Our 2025 BCIPD Fund grants are now OPEN! Berkeley County organizations addressing the following issues are encouraged to apply:
- Economic development
- Business recruitment and/or creation
- Workforce development
- Job creation
- Career training and job skills development
THESE GRANTS ARE NOW CLOSED.
Grant Guidelines & Application
The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation will consider grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies serving Berkeley County.
Application Deadline, Reviews, and Reports
All grant applications must be submitted no later than August 1st, 2025 to be considered. Our representatives may contact applicants for phone or Zoom interviews. Grants will be announced in late August.
Grant Size, Payment, and Final Reports
Grants will generally range from $2,000 to $12,000. A final report, including a summary of grant expenses, must be provided to the Community Foundation by April 30th of the following year. Extensions may be allowed with prior approval.
Organizations Eligible to Apply
Charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, schools, technical institutes, colleges, and universities serving Berkeley County are eligible to apply. Also eligible are Berkeley County-based units of government and quasi-governmental agencies so long as funded programs meet the grant guidelines and benefit the public good.
Grantmaking Priorities
Grantseekers are encouraged to submit proposals for specific projects and programs rather than for general support or operations. Programs that have already been completed are unlikely to be funded. No grants to individuals will be made.
Trust-Based Philanthropy Reporting Requirements
In an effort to streamline the grants process for nonprofit organizations, the Community Foundation has adopted trust-based philanthropy and will award and pay the Berkeley County Industrial Park Development Fund grants upfront. A final report, including a summary of grant expenses, must be provided to the Community Foundation by April 30, 2026. Extensions to complete the grant funded program may be allowed with prior approval; however, grantees receiving an extension should still file an interim report.