Community Health and Development Funding from Benedum Foundation
West Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies working on community development or health initiatives can receive support for innovative programs and systems change. Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation provides up to US $200,000 for projects such as improving health care access, preventive health, civic engagement, leadership development, and technology access, which may benefit rural communities statewide.
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Costco Foundation Support for West Virginia Youth
West Virginia nonprofits focused on children, education, or health and human services can access funding through the Costco Foundation for monetary program support in communities where Costco operates. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations working on rural development through youth, child welfare, or human services initiatives may be considered, with applications reviewed in about 4–6 weeks.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Grants for West Virginia Innovation
Smaller 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem–solving programs, including those serving rural West Virginia communities, may be eligible for support. Focused on new approaches to existing or previously unaddressed social issues, Creag Foundation invites letters of inquiry from organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year.
Creag Foundation
West Virginia Community Development Funding via Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
With a mission to strengthen communities, nonprofits and government entities in West Virginia can seek support for community economic development, education, health, arts and culture, and basic needs projects through the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. Eligible applicants must serve Boone, Clay, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, and/or Putnam counties, with quarterly application opportunities and required coordination with a program officer.
The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Grants for Rural Innovation
Early-stage, independent nonprofit and impact-first for-profit organizations with scalable solutions for underserved communities can receive up to US $300,000 in flexible support, plus intensive capacity-building and community. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation supports social and environmental ventures in the U.S., including West Virginia, whose rural development work can reach at least 10,000 people within five years.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Rural Grants in West Virginia
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and qualified government agencies in West Virginia can access funding through the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation for education and economic development initiatives, including rural communities. Grants support teacher development, early learning, extended learning, career readiness, entrepreneurship, and technology-based economic growth that create high-quality jobs and strengthen local economies.
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
West Virginia Community Development Funding via State Farm
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in West Virginia can apply for State Farm Companies Foundation’s Good Neighbor Citizenship grants to support safety, education, and community development initiatives. Rural development projects involving neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, job training, or community safety may be eligible.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Community Health Funding for Nonprofits from Highmark Foundation
West Virginia health-focused 501(c)(3) public charities can access funding through Highmark Foundation to run evidence-based programs improving community health. Eligible projects include chronic disease prevention, family and mental health, maternal and senior care, and improved access to care and screenings, including for rural residents, at hospitals, community health centers, clinics, and other health service organizations.
Highmark Foundation
West Virginia Community Health Funding via Labcorp
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations supporting health, education, or community programs in rural West Virginia can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to expand services and outreach. Funding may support food pantries, healthcare for underserved residents, STEM education, or healthy lifestyle initiatives that strengthen local communities and rural development.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
West Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust. Eligible nonprofits must use awarded funds within the U.S. and demonstrate sound management, broad service reach, and a substantial impact on their target populations and general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Grassroots Rural Justice Funding from Southern Partners Fund
Rural, grassroots community groups in West Virginia working on social, economic, or environmental justice can access funding through Southern Partners Fund for organizing, capacity building, and travel assistance. Eligible projects include education reform, immigration rights, and voter engagement efforts, with awards up to US $3,500 per year for organizations in the rural South.
Southern Partners Fund
Bank of America Support for Community Development
West Virginia rural development organizations and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding for community development, basic needs, housing, workforce training, arts, environment, and inclusion initiatives. Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship program supports projects that preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and emergency shelter, and strengthen the economic, social, and cultural life of communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding from Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations seeking funds for tangible items to support community, human services, education, environment, health, arts, or religious programs in West Virginia can apply for grants up to US $10,000. Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation gives precedence to northern West Virginia counties, and rural development or community improvement projects may be especially competitive.
Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Rural Programs
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for social services, poverty alleviation, disability support, or disaster relief work, including in West Virginia. Gupta Family Foundation supports smaller, non-sectarian organizations worldwide, typically 501(c)(3)s or qualified foreign entities, with most funds reaching direct beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on children, education, environment, animals, humanitarian aid, or arts and culture can seek project or program support from the Hansen Family Foundation. Focused on improving quality of life, it offers US $1,000 - US $10,000 to smaller organizations, which may benefit rural development efforts that fit its mission.
Hansen Family Foundation
West Virginia Storytelling Funding via Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in West Virginia working in preservation, education, or wellness can apply for the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant, with awards of more than US $50,000 to share their impact through storytelling. Rural development groups whose work fits these pillars may be eligible.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Rural Facilities Funding from USDA Rural Development
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofit corporations, and Federally Recognized Tribes in rural West Virginia can apply for USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities funding to purchase, construct, or improve essential community facilities and equipment. Eligible projects include health care, public safety, community support, educational, utility, and local food system facilities in communities under 20,000 residents.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
USDA Rural Development Water Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized tribes in rural West Virginia can seek USDA Rural Development support to address emergencies threatening safe drinking water; awards up to US $1,000,000 fund waterline repairs, extensions, and new water sources or treatment. With a mission to strengthen rural communities, USDA: Rural Development (RD) provides rural development projects with critical emergency water infrastructure funding.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
USDA Rural Microenterprise Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
West Virginia rural development organizations such as nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions can access funding to capitalize microloan revolving funds and provide training for rural microentrepreneurs. West Virginia rural development groups can access funding through USDA to offer working capital, equipment, real estate improvements, and other support to very small rural businesses with 10 or fewer employees. Awards range up to US $500,000.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Community Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in West Virginia can apply for support from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. The foundation funds charitable initiatives that respect people, the environment, and rural communities, so rural development projects that fit these priorities may be eligible.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth and Family Support Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
West Virginia rural nonprofits providing basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence services can access funding through TJX Foundation if they are 501(c)(3)s located within 15 miles of a TJX site. Eligible organizations must align with TJX’s community mission, meet nondiscrimination requirements, and complete an eligibility questionnaire and Letter of Inquiry process.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community Impact Funding from CNX Foundation
Applications due Nov 30, 2026
Nonprofit and community organizations addressing food security, children’s health, workforce readiness, technology access, clean water, or related needs in West Virginia and the broader Appalachian Basin can seek project support from CNX Foundation. Grants prioritize tangible, measurable local impact in communities facing socio-economic challenges within CNX’s operating footprint.
CNX Foundation
Preservation Alliance Historic School Grants in West Virginia
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Rural West Virginia communities seeking to renovate certified historic school buildings can apply for competitive, reimbursable funding that supports economic development and community revitalization. Focused on rural development, Preservation Alliance of West Virginia will award one US $50,000 grant, with priority for projects in high-poverty areas that provide local benefits, create housing or jobs, and leverage matching funds.
Preservation Alliance of West Virginia
Southern Partners Fund Grants for Rural Organizing
Applications due May 6, 2027
Rural, community-based 501(c)(3) organizations in West Virginia using grassroots organizing strategies can apply for the Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle to support general operations or specific projects. Southern Partners Fund backs small-budget groups advancing social, economic, and environmental justice, which may include rural development efforts in underserved Appalachian communities.
Southern Partners Fund
West Virginia Department of Transportation Mobility Grants in West Virginia
Applications due May 18, 2027
Public and nonprofit transportation providers in West Virginia serving seniors and individuals with disabilities can seek funding for mobility management and specialized transit services through the Section 5310 Program. West Virginia Department of Transportation administers these federal funds to improve public transportation and basic human needs access, including in rural communities, with coordinated services across urban, small urban, and rural areas.
West Virginia Department of Transportation
US $100,000 - US $500,000
USDA Rural Development Grants for West Virginia
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Rural public entities and nonprofit organizations in West Virginia can receive US $100,000 - US $500,000 to support small rural businesses through USDA Rural Development. Funding may cover technical assistance, training, facilities, equipment, revolving loan funds, business planning, and broader community and technology-based economic development benefiting eligible rural areas.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)