Health and Education Funding from Costco Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in West Virginia working in children’s services, education, or health and human services can seek program support through charitable contributions; awards are monetary only. Costco Foundation supports evidence-based programs with measurable outcomes and broad community backing, with applications reviewed in 4–6 weeks and considered alongside local warehouse donation efforts.
Costco Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Grants for Evolutionary Biology
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare, including scientific endeavors, can receive up to US $15,000 for programs, workshops, or research benefiting young people. The Dan Paul Foundation provides funding with no geographic restrictions, so West Virginia organizations working in evolutionary biology or related science may be eligible.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first, mission-driven for-profits in West Virginia tackling urgent social or environmental problems can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support; awards up to US $300,000 for scalable, systems-focused solutions. Organizations working in areas like health, education, poverty, environment, or related fields that directly benefit underserved communities may be eligible.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology to tackle crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Focused on innovative, early-stage solutions for underserved communities, Cisco Systems Foundation welcomes eligible organizations in West Virginia and worldwide to submit a brief LOI year-round.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Funding from State Farm Companies Foundation
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in West Virginia can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. With a mission to strengthen communities, State Farm Companies Foundation provides support for projects like disaster preparedness, affordable housing, financial literacy, and K–12 or higher education, which may benefit evolutionary biology-related outreach or education programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Support for Cultural Programs
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s culture grants, awarding more than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. West Virginia organizations offering arts, museums, performing arts, or STEAM education that reach large audiences and show measurable impact may be eligible.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Hearst Foundation Social Service Grants for Nonprofits
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million that provide direct social services can apply for William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Social Service grants; awards are More than US $100,000 for program, capital, or general support. Organizations in West Virginia working on poverty alleviation, housing, food access, reentry, or youth development may be eligible.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Education Grants
Organizations working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability projects can seek more than US $50,000 to support or scale their work, including in West Virginia. With a mission to expand opportunities for urban low-income children, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation provides funding to qualified entities in the U.S., India, and South Africa that meet its focus and values criteria.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Science and Education Funding for Charities from Roche
Accredited charities running science, education, humanitarian, or community projects, including those in West Virginia, can seek philanthropic support for innovative, sustainable initiatives. Roche provides global donations for humanitarian and social development, science and education for youth, community and environment, and contemporary arts and culture projects that allow collaboration with local affiliates and engage Roche employees.
La Roche, Inc.
West Virginia Health Funding via Semnani Family Foundation
Health and human services nonprofits in West Virginia and worldwide can access funding to promote healthcare access, education, and disaster relief for marginalized communities. Grants from Semnani Family Foundation help organizations addressing issues like women’s and children’s health, domestic violence, homelessness, and hunger, and may benefit programs that intersect with evolutionary biology or related research applications.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Science Grants in West Virginia
West Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations conducting scientific, medical, educational, or related evolutionary biology work can access funding through Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for charitable programs carried out in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal law (and California law where applicable) and demonstrate broad, substantial impact on their target populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank Of America Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, or environmental programs in West Virginia can seek sponsorship support that advances economic mobility and social progress. With a mission to strengthen low- and moderate-income communities, Bank Of America Charitable Foundation provides regional U.S. sponsorships that may benefit evolutionary biology outreach or related community initiatives.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Human Services Funding from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
West Virginia nonprofits and 501(c)(3) organizations working on poverty, disability, disaster relief, or other human and social services can access funding through Gupta Family Foundation; awards range from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Smaller, non-sectarian organizations with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000, including those doing evolutionary biology-related outreach to disadvantaged people, may be competitive.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Grants for Evolutionary Biology
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations conducting education, social justice, health, arts, or related research projects, including evolutionary biology work, can seek up to US $10,000 for programs or general operating support from Cowles Charitable Trust. Focus is on Downstate New York and South Florida, with occasional support for national and international mission-aligned efforts.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Storytelling Funding for Nonprofits from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in West Virginia working in wildlife conservation, historic preservation, education, or wellness can receive more than US $50,000 to tell their impact stories through the Storytelling Grant. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides U.S. 501(c)(3)s and aligned for-profits with resources to create compelling media that showcases their community work.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Conservation Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
West Virginia nonprofits working on environmental conservation, wildlife, or related humanitarian needs can access funding through Robinson Foundation for single-year projects. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) public charities active for more than three years and serving the Southern region, with programs in areas like nature and wildlife conservation, animal welfare, education, poverty relief, or disaster relief.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Environmental Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental conservation, community services, or peacebuilding may be eligible for support in West Virginia. Focused on broad social and environmental impact, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation invites projects that respect life, people, and the environment, which can include evolutionary biology-related initiatives fitting these priorities.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Nordstrom Support for Youth and Families
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing basic needs or economic mobility programs for youth and families in West Virginia communities with Nordstrom stores can apply for this funding. Grants from Nordstrom help grassroots groups deliver food, shelter, clothing, workforce training, mentorship, scholarships, and similar services through unrestricted awards of US $5,000 - US $20,000.
Nordstrom
TJX Foundation Grants for West Virginia Youth
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations that support basic needs, at-risk youth, or domestic violence services in West Virginia can seek funding for programs rather than general operations. The TJX Foundation supports efforts such as food, shelter, clothing, out-of-school enrichment, and workforce readiness training for vulnerable children, teens, and young adults.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Grants for West Virginia Environment
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Environmental and human services 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and libraries in West Virginia can seek unrestricted program or operating support, including some indirect costs, from the Lawrence Foundation. Focused on environment and community services, this national funder offers US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants that may benefit evolutionary biology-related initiatives within its environmental priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Community Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in West Virginia seeking US $1,000 - US $20,000 for community-based programs may be eligible for this national grant opportunity. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports museums, cultural and performing arts, education and youth programs, health facilities, environmental and wildlife efforts, and services for seniors and people with disabilities, which can include relevant evolutionary biology outreach or education initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Community Development
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in West Virginia working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven programs can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s national community grants. Focused on hunger relief, housing and shelters, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and cultural enrichment, this funding may benefit evolutionary biology groups with related community outreach or education initiatives.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in West Virginia
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in West Virginia can seek one-year project funding for education, health care, social services, civic and cultural, environmental, or related community programs. Dr Scholl Foundation provides US $5,000 - US $25,000 grants primarily to U.S. applicants, which may include evolutionary biology initiatives fitting these broad categories.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Community Services
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing community-focused services can seek project, operating, or capital support for programs in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief in West Virginia communities with an O’Reilly Auto Parts presence. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports organizations improving quality of life for underserved and underrepresented individuals and families.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Youth & Community Grants in West Virginia
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations doing youth development, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship work in West Virginia can apply for US $30,000 - US $350,000 through the True Inspiration Awards. Grants from Chick Fil A Foundation help support programs for underserved youth and their families, including education, hunger relief, community services, and environmental projects.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
West Virginia Nonprofit Funding via Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations with strong community partnerships in West Virginia and across the U.S. can be recognized for collaborative programs addressing significant social issues. Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award honors exemplary cross-sector partnerships that improve lives, demonstrate measurable impact, and can be replicated or scaled, which may include initiatives connected to evolutionary biology or related community needs.
Mutual Of America Foundation