-county region may fund arts, education, health, youth and family services, recreation, and community and economic development projects, including efforts addressing substance use and inclusion.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Operating and Program 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 apply for Parkersburg Area Community Foundation’s Community Action Grants, offering up to US $20,000 for capital projects, program development, capacity building, and limited operating support. Priority goes to projects serving PACF’s core counties and addressing arts, education, health, human services, recreation, youth, family, or community development.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Ruth Danley and Moore 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 funding that supports established, year-round educational programming. Focused on charitable and educational purposes, the Ruth Danley and William Enoch Moore Fund offers approximately US $77,000, including support for work connected to West Virginia and other designated regions.
The Ruth Danley And William Enoch Moore Fund
Food Lion Feeds Support for Hunger Relief
Applications due Sep 17, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits providing hunger-relief food distribution in West Virginia can apply for Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation grants, which must be used to purchase food. Eligible organizations must operate within 20 miles of a Food Lion store and may apply once every 12 months during the bi-annual grant cycles.
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Inc.
Community Services Grants for Nonprofits from Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia
Applications due Sep 21, 2026
Grants from Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia help West Virginia nonprofits and public institutions fund community services work in Taylor County. Qualified 501(c)(3) organizations and public schools operating in Taylor County can request US $500 - US $1,000 to support charitable purposes, which may include eligible operating or program-related needs.
Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia
USDA Rural Development Water Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, most state and local governments, and federally recognized tribes in rural West Virginia can seek funding to address emergencies affecting safe, reliable drinking water. With a mission to support rural communities, USDA Rural Development provides grants up to US $1,000,000 for waterline repairs, extensions, and new water source or treatment facilities.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
USDA Rural Development Water Infrastructure Grants
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
State and local governments, private nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes in rural West Virginia can apply for USDA Rural Development’s Water & Waste Disposal funding to build or improve drinking water, sewer, solid waste, and stormwater systems. Support may also cover related legal, engineering, land, equipment, and start-up operations costs.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Penn National Gaming Grants for West Virginia Nonprofits
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community development, education, health, human services, cultural, or veteran support programs in West Virginia counties where Penn National Gaming operates may be eligible for this funding. Penn National Gaming supports locally focused projects that address broad community needs in Jefferson County and other listed service areas.
Penn National Gaming
West Virginia Community Programs Funding via Toyota
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
West Virginia nonprofits, public schools, and state or municipal organizations can access funding through Toyota for STEM education, workforce readiness, and other community-focused programs. Eligible groups in primary counties Putnam, Kanawha, and Cabell, and secondary counties Mason, Raleigh, and Monongalia may use support to strengthen long-term, sustainable services for under-resourced communities.
Toyota
West Virginia Arts Education Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
West Virginia nonprofits, schools, local governments, and individual artists can receive up to US $5,000 to run group arts programs that teach new skills to adults in West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History funds projects in senior services, adult education, and art education, typically requiring a 50% cash match and compliance with state eligibility rules.
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History
Artist Training Grants for Nonprofits from WV Culture
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public agencies, and educational institutions can receive up to US $5,000 to provide professional development opportunities that help artists expand or improve their work or share their expertise. Grants from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History may support organizations seeking operating resources tied to artist training and development in West Virginia.
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History
US Wind Force Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with community-oriented projects in Mineral County, West Virginia, can seek funding to benefit residents near the Pinnacle Wind Farm at NewPage. Focused on community services, US Wind Force Foundation invites applicants serving Keyser, Elk Garden, New Creek, and surrounding areas to propose locally driven initiatives selected by a volunteer allocation committee.
US Wind Force Foundation
Basic Needs Funding from Sisters Health Foundation
Applications due Jan 22, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public institutions providing direct material aid can apply for Sisters Health Foundation’s Basic Needs/Direct Service Grants, offering US $500 - US $5,000 in West Virginia and nearby Ohio counties. Funding supports food, clothing, personal care items, and emergency utility or rent assistance that advance healthy living, thriving neighborhoods, or mental health and addiction priorities.
Sisters Health Foundation
The Nature Conservancy Support for Appalachian Conservation
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and agencies in West Virginia can seek up to US $100,000 for land acquisition and related project costs through the Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program. The Nature Conservancy supports environmental conservation and climate resilience projects that protect resilient, connected lands and deliver meaningful community benefits.
The Nature Conservancy
AmeriCorps Program Funding from Volunteer West Virginia
Letter of inquiry due Feb 23, 2027
Nonprofit and public agencies running AmeriCorps programs in West Virginia can seek funding to operate state-based AmeriCorps projects with at least five members. Focused on community service, Volunteer West Virginia invites organizations working in education, community services, disaster relief, economic development, environmental stewardship, veterans, or faith-based and family-strengthening initiatives to apply.
Volunteer West Virginia
Southern Partners Fund Grants for West Virginia Organizing
Applications due May 6, 2027
Rural, community-based 501(c)(3) organizations in West Virginia using grassroots organizing for social, economic, or environmental justice can apply for Southern Partners Fund’s Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle for general operating or project support. Eligible groups have budgets of $350,000 or less for operating support; larger organizations may request project support only.
Southern Partners Fund