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Best West Virginia Grants for Nonprofits

Find nonprofit grants in West Virginia, including opportunities in Charleston, Morgantown, and Huntington. Updated listings for 501(c)(3) organizations statewide.

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John I. Smith Charities Scholarship

Community Foundation of Greenville
Private
United States
Up to US $6,400

John I. Smith Charities Scholarship

Established in 1989 by John I. Smith Charities to provide educational incentives and financial assistance to individuals residing in government-subsidized housing with the goal of helping students achieve self-sufficiency and become contributing citizens of the community through educational attainment.

Funding Amount

  • $800.00 per semester for up to 4 years.
  • At least one scholarship will be awarded annually.
  • Award amount and number of awards are determined annually based on the Community Foundation of Greenville’s Spending Policy for Endowment Funds.
  • Scholarship funds will be paid per semester to the approved educational institution in the name of the student and applied only to the costs of tuition, room, and board, or required fees.
Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Greenville County Fire Chiefs’ Association Scholarship

Community Foundation of Greenville
Private
United States
More than US $5,000

Greenville County Fire Chiefs’ Association Scholarship

In 1995, the Greenville County Fire Chiefs’ Association established a scholarship fund to promote higher education for firefighters and their spouses or children.

Funding

  • A minimum of $5,000 will be awarded annually and the number and amount of each award will be determined annually.
  • Scholarship funds are paid to an approved educational institution in the name of the student.
  • Scholarship funds are awarded for one academic year and are not subject to automatic renewal. 
Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

4-H Beef Club Fund

Community Foundation of Whitley County
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount

4-H Beef Club Fund

The 4-H Beef Club Fund, established by the Whitley County 4H Beef Club, provides educational scholarship support for any member of Whitley County 4-H intent upon studying Agriculture at an accredited college or university in pursuit of a 2 or 4 year degree in the field.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation Agricultural Education

Samuel “Bo” Terry Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $500

Samuel “Bo” Terry Scholarship Fund

Fund provides higher education scholarship assistance to needy and deserving students graduating from Roanoke City Public Schools.

Amount

  • $500+
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Career / College Preparation

Rangeley Educational Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $1,000

Rangeley Educational Fund

Fund provides scholarships to further the education of young men and women pursuing study in technical, vocational, academic, or professional fields.

Amount

$1,000+

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Career / College Preparation

N.R. Burroughs Educational Award

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
Henry County, Virginia, United States
Approximately US $1,000

N.R. Burroughs Educational Award

Fund provides scholarship assistance to qualified and deserving young men and women pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Amount

  • $1,000+
Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Timothy B. Snyder Memorial Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
Lexington City, Virginia, United States
Approximately US $1,000

Timothy B. Snyder Memorial Scholarship Fund

Fund provides financial scholarships to deserving young men and women from high schools in the counties of Botetourt, Halifax and Shenandoah.

Amount

  • $1,000+
Education - Higher Education Civil Engineering Vocational & Trade Education +1 more

Romero Family Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $2,500

Romero Family Scholarship Fund

Fund was established to provide scholarship assistance to further the education of able and deserving young men and women in their post high school education in the fields of either technical, vocational, academic or professional education, with preference given to students from Henry and Franklin Counties and the City of Martinsville.

Amount

  • $2,500+
Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation Vocational & Trade Education

Michael Dean Guilliams Memorial Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $1,500

Michael Dean Guilliams Memorial Scholarship Fund

Fund provides scholarship assistance to deserving students who are pursuing further educational studies in a career and technical field.

Amount

$1,500+

Architecture Engineering Education - Higher Education +4 more

Otis Dreams of Books Scholarship

Community Foundation of East Mississippi Inc.
Private
United States
US $1,000

Community Foundation of East Mississippi

With over 40 years of dedicated service, the Community Foundation of East Mississippi (CFEM) is committed to fostering charitable giving that connects generous individuals, families, and businesses to meaningful causes.

Mission: A catalyst for charitable giving where civic-minded individuals, families, and businesses achieve philanthropic goals. We bridge resources and needs to enhance the dynamic communities we serve.

Otis Dreams of Books Scholarship

This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Otis Douglas, who had a lifelong love of reading and learning. Many nights, Otis would fall asleep reading his daughter’s schoolbooks. He was unable to finish his own high school education, and this gave him the deepest appreciation for learning. Our hope for this scholarship is to honor his legacy by fostering a love of learning and reading in students pursuing their college education. 

Education - Higher Education

The E. Price Ripley Memorial Foundation Fund

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Private
United States
Approximately US $2,000

The E. Price Ripley Memorial Foundation Fund

Fund provides higher education scholarship assistance to deserving young people in their chosen field of endeavor.

Amount

$2,000+

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Fred E. Droste Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln

The Community Foundation offers many advantages to donors, professional advisors, nonprofit organizations and the community at large. We constantly strive to ensure that the giving process is as streamlined and safe as possible so our donors can focus on the most important aspect of philanthropy - helping others.

Scholarship Program

The Community Foundation serves the counties of Cass, Christian, Logan, Macoupin, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan and Sangamon in central Illinois, and administers an annual scholarship program for approximately 50 scholarship funds.

Fred E. Droste Memorial Scholarship

Graduating senior from a high school in Macoupin or Montgomery Counties who is pursuing a degree in a STEAM-related field.

Education - Higher Education STEM / STEAM Education

L. George Pauze Scholarship

Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Grays Harbor Community Foundation

Established in 1994, Grays Harbor Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is known in our community for giving grants to other nonprofits in Grays Harbor County and for scholarships for Grays Harbor youth, but that is not our business.

Our real business is helping people, families, groups, and businesses be philanthropic or charitable. We provide the administrative and investment management services that make it easy for donors to be involved at whatever level they wish, and to accomplish their charitable goals with their tax deductible donations that improve the quality of life in Grays Harbor.

Scholarships

The Grays Harbor Community Foundation awards scholarships to local students for education after high school. The emphasis is on undergraduate studies at any two or four year college or university and vocational/technical programs leading to a license or certification.

Students submit only one application. When selected, the recipient is matched to the criteria of an individual scholarship by the scholarship review committee.

L. George Pauze Scholarship

The L. George Pauze Scholarship is new to the Community Foundation, but has been in existence since the 1970s. In January of 1970, Pauze announced the L. George Pauze Scholarship for a graduate of Hoquiam High School he had established with the help of his friends and attorneys, Omar Parker and George G. Wandel. Mr. Pauze came from Montreal to Grays Harbor in 1907. After years of hard work and ingenuity, he was able to maneuver himself into the ownership of a thriving lumber mill. George said: “You know, I didn’t have a chance to go to college, and I always missed it…I might have done even better if I’d had the opportunity to go. Actually, education is much more important now than in my day.” The law firm of Parker, Johnson, Parker (now Parker, Winkelman) has administered the Trust established that day, awarding at least one scholarship each year. The Gray Harbor Community Foundation is proud to now administer the scholarship to continue this tradition in perpetuity, and honor this “true gentleman.”

Education - Higher Education

MNA Legacy Scholarships

Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation (MNAF)
Association/Society
United States
Up to US $2,000

Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation

The Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation (MNAF), a non-profit corporation affiliated with the Minnesota Nurses Association, provides funding for nursing research grants and scholarships.

Each year, MNAF provides thousands of dollars in scholarships and grants to members and students. They are excellent opportunities to advance the nursing profession through research and education. Members are encouraged to apply.

MNA Legacy Scholarships

Children, grandchildren, or dependents of active or retired MNA members in good standing are eligible to apply for an MNA Legacy Scholarship. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program. 

Education - Higher Education Nursing

Lee Essie and Charlie McMillan, Jr. Scholarships: Active/Inactive Military and Military Veteran Scholarship

Saginaw Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Scholarships

Since awarding our first $500 scholarship in 1987, the Saginaw Community Foundation has awarded college scholarships to area students totaling more than $13.7 million, thanks to our generous donors. Each year, over 500 college-bound or career and technical education students benefit from our scholarship awards.

Our single application process makes it easy to potentially qualify for one or more of our 260+ scholarships.

Active/Inactive Military and Military Veteran Scholarship

At a very early age in Alabama, Lee Essie Smith was a self-taught musician. After losing her mother as a young teenager, she began putting her God-given musical talent to work as a pianist for several churches. By the time she graduated from high school, she had learned the cosmetology trade and met Charlie McMillan, Jr.

After his wife’s death, Mr. McMillan continued his community service with the Democratic Party, Habitat for Humanity and Mt. Olive Baptist Church as an usher. Although he did not serve very long in the military, Mr. McMillan continues to exemplify the values and physical energy of the “Army Strong” slogan. He is the patriarch of the family – always dapper – and a regular attendee at church services.

Education - Higher Education Military & Veterans Services Vocational & Trade Education

Armin “Bun” and Lorraine Rinness Memorial Scholarship Fund

Saginaw Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Scholarships

Since awarding our first $500 scholarship in 1987, the Saginaw Community Foundation has awarded college scholarships to area students totaling more than $13.7 million, thanks to our generous donors. Each year, over 500 college-bound or career and technical education students benefit from our scholarship awards.

Our single application process makes it easy to potentially qualify for one or more of our 260+ scholarships.

Armin “Bun” and Lorraine Rinness Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Armin “Bun” and Lorraine Rinness Memorial Scholarship Fund honors Armin “Bun” and Lorraine Rinness by supporting Saginaw County students pursuing college or Career and Technical Education (CTE) training. This fund provides need-based assistance to help local students continue their education and achieve long-term success.

Vocational & Trade Education Education - Higher Education

Bud & Katherine Rae Aviation Scholarship

Saginaw Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Scholarships

Since awarding our first $500 scholarship in 1987, the Saginaw Community Foundation has awarded college scholarships to area students totaling more than $13.7 million, thanks to our generous donors. Each year, over 500 college-bound or career and technical education students benefit from our scholarship awards.

Our single application process makes it easy to potentially qualify for one or more of our 260+ scholarships.

Bud & Katherine Rae Aviation Scholarship

The Bud and Katherine Rae Aviation Scholarship was organized by friends of the late Bernard “Bud” Rae in 1983 to honor his many years of service to the aviation community. Among the principal organizers and donors of the scholarship fund are the Aviation Division of the Saginaw County Sheriff’s Department, the Saginaw Valley Air Museum and Mrs. Katherine Rae.

The purposes of the scholarship are to assist in preparation for an aviation career, to promote safety in aviation through education, training and research, to promote scientific study of aviation-related phenomenon, to develop aviation-oriented community leaders and to perpetuate the spirit of community service personified by Bud Rae.

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Aviation

Charles H. Adrean D.S.C. Post 625 Memorial Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The Charles H. Adrean D.S.C. Post 625 Memorial Scholarship, established by American Legion Post 625, honors exceptional athletes graduating from schools within New York's American Legion District 5. This scholarship supports students in their pursuit of post-secondary education, including academic, professional, and trade programs. It remains accessible to recipients entering military service, allowing them to claim it upon returning. The foundation aims to empower youth through educational opportunities that contribute to personal growth and community service.
Education - Higher Education Baseball & Softball Vocational & Trade Education

Dr. John P. Sheehan Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The Dr. John P. Sheehan Scholarship, awarded by the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, provides financial support to graduates from Utica's public and parochial schools for pursuing higher education or vocational training. This initiative aims to empower local students by facilitating access to educational opportunities, thereby enhancing their lives and contributing to community growth. Eligible candidates must be attending a college in the U.S. and be students from specific schools in Utica.
Education - Higher Education Educational Access & Equity

Clarence A. “Buck” Iles Scholarship

Saginaw Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Scholarships

Since awarding our first $500 scholarship in 1987, the Saginaw Community Foundation has awarded college scholarships to area students totaling more than $13.7 million, thanks to our generous donors. Each year, over 500 college-bound or career and technical education students benefit from our scholarship awards.

Our single application process makes it easy to potentially qualify for one or more of our 260+ scholarships.

Clarence A. “Buck” Iles Scholarship

The Clarence A. “Buck” Iles Scholarship was lovingly established by his wife of 65 years, Carrie, to enable a deserving young person to pursue his/her education in the electrical field. Mr. and Mrs. Iles established a successful family-owned and operated electrical contracting company – serving the Saginaw area for more than 25 years. It was in this tradition of hard work, honesty and quality service that the Iles Electric Company, Inc., was founded.

Mr. Iles’ only regret was that he was not able to pursue a formal college education, but he enabled his children and grandchildren to accomplish their educational goals and dreams. Education, combined with dreams and hard work, will create realities. It is hoped that the values, determination and ambition demonstrated by Mr. Iles will be passed on to future generations of electricians as they realize their dreams.

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

Gabriel, Joseph and Lila Mandour Karam Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The Gabriel, Joseph and Lila Mandour Karam Scholarship, established by the late Joseph G. Karam, supports educational opportunities for students attending 2-year or 4-year colleges, universities, or vocational schools. Administered by the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, the fund has awarded nearly $60,000 to various nonprofits since 2012. The scholarship reflects a commitment to the dramatic arts and technological development, continuing Joseph's philanthropic legacy and vision for community enrichment.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

Clinician Scientist Development Awards

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount
The National MS Society's Clinician Scientist Development Awards aim to cultivate promising young investigators in multiple sclerosis research. This program supports postdoctoral fellows with three years of comprehensive training in academic medicine focused on MS. Applicants must hold a clinical degree and be licensed in the U.S. The Society prioritizes research that aligns with its Pathways to Cures Roadmap, which emphasizes stopping disease progression, restoring function, and preventing MS.
Multiple Sclerosis

National MS Society: Harry Weaver Scholar Awards

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount
The National MS Society offers Harry Weaver Scholar Awards to support emerging researchers in multiple sclerosis. This prestigious award honors Dr. Harry Weaver's legacy and aims to facilitate independent research careers. Eligible candidates must have a doctoral degree and relevant postdoctoral training. The funding is designed to provide salary and grant support for five years, allowing awardees to establish competence in their research area. Applications should align with the Society's Pathways to Cures Roadmap.
Multiple Sclerosis

National MS Society: MS Clinical Mentorships: Medical Student Mentorship Program

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Association/Society
United States
US $5,000
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society offers a Medical Student Mentorship Program that provides a four-week clinical experience for medical students who have completed at least one year of school. This program aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with MS and generate interest in careers focused on MS care. Students gain hands-on experience under the guidance of MS specialists, enhancing their understanding of the disease and its management.
Multiple Sclerosis

National MS Society: Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellowships

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Association/Society
United States
Up to US $225,000
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society offers the Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellowships to support MDs in acquiring essential clinical trial training. This fellowship aims to enhance expertise in conducting complex trials for MS therapies, fostering skills in protocol design, patient recruitment, and data analysis. Applicants must have relevant medical training and be engaged in ongoing MS clinical research. The program is vital for addressing the increasing demand for trained professionals in MS clinical trials, contributing to advancements in treatment.
Multiple Sclerosis

Bay Area Lyme Foundation: Emerging Leader Award

Bay Area Lyme Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The Bay Area Lyme Foundation's Emerging Leader Award supports innovative research in Lyme disease, offering two $150,000 grants to post-doctoral and early-career scientists. Applicants are encouraged to propose proof-of-concept projects that enhance diagnostics or therapeutics. The award seeks to attract talent and foster scientific leadership in biomedical sciences. Evaluation criteria include the potential for novel therapies, scientific rationale, and support from institutions. This opportunity is ideal for those new to tickborne disease research.
Lyme Disease

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Center for IBD and Celiac Disease Postdoctoral and Early Career Support Award

Stanford Health Care
Private
United States
Up to US $200,000
The Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Center for IBD and Celiac Disease offers funding for postdoctoral fellows and instructors to conduct innovative research focused on pediatric IBD and celiac disease. This initiative aims to nurture future researchers and prepare them for independent funding opportunities. Eligible research includes basic, clinical, epidemiological, and health policy studies related to maternal and child health. Funding supports substantial salary and benefits, ensuring commitment to impactful research in this critical area.
Digestive System Health & Diseases Children’s Health & Pediatrics Maternal And Perinatal Health

West Virginia Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

West Virginia grants for nonprofits provide funding to support education, rural development, public health, and cultural preservation initiatives. The following grants help organizations tackle community challenges, promote sustainability, and enhance quality of life across West Virginia.


Search Instrumentl's West Virginia Grants Database


Find 130 funding opportunities for nonprofits in West Virginia, with $9.2M available. Instrumentl helps organizations identify funding sources with strategic deadline tracking, advanced search tools, and data-driven insights to support meaningful change throughout the state.

Last updated: October 5, 2026. Next update: November 1, 2026.

Grant Insights : West Virginia Grants for Nonprofits

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

100+ West Virginia grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

38 West Virginia grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

30 West Virginia grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

19 West Virginia grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

100+ West Virginia grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

2,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Community Development & Revitalization

600+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Food Access & Hunger

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for West Virginia grants for Nonprofits?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

Q1
31.3%
Q2
21.7%
Q3
23.2%
Q4
23.8%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for West Virginia Grants for Nonprofits?

Grants are most commonly $12,000.

$250 $250 Min.
$12,000 $12 K Median
$108,001 $108 K Average
$2,300,000 $2.3 M Max.

Frequently asked questions

If your nonprofit is in West Virginia, there are actually a wide variety of funding sources for nonprofits available in your state. Currently, there are more than 100+ individual open grants available, totaling $9,180,050 in funding. For organizations interested in pursuing grant funding in West Virginia, the median grant size is $12,000. However, there are opportunities for greater funding, with 38 grant opportunities currently available that are over $25,000. In addition, we have 19 grants that support general operating expenses, while more than 100+ grants fund programs and projects. More specifically, over 2,000+ grants focus on community development & revitalization and more than 600+ grant opportunities are focused on food access & hunger.

Nearly all of the more than 100+ of the grants that are currently available in West Virginia come from private foundations, but there are some lucrative funding opportunities on the federal, state, and local government levels. Corporate sponsors are also offering a few grants in a variety of fields. Here’s a breakdown of where you'll find the most grants available:

  • Private Foundations: Currently there are 73 grants available from private foundations. Many private grants focus on educational issues like tutoring and mentoring, vocational and trade education, the visual arts, career/college preparation, and teacher development and training. Private grantors who focus on these educational issues include the William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust, the Claude Washington Benedum Foundation, the Nora Roberts Foundation Grant, and the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation.
  • Federal, State & Local Government: There are 25 grant opportunities available at the state and local level that also focus on education along with environmental issues like agricultural crops, water resource management, freshwater conservation, recycling, and habitat and ecosystem restoration. Some of these state and local opportunities are funded by agencies like the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, and the West Virginia Conservation Agency. There are also a few grants available on the federal level from the USDA, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, and these also focus on numerous environmental issues.
  • Corporate Funders: There are 12 grants available from corporations. Corporations like Toyota, Huntington National Bank, Food Lion, and Bell's Brewery, Inc. fund everything from youth and community services to food delivery, affordable housing, and public safety.

With the various areas of funding available in West Virginia, you should do your research on not only the amount of funding being offered by these grantors but also their focus. Keep in mind that government grants often have larger awards than those on the corporate level, but they also have equally large compliance requirements.

Based on the data we have now, the best time to apply for grants in West Virginia is in Q1, which is when about 31.3% of deadlines for grants land. This period offers nonprofits the most opportunities to secure funding. We also found that Q4 has a bit fewer grant deadlines, with 23.8%. Comparatively, Q2 is the grant period with the least activity, coming in at only 21.7%. To maximize your odds of winning grant funding, be aware of the peak fundraising periods.

The nonprofit funding landscape throughout West Virginia has shown modest activity over the past several years, decreasing slighlty from 2021 to 2022. Based on the funding reports sent to the IRS, overall grant funding reached more than $490.87 million in 2021 and then declined to around $489.59 million in 2022. Even with this minor decline, the largest area for funding was single-organization support. Likewise, the top counties that received the most funding were Monongalia County, Cabell County, and Kanawha County.

The grant search in West Virginia is competitive, so Instrumentl simplifies the entire grant process to help find and apply to opportunities you have the best chance of winning. Through Instrumentl, you can easily research funders, manage deadlines, and keep on top of everything in our all-in-one platform.

With Instrumentl, you'll get access to over 20,000 live grants and 400,000 funders beyond what you see here in West Virginia. Learn more about how Instrumentl helps nonprofits streamline their grant process.

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