Sports Safety Funding from Academy Sports
West Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations promoting safety and responsibility in sports or outdoor activities, or supporting first responder programs, can access funding through Academy Sports + Outdoors for community events and initiatives. Eligible projects must serve groups rather than individuals and take place in a community where an Academy store operates in West Virginia.
Academy Sports + Outdoors
STEM and Basic Needs Grants from AEP Foundation
Grants from American Electric Power Foundation help West Virginia 501(c)(3) public charities and eligible public institutions fund STEM education, basic needs like hunger and housing, and social justice initiatives. Eligible applicants must be within the AEP service territory or serve AEP customers, affirm non-discrimination, and address diversity, equity, and inclusion in their work.
American Electric Power Foundation
Eye Health Funding for 501(c)(3)s from Alcon Foundation
501(c)(3) organizations improving eye health, vision care, or access to eye care in the U.S., including West Virginia, can apply for charitable monetary donations from the Alcon Foundation, with awards up to US $10,000. Funding supports eye care services, patient access, and eye health education, training, and skills transfer programs.
Alcon Foundation
West Virginia Community Health Funding via Benedum Foundation
West Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations and qualified public agencies working on community development or health initiatives can apply for grants up to Up to US $200,000. West Virginia nonprofits can access funding through Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation to improve health care access, preventive services, civic engagement, leadership, technology access, and nonprofit effectiveness across the state.
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
CSX Foundation Grants for West Virginia Community Services
Focused on community services, CSX Foundation invites West Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and educational institutions to request in-kind donations of intermodal transportation services and railroad equipment or materials. Eligible groups must serve communities within the CSX rail network, including support for military members and community first responders.
Csx Foundation Inc
Claude Worthington Benedum Support for Education
West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) organizations and qualified government agencies can seek grants for education and economic development initiatives that build human potential and regional prosperity. Grants from Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation help projects improving teacher quality, early learning, career readiness, entrepreneurship, and technology-based economic growth, especially in rural and distressed communities.
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Highmark Community Health Grants in West Virginia
West Virginia 501(c)(3) and other community-focused organizations can seek funding for programs that improve health, economic stability, and quality of life. Highmark supports initiatives such as access to care, preventative healthcare, food security, housing, workforce readiness, and education, with a preference for 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving communities within its core service areas.
Highmark Inc.
Basic Human Needs Grants for 501(c)(3)s from McDonough Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic human needs and social welfare in West Virginia or Washington County, Ohio can apply for approximately US $10,000 from the Bernard McDonough Foundation. Funding supports organizations providing financial or social aid to improve quality of life, including programs expanding access to health care and essential services; applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Bernard McDonough Foundation
Steel Dynamics Foundation Support for Community Development
501(c)(3) organizations focused on higher education, STEM and business education, economic and community development, or human services in West Virginia communities where Steel Dynamics has facilities can seek funding to enhance local quality of life. Steel Dynamics Foundation prioritizes nonprofits with strong ethical practices and local facility and employee support or referrals.
Steel Dynamics Foundation
West Virginia Community Programs Funding via Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Established 501(c)(3) public charities in West Virginia seeking up to US $10,000 for tangible items can apply to support community-focused programs. Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation funds projects in areas like human services, health, education, environment, arts, religion, and public safety, with precedence for organizations in northern West Virginia counties listed in its guidelines.
Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation
West Virginia Community Funding via Perdue Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations working in agriculture, environment, education, hunger, health, poverty services, or public safety can seek up to US $1,000 for community-benefit programs. Focused on community betterment, Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation requires nonprofit, tax-exempt status and a Perdue associate endorsement for all applications.
Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
EQT Foundation Grants for West Virginia Communities
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits in northern West Virginia counties can apply for EQT Foundation’s grants, with typical awards of approximately US $15,000, to support community enrichment, education and workforce, and environmental initiatives. Eligible organizations in Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, Marshall, Tyler, and Wetzel Counties may benefit, including programs like food banks, STEM education, and conservation projects.
EQT Foundation
Health and Neighborhood Grants for Nonprofits from Sisters Health Foundation
Full proposal due Sep 3, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public institutions working on healthy living, thriving neighborhoods, or mental health and addiction can access funding through Sisters Health Foundation for project, capacity-building, equipment, small capital, or general operating support. Eligible projects must benefit residents of specified Mid-Ohio Valley counties and request more than US $5,000.
Sisters Health Foundation
Black Community Initiatives Funding from Dow Company
Applications due Sep 5, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits and public agencies in Kanawha County, West Virginia can apply for the Dow Promise Grant, awarding up to US $10,000 for social, economic, or environmental initiatives serving Black youth and adults. Funding from Dow Company Foundation supports community-identified projects that advance equitable opportunities and long-term positive change.
Dow Company Foundation
West Virginia Community Programs Funding via Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations running education, environmental, health, human services, arts, or community development programs may be eligible for US $1,000 - US $15,000 in project support. Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation funds program-specific work in Grant and Tucker Counties where the company provides energy service or has significant facilities or business interests.
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Baltimore Life Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Sep 12, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations seeking funding for family, safety, or community enhancement projects can apply for grants of up to US $500. Grants from Baltimore Life Foundation help nonprofits and certain government-directed programs run specific initiatives like child safety education, community clean-ups, and neighborhood watch activities, especially where strong volunteer support is already in place.
Baltimore Life Foundation
Community Program Funding from Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public institutions in West Virginia’s PACF service area can seek up to US $20,000 for capital projects, program development, capacity building, or operating support. Parkersburg Area Community Foundation supports arts, education, health, human services, recreation, youth and family services, and community and economic development through its twice-yearly Community Action Grants.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Peoples Bank Foundation Community Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in areas like education, human and social services, youth services, arts and culture, environment, or economic development can seek project support from Peoples Bank Foundation. Grants from Peoples Bank Foundation help organizations within its regional footprint strengthen local programs serving low- to moderate-income individuals and families.
Peoples Bank Foundation Inc
Penn National Gaming Grants for West Virginia Nonprofits
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations working in communities where Penn National Gaming operates can access funding through the Penn National Gaming Foundation for community development, education, human services, cultural programs, health, and veteran and military support. Eligible nonprofits must be physically located in a qualifying county such as Jefferson County, West Virginia.
Penn National Gaming
STEM and Workforce Funding from Toyota
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, state or municipal entities, and public schools in West Virginia can seek Toyota support for STEM education, workforce readiness, and community-focused programs. Grants from Toyota help West Virginia groups serving under-resourced communities create long-term, sustainable impact in counties including Putnam, Kanawha, Cabell, Mason, Raleigh, and Monongalia.
Toyota
Folklore Marker Grants for Nonprofits from Pomeroy Foundation
Applications due Oct 13, 2026
Nonprofits, 501(c)(3) organizations, academic institutions, and government entities can seek funding to install Legends & Lore markers highlighting community folktales, legends, and folklife. The William G Pomeroy Foundation supports projects in selected states, including West Virginia, that preserve and promote local cultural heritage and encourage cultural tourism.
William G Pomeroy Foundation
Community Foundation Youth and Mobility Grants
Applications due Dec 18, 2026
501(c)(3) organizations, faith-based groups, and government entities in West Virginia counties served by the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley can apply for Community Impact Grants, with awards up to US $7,500, to support youth leadership and mentoring, structured recreation, and economic mobility programs. Eligible Ohio-based providers in Belmont and Jefferson counties may also apply.
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
West Virginia Land Conservation Funding via Nature Conservancy
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
West Virginia 501(c)(3) conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and agencies can access funding through The Nature Conservancy to support land acquisition and protection projects in the Appalachians. Grants up to US $100,000 cover fee or easement purchases, project development, stewardship, legal and operational costs, and community engagement with strong equity and climate resilience benefits.
The Nature Conservancy
American Water Charitable Foundation Grants for Watershed Projects
Applications due Mar 6, 2027
Focused on water and environmental projects, the American Water Charitable Foundation invites West Virginia 501(c)(3) public charities and eligible K–12 schools, colleges, and universities to apply for support. Funding can help improve or protect watersheds and water supplies, promote water conservation, or expand equitable access to water-based recreation within American Water service areas.
American Water Charitable Foundation Inc
West Virginia Folk Arts Funding via Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
501(c)(3) nonprofits, government units, and tribal governments in West Virginia can apply for Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects grants, awarding US $1,000 - US $5,000 for community-based traditional arts projects. Funding supports performances, workshops, exhibitions, collaborations, documentation, and other publicly accessible activities that sustain folk and traditional cultures.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Southern Partners Fund Support for Rural Organizing
Applications due May 6, 2027
Rural, community-based 501(c)(3) organizations using grassroots organizing strategies can seek general or project support to advance social, economic, and environmental justice in West Virginia and other Southeastern states. Grants from Southern Partners Fund help small-budget groups build leadership, strengthen rural communities, and increase community members’ power in local decision-making processes.
Southern Partners Fund
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Community Foundation of the Virginias
Applications due Jun 28, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public institutions working in education, health, human services, or arts and humanities in West Virginia’s Mercer County may be eligible for project grants. Community Foundation of the Virginias supports organizations located in or serving Mercer County, WV and Tazewell County, VA that can acknowledge its support.
Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc.