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West Virginia Community Development Grants

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Peoples Bank Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Peoples Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in specific regions to support programs that assist low- to moderate-income individuals and families in areas such as community development, education, health services, arts, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mid Atlantic Tours Program
Contact for amount
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 23, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in the Mid-Atlantic region to host live performances and community engagement activities featuring artists, with a focus on accessibility and geographic diversity.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small-scale environmental restoration and community engagement projects in Maryland and West Virginia, specifically aimed at empowering underrepresented groups and organizations with limited resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
Sponsorship Program
$500
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding for events that raise awareness about the restoration and protection of natural resources in the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's watersheds, targeting nonprofits and community organizations.

Environment
Nonprofits
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania for projects focused on education, economic development, community development, and health, with an emphasis on regional collaboration.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Highmark Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Highmark Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in western and central Pennsylvania and West Virginia that are implementing innovative health initiatives to improve community and family health outcomes.

Health
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development, fostering economic growth and resilience in local communities.

Community Development
Special district governments
Maudella Taylor Fund
Contact for amount
Foundation for the Tri-State Community Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that create or improve educational programs for children in the Fairfield West District of Huntington, West Virginia.

Youth
Nonprofits
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Appalachian Community Fund Technical Assistance Grant
Contact for amount
Appalachian Community Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots organizations in Central Appalachia to strengthen their internal capabilities and enhance their effectiveness in promoting social justice.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mid Atlantic Presenter Initiatives
$7,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in specific U.S. regions to present professional performing artists and engage their communities through public performances and activities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public entities, and educational institutions to support projects that enhance education, economic development, health, and community development in West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Health
Nonprofits
Elk River Trail Foundation Façade Grant Program
$20,000
Elk River Trail Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners and tenants in Clay and Kanawha Counties, West Virginia, for exterior improvements that enhance the appearance and accessibility of businesses along the Elk River Trail.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Competitive Highway Bridge Program
$75,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Highway Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 4, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state transportation departments in rural U.S. states for the replacement and rehabilitation of multiple highway bridges to improve safety and efficiency.

Transportation
State governments
Central Federal Credit Union’s Day of Giving Grant
Contact for amount
WV Central Federal Credit Union (WV Central FCU)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 30, 2025

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in specific West Virginia and Ohio counties that provide programs in financial education, community development, support for teachers, services for seniors and veterans, and initiatives to combat food insecurity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Energy Hub Initiative
$5,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2024

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

The Appalachian Regional Energy Hub Initiative aims to strengthen regional economies by investing in energy resilience through research and planning grants, and implementation grants. The initiative focuses on establishing a regional energy hub for natural gas and natural gas liquids, including hydrogen production. Eligible applicants include local development districts, Indian Tribes, states, counties, cities, and higher education institutions, among others. The total funding available is $5 million, with a grant proposal due by July 24, 2024.

Energy
Nonprofits