Community Health Funding from Benedum Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and qualified public agencies in West Virginia can access funding for community development and health initiatives, including prevention, access to care, and leadership development. The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation offers grants up to US $200,000 for projects that strengthen public health infrastructure, expand technology access, and improve nonprofit and public sector effectiveness.
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Costco Wholesale Charitable Contributions
The Costco Wholesale Charitable Contributions program prioritizes support for children, education, and health services within local communities. Nonprofit organizations seeking assistance must be 501(c)(3) certified and focus on monetary requests. Applications are reviewed within 4-6 weeks, factoring in community needs and collaboration. However, Costco limits grants to 10% of the program budget and typically restricts organizations to one request per fiscal year. They do not fund individuals or direct aid for various specific purposes.
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Creag Foundation Grant
The Creag Foundation, established in 2009 in Woodinville, Washington, provides funding to innovative 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations addressing social issues. Focused on smaller organizations, the foundation seeks to support those with unique approaches to improve the human condition. Eligible applicants must have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and present a new or previously unaddressed solution to societal challenges. Applications are by invitation only, encouraging creativity and passion in charitable work.
Creag Foundation
West Virginia Community Programs Funding via Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
Nonprofit organizations and government entities serving Boone, Clay, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, or Putnam counties in West Virginia can seek support for community economic development, education, health, arts and culture, and basic needs projects. With a mission to strengthen communities, The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation provides quarterly discretionary grants through a multi-step application process involving program officers.
The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Education Grants in West Virginia
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation provides West Virginia nonprofits and public agencies with grants for education and economic development initiatives. 501(c)(3) organizations and qualified government units can seek support for teacher development, early childhood education, extended learning, career readiness, entrepreneurship, and technology-based economic growth, with an emphasis on innovative, collaborative, and cross-regional projects.
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Global Impact Cash Grants
The Global Impact Cash Grants by Cisco Systems Foundation support innovative early-stage solutions aimed at addressing significant social problems. Targeting nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations, these grants focus on four key sectors: crisis response, education, economic empowerment, and climate regeneration. Eligible organizations must demonstrate alignment with these areas, particularly serving underserved communities. The foundation seeks to leverage technology for impactful solutions, ensuring sustainability and community resilience through strategic investments.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Hearst Foundation: Social Service Grant
The Hearst Foundation's Social Service Grant focuses on tackling chronic poverty by funding direct-service organizations that implement effective solutions for economic independence and family strengthening. With a mission to support diverse nonprofits in the U.S., the Foundation allocates approximately 15% of its total funding to social services, prioritizing scalable programs that serve significant populations. The minimum grant size is $100,000, and special consideration is given to organizations addressing affordable housing, domestic violence, and youth development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Community Health Funding for Nonprofits from Highmark Foundation
West Virginia nonprofits focused on community health can access funding through Highmark Foundation to run evidence-based programs improving health outcomes. Eligible 501(c)(3) public charities may propose initiatives in chronic disease prevention, family and mental health, access to care, community health clinics, screenings, or healthcare workforce development across communities served by Highmark and its affiliates.
Highmark Foundation
LabCorp Charitable Foundation Grants
The Labcorp Charitable Foundation, a private 501(c)(3) entity, aims to enhance healthcare access and education for all. With grant opportunities focusing on food programs, healthcare services for underserved populations, and STEM initiatives, it seeks to support community health and well-being. Organizations eligible for funding must be U.S.-based and hold tax-exempt status. Requests are reviewed biannually, in March and September, to foster impactful community projects.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Partnerships
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation provides grants to organizations focused on improving the lives of children in urban poverty in the U.S., India, and South Africa. They prioritize projects in education, health, and family economic stability. Grants typically do not exceed 25% of a project's budget or 10% of an organization's annual expenses. The foundation seeks to partner with organizations already making an impact, ensuring funding supports impactful social enterprises.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Emergency Grants in West Virginia
West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public institutions facing unforeseen, time-sensitive needs can access funding through the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation’s Special and Urgent Needs Grants, with awards up to US $4,000. Eligible projects must serve the foundation’s 11-county area, with priority for communities where PACF is the only community foundation.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
US $250,000 - US $500,000
Northeast SARE Support for West Virginia Farming
Full proposal due Oct 26, 2026
West Virginia nonprofits and community partners working on farming and food systems can access funding through Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education for social science research and education projects. Awards of US $50,000 - US $250,000 support community-based, farmer-informed initiatives that improve the health and sustainability of agricultural communities across the Northeast region, including West Virginia.
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education
West Virginia Justice Litigation Funding via Impact Fund
Full proposal due Oct 29, 2026
Nonprofit legal organizations, solo practitioners, and small law firms in West Virginia pursuing impact litigation can apply for the Impact Fund’s recoverable grants, awarding US $10,000 - US $50,000 for out-of-pocket litigation expenses. Cases advancing economic, environmental, racial, or social justice for communities facing systemic oppression may be supported, including class actions and significant multi-plaintiff cases.
The Impact Fund
Spark Good: Strengthening Community - Local Grants
Applications due Nov 30, 2026
The Spark Good: Strengthening Community Local Grants program by the Wal-Mart Foundation empowers local organizations through grants ranging from $250 to $5000. This initiative aims to enhance community welfare by supporting diverse projects, including animal shelters and educational programs. Eligible organizations must have a verified Spark Good account, ensuring funds are allocated effectively to meet local needs and foster community development. Together, we can create lasting impacts through small yet significant actions.
Wal-Mart Foundation
Nordstrom Community Grant
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
The Nordstrom Community Grant focuses on supporting youth and families by providing over $1 million in grants annually. It aims to assist grassroots organizations that address essential community needs such as food, shelter, and clothing, as well as creating opportunities for economic mobility through mentorship and workforce development. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in areas where Nordstrom operates. Applications are encouraged for those meeting these criteria.
Nordstrom
The Nature Conservancy Support for Conservation
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Nonprofit conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and agencies in West Virginia can seek funding for fee and easement land acquisition projects that enhance resilient, connected habitats and community benefits. The Nature Conservancy’s Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program offers up to US $100,000 for eligible projects within its Appalachians Program boundary.
The Nature Conservancy
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public institutions in West Virginia and Washington County, Ohio can seek up to US $20,000 for capital projects, program development, capacity building, or limited operating support. With a mission to improve community quality of life, Parkersburg Area Community Foundation prioritizes arts, education, health, human services, recreation, youth, family, and community and economic development projects in its 11-county service area.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
West Virginia Storytelling Funding via Jesse W Couch Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Mar 27, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in West Virginia 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 impact through storytelling. Wildlife conservation nonprofits are the only groups able to submit unsolicited applications.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
West Virginia Department Arts Adult Education Grants
Applications due May 18, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, schools, local governments, and individual artists in West Virginia can receive up to US $5,000 for group arts projects that teach new skills to adults. West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History supports creative aging, adult education, and art education initiatives that engage community members in lifelong learning.
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History
National Trust Historic Preservation Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit and community organizations in West Virginia working on historic preservation, community heritage, or land conservation planning can apply for grants up to US $7,500 to support preservation planning and education projects. Grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation help fund professional consulting, feasibility studies, community forums, and innovative public outreach that protect natural and cultural resources.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
US $100,000 - US $500,000
USDA Rural Development Grants for West Virginia
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Nonprofit corporations, rural public entities, higher education institutions, tribes, and rural cooperatives in West Virginia can seek $100,000 - $500,000 to support small rural businesses through training, technical assistance, and community economic development projects. USDA Rural Development funds land and facility improvements, revolving loan funds, transportation, incubators, and technology-based rural business development.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Mutual of America's Community Partnership Award
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
The Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award honors exemplary nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that foster collaborative partnerships across sectors. Annually, a national competition showcases numerous organizations demonstrating impactful community partnerships. Six organizations receive recognition, including the Thomas J. Moran Award, which offers $100,000, and the Frances R. Hesselbein Award, granting $75,000. Since 1996, the award has acknowledged 262 partnerships, emphasizing Mutual of America's commitment to societal improvement through collaboration.
Mutual Of America Foundation
Evans Foundation Health and Education Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Sep 1, 2027
West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on health care or education can apply for funding to benefit residents of Harrison and Lewis Counties. Focused on improving local health services and educational opportunities, the George F. & Elah P. Evans Foundation invites eligible organizations to apply through the JPMorgan foundation finder portal.
George F. & Elah P. Evans Foundation
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Support for West Virginia Community Programs
Applications due Sep 15, 2027
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation provides West Virginia nonprofits and public institutions with grants up to US $20,000 for community programs and projects. Funding supports arts and culture, education, health and human services, youth and family services, recreation, and community and economic development, with emphasis on capital needs, program development, capacity building, and operating support.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Ruth Danley and Moore Grants for West Virginia Education
Applications due Sep 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations providing K-12 education for Native American children living on reservations may be eligible for project support, including those connected to West Virginia. Focused on educational access and equity, the Ruth Danley and William Enoch Moore Fund offers approximately US $77,000 for year-round, direct-service programs with proven impact and strong financial accountability.
The Ruth Danley And William Enoch Moore Fund
USDA Rural Development Water Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Sep 30, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, most state and local governments, and federally recognized tribes in rural West Virginia can seek USDA Rural Development funding to address emergencies threatening safe drinking water, with awards up to US $1,000,000. Grants support constructing or repairing water transmission lines, and developing new water sources, intakes, or treatment facilities in eligible low-income rural areas.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
USDA Rural Development Water Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Sep 30, 2027
State and local governments, private nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes in rural West Virginia can apply for USDA Rural Development’s Water & Waste Disposal Grant Program to fund water, sewer, solid waste, and stormwater projects. Eligible rural areas include towns under 10,000 people, tribal lands, and colonias lacking commercial credit options.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)