Central Appalachia Living Traditions: Folk & Traditional Arts Experiences Grants
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Private
Adams County, Ohio, Alleghany County, Virginia +64 more
US $1,000 - US $7,000
The Central Appalachia Living Traditions grants from the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation support community projects in designated Appalachian counties. With funding ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, these grants aim to enhance public understanding and appreciation of folk and traditional arts. Ideal projects include workshops, public art, performances, and educational initiatives that foster multi-generational participation, particularly in under-resourced communities. Applications should focus on new or expanded programming that diversifies cultural activities.
Folk Art / Traditional Art
Arts / Culture Access & Participation
Catholic Extension Support for Catholic Dioceses
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Mission Catholic dioceses in Wythe County, Virginia can apply for Catholic Extension’s Francis Grants to fund major diocesan events and leadership development. These grants support occasions like a new bishop’s ordination, special diocesan anniversaries, papal visits, or a bishop’s continuing education, but are only available to pre-approved poor dioceses served by Catholic Extension.
Catholicism
Catholic Extension Support for Catholic Leadership
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic school educators in Wythe County, Virginia seeking graduate-level leadership training can apply for Catholic Extension’s Catholic School Leadership Development Grant, which covers most tuition plus travel for a one-year online certificate in Catholic school administration. Eligible participants must be nominated by their principal, approved by the diocesan superintendent, and commit to two years of service.
Education - K through 12
Catholicism
Religious / Theological Education
Catholic Extension Support for Wythe County Ministries
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic diocesan leaders and ministries in Wythe County, Virginia can seek funding to establish, expand, or enhance pastoral and social outreach, including catechesis, family life, liturgy, and services for immigrants, homeless, or incarcerated people. Catholic Extension supports approved mission dioceses with programmatic grants and limited post-disaster assistance to help strengthen church life and community impact.
Catholicism
Family Services
Homelessness Services
+3 more
Catholic Capacity Funding from Catholic Extension
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses serving Wythe County, Virginia can seek support to strengthen fundraising, financial management, and operational capacity. Catholic Extension supports initiatives such as development staffing, fundraising technology, strategic or pastoral planning, audits, and fiscal training, helping approved Extension Dioceses become more self-sustaining and better able to serve their Catholic communities.
Catholicism
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grants for Wythe County Researchers
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Private
Accomack County, Virginia, Albemarle County, Virginia +119 more
Unspecified amount
Academic researchers and doctoral candidates studying Virginia and American history can receive short-term travel funding for one- to two-week research visits to the Virginia research library. With a mission to support humanities and social science scholarship, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation provides Wythe County, Virginia scholars with fellowships for projects citing specific collection sources and aiming toward significant publication.
Political Science
Governance & Democracy
Religious / Theological Education
+9 more
Wythe County Folk Art Funding via Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Private
Adams County, Ohio, Alleghany County, Virginia +118 more
US $5,000
Traditional folk and heritage artists in Wythe County, Virginia can receive $5,000 to deepen their practice through the CALT Emerging Traditional Artists Program, supporting learning opportunities, travel, supplies, and professional services. Grants from Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation also include cohort-based professional development, virtual workshops, and an in-person convening for early-stage traditional artists.
Folk Art / Traditional Art
Wythe County Catholic Youth Funding via Catholic Extension
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses and parishes serving Wythe County, Virginia can seek support to create, sustain, or expand ministries for children, teens, young adults, and families. Focused on Catholic faith formation and leadership development, Catholic Extension funds campus ministry, youth ministry, religious education, and young adult programs in eligible under-resourced Extension dioceses.
Catholicism
Catholic Leadership Training Grants via Catholic Extension
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Wythe County, Virginia Catholic dioceses and parishes can access funding through Catholic Extension to recruit, educate, and provide ongoing formation for seminarians, deacons, and lay or religious leaders. Only designated Extension Dioceses are eligible, with support available for tuition, professional development, recruitment efforts, and new skills training that strengthen church leadership capacity.
Catholicism
Catholic Extension Grants for Wythe County Catholicism
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Wythe County, Virginia Catholic parishes and diocesan ministries in approved Extension Dioceses can seek funding to sustain core Catholic pastoral and administrative services. Catholic Extension supports salary subsidies for priests, women religious, lay leaders, and business managers, as well as essential operating costs and basic resources in the most financially under-resourced communities.
Catholicism
Catholic Extension Church Facility Grants in Wythe County
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Up to US $100,000
Catholic dioceses and parishes in Extension dioceses serving Wythe County, Virginia can seek funding to build, expand, or renovate Catholic churches and related facilities. Grants from Catholic Extension help under-resourced Catholic communities with minor repair and furnishing needs or major construction and expansion projects, with awards up to US $100,000, including matching-challenge support.
Catholicism
Wythe County Capacity-Building Funding via Truliant
Truliant Federal Credit Union
Corporate
Abbeville County, South Carolina, Alamance County, North Carolina +39 more
Up to US $2,500
Small 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Wythe County, Virginia can receive up to US $2,500 for staff and board professional development or key program materials that fit social mobility, financial wellness, or workforce education. The Truliant Federal Credit Union Mini Grants prioritize organizations under $500,000 in annual budget that operate in Truliant member communities and meet additional criteria.
Community Development & Revitalization
Food Security
Public Transportation & Mass Transit Systems
+5 more
Wythe-Bland Foundation Grants for Wythe County Health
Wythe-Bland Foundation
Private
Bland County, Virginia, Wythe County, Virginia
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or well-being services in Wythe County, Virginia can seek project funding that benefits residents, with an emphasis on health. Wythe-Bland Foundation supports initiatives ranging from healthcare access and mental health to nutrition, dental care, and educational equity, and currently does not set fixed limits on individual grant sizes.
Education
Health Care Access & Delivery
Wellness & Healthy Living
+12 more
Wabtec Direct Grant Program
Wabtec Foundation
Corporate
Ada County, Idaho, Alamance County, North Carolina +70 more
US $1,000 - US $10,000
The Wabtec Direct Grant Program focuses on creating sustainable impacts in local communities by funding 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Emphasizing education and environmental stewardship, the program supports initiatives that improve literacy, academic outcomes, and workforce readiness. Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000, prioritizing organizations that engage local Wabtec employees in volunteerism. The program promotes equitable access and non-discrimination while ensuring measurable results in funded projects.
All fields of work
Literacy
Academic Success & Enrichment
+10 more
ESHPF Disaster Relief Assistance Grant Program
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources
State/Local Government
Albemarle County, Virginia, Appomattox County, Virginia +35 more
Unspecified amount
The ESHPF Disaster Relief Assistance Grant Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, has received $2,000,000 from the NPS to document historic resources in areas affected by Hurricane Helene. This program aims to support community-driven efforts for surveying architectural and archaeological sites in 37 localities across Virginia. Eligible projects may include preservation planning and nominations for the National Register of Historic Places, ensuring the protection and recognition of Virginia's rich cultural heritage.
Landscape Architecture
Land / Habitat Conservation
Historic Preservation
Reproductive Health & Justice Grant Program
Educational Foundation of America
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +372 more
Unspecified amount
The Educational Foundation of America (EFA) supports the Reproductive Health & Justice Grant Program to enhance access to abortion and contraception throughout the U.S., particularly in Appalachia, Alabama, and Florida. EFA funds innovative organizations that advocate for reproductive rights, provide direct support to abortion services, and leverage impact investing strategies. This commitment aims to ensure reproductive freedom, foster equity, and promote sustainability in underserved communities.
Reproductive Health
Reproductive Rights
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Grants for Folk Arts
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Private
Adams County, Ohio, Alleghany County, Virginia +118 more
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Nonprofit organizations and individual folk or traditional artists in Wythe County, Virginia can apply for Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s CALT Experiences grants; awards US $1,000 - US $10,000 for public-facing traditional arts and cultural knowledge projects. Eligible activities include workshops, performances, exhibitions, public art, media projects, and archival or fieldwork with a strong community component.
Folk Art / Traditional Art
Wythe County Storytelling Funding via Mid Atlantic Arts
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +255 more
US $5,000
Black Appalachian oral tradition culture bearers connected to Wythe County, Virginia can receive US $5,000 fellowships to sustain and share Black storytelling traditions. Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s CALT Black Appalachian Storytellers Fellowship honors artists preserving Black Appalachian history, heritage, and culture, with fellows recognized at the “In the Tradition…” National Black Storytelling Festival and Conference.
Black American Culture & Heritage
Virginia Housing Department Economic Development Grants
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
State/Local Government
Alleghany County, Virginia, Bath County, Virginia +31 more
US $100,000 - US $1,000,000
Nonprofits and public entities in Wythe County, Virginia can apply for Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission funding, awarding US $100,000 - US $1,000,000 for economic development, workforce training, and public infrastructure projects. Administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, this program supports asset-based, collaborative projects that improve quality of life in Appalachian communities.
Renewable/Sustainable Energy
Entrepreneurship
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness
+5 more
SpartanNash Foundation Grant
SpartanNash Foundation
Corporate
Adams County, Nebraska, Alexandria City, Virginia +298 more
Unspecified amount
The SpartanNash Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on Hunger, Heroes, and Hope. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations located within a 30-mile radius of SpartanNash facilities. The Foundation ensures that every dollar raised directly benefits partner organizations, with a commitment to community impact. Grants are not available for ineligible entities, including those outside the radius or not aligned with the Foundation's mission. Since its inception in 2015, the Foundation has positively influenced local communities.
Food Access & Hunger
Homelessness Services
Military & Veterans Services
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Support for Wythe County Habitat
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Allegany County, Maryland, Allegany County, New York +142 more
US $75,000 - US $500,000
Nonprofit and conservation-focused organizations restoring forests, rivers, and streams in Wythe County, Virginia can seek US $75,000 - US $500,000 to improve habitat for native bird and aquatic species. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program supports projects that enhance forest management, stream health, and landowner stewardship in eligible Central Appalachian counties.
Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration
Herpetological Conservation
Malacology (Molluscs)
+6 more
Virginia Department of Historic Resources Historic Preservation Grants in Wythe County
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources
State/Local Government
Alleghany County, Virginia, Bath County, Virginia +31 more
Approximately US $225,000
Public entities and nonprofit organizations stewarding historic places in Wythe County, Virginia can seek funding to rehabilitate historic buildings and sites. The Virginia Department of Historic Resources administers this National Park Service-funded Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization subgrant program, offering approximately US $225,000 per project and requiring a preservation agreement consistent with Historic Preservation Fund guidelines.
Historic Preservation
Wythe County Security Funding via Virginia Department
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
State/Local Government
Accomack County, Virginia, Albemarle County, Virginia +103 more
Up to US $200,000
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Wythe County at high risk of terrorist or extremist attack can apply for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program – State awards up to US $200,000 for physical security upgrades, planning, training, and cybersecurity. Funding is administered through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, not directly from FEMA.
Domestic / Homeland Security
Disaster Preparedness
Cybersecurity
+1 more
Wythe County Economic Revitalization Funding via Appalachian Regional Commission
Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +428 more
Up to US $2,500,000
Nonprofit and public partnerships in Wythe County, Virginia working on economic diversification, workforce development, job creation, or broadband in coal-impacted communities can seek POWER Initiative planning or implementation grants up to US $2,500,000. With a mission to revitalize the Appalachian Region, Appalachian Regional Commission supports projects tied to local and regional economic development plans.
Economic Services & Development
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness
Job Creation
+1 more
LGBTQ Fund Grant Program
Appalachian Community Fund
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Alleghany County, Virginia +138 more
Up to US $2,000
The LGBTQ Fund Grant Program, offered by the Appalachian Community Fund, supports grassroots social change in Central Appalachia. It prioritizes funding for organizations that promote inclusivity and tackle systemic issues affecting LGBTQ communities, particularly youth. Grants are available to community-led organizations with a focus on building capacity and addressing social, economic, and racial justice. This initiative embodies a commitment to collective action and resource-sharing, fostering positive transformation in Appalachian communities.
LGBTQIA+ Services
Sexuality & LGBTQIA+ Rights
ACF Technical Assistance Grants
Appalachian Community Fund
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Alleghany County, Virginia +138 more
Unspecified amount
The Appalachian Community Fund's Technical Assistance Grants are designed to strengthen grassroots organizations in Central Appalachia. These small grants support specific technical assistance needs, enhancing skills in areas such as leadership, fundraising, and community organizing. ACF prioritizes projects that address systemic issues and promote social, economic, and environmental justice. Organizations eligible for funding must be community-led and demonstrate a commitment to creating equitable change in their communities.
Social Justice / Human Rights
Truliant Federal Credit Union Support for Community Programs
Truliant Federal Credit Union
Corporate
Alamance County, North Carolina, Cabarrus County, North Carolina +11 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with budgets under $1 million that serve residents in Wythe County, Virginia communities with a Truliant branch can seek project support for financial wellness, social mobility, and workforce education programs. Truliant Federal Credit Union’s foundation reviews applications quarterly for initiatives like financial literacy, food security, housing, mentoring, and career skills development.
Community Development & Revitalization
Financial Literacy
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness
+10 more