Winter Grants Closed Feb. 6, 2026
Thank you for your interest. These grants are now closed. Please check back regularly.
The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation (EWVCF) is now accepting Winter grant applications for a variety of program areas including Human Welfare, Animal Welfare, Healthcare, Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Community & Economic Development, and more to awarded this spring. Specific timelines and criteria are further explained below based on availability by county served.
Be sure to select the appropriate grant application based upon your location and grant criteria.
If you are a student seeking a scholarship please use this link: Scholarships
BERKELEY, JEFFERSON, MORGAN COUNTY GRANTS
The deadline to apply for these grants is Friday, February 6, 2026 and grants will be awarded at the end of March.
Organizations assisting sick, needy, dependent, neglected, or disadvantaged populations throughout the Eastern Panhandle should apply for a Human Welfare Grant from the Joan Roach Volunteer Fund for the Needy. These grants will be awarded to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government agencies, public schools, churches, and/or non-501(c)(3) civic groups in Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties.
Eastern Panhandle organizations addressing the needs of our animal friends are encouraged to apply for an Animal Welfare Grant that will be awarded from the Don and Polly Roach “Friends of Animals” Free Spay and Neuter Fund or the Burke Family Charitable Fund for Animals.
The Eastern Panhandle CARE Fund will award Healthcare Grants to related programs in our area. Eastern Panhandle organizations providing empowerment through health education; connection to community healthcare resources; or access to affordable, high-quality, patient-centered care are highly encouraged to apply for one of these grants.
The application can be found here: https://goapply2.akoyago.com/ewvcf.
HAMPSHIRE & HARDY COUNTY GRANTS
The deadline to apply for these grants is Monday, February 16, 2026 and grants will be awarded in late March.
Applications are now being accepted for a wide range of competitive grants supporting a wide range of community interests and programs, including: Animal Welfare, Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Community & Economic Development, Conservation & Preservation, Education, Mental and Physical Health & Wellness, and Human Services. Requests of up to $1,000 will be considered.
Learn more about these Hampshire & Hardy County grants and apply:
Hampshire County Info. & Application: https://www.ewvcf.org/grants-hampshire/
Hardy County Info. & Application: https://www.ewvcf.org/hardycountycf/grants-hardy/
DETAILS: BE SURE TO SELECT THE APPROPRIATE GRANT OPPORTUNITY BASED UPON YOUR LOCATION/GRANT CRITERIA.
All NEW applicants, please register with this website before submitting. If you are a a public school teacher applying, please register as an individual. All others, please register as an organization.
Once you create your profile and log in, you will see a list of our current grant opportunities. Once you hit “View” next to the application name, you will be taken to a page where you can read the grant guidelines. From there, you can click “Apply” and begin filling out your application! Your progress is saved as you fill out the application – no need for Save and Continue emails anymore!
Eligibility, Deadline, Reports, and Requirements
Eligible Organizations: The Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations providing a wide range of direct benefits in Morgan, Berkeley, and/or Jefferson counties of West Virginia. Programs that celebrate diversity and/or promote equity and inclusion are encouraged. Please note: Organizations will only be able to submit one application per funding category.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- An already existing nonprofit, 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(13) organization in good standing with the IRS, or
- An existing government/quasi-governmental agency, or public school applying for a project that is not funded by tax revenue, or
- A religious organization requesting funding for a non-sectarian charitable purpose, or
- A civic group that is not a 501(c)(3) organization requesting funding for a charitable community cause.
Required Financial Information for 501(c)(3) Organizations
Applications must include financial information for the organization as a whole, and in addition:
- Applicants with charitable contributions over $300,000 but less than $500,000 must provide the most recent financial review performed by an independent certified public accountant.
- Applicants with charitable contributions over $500,000 must provide the most recent audit performed by an independent certified public accountant.
In addition, 501(c)(3) organizations must be in good standing with:
- West Virginia Secretary of State’s Business & Licensing and also the Charities Division: http://apps.sos.wv.gov/business/corporations/ & https://sos.wv.gov/business/Pages/Charities.aspx
- IRS, as assessed via IRS Pub 78 and GuideStar: https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/ & https://www.guidestar.org/Home.aspx
2025 Berkeley County Industrial Park Development Fund Grants Now Open
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.
2025 Detlev and Mary Ellen Preissler Fund Grants
These grants are now CLOSED.
We are so excited to announce that EWVCF will once again be awarding grants through the Detlev and Mary Ellen Preissler Fund for the Arts, Music, Design, and Nature! Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan County public schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with programs that inspire and educate children through art, music, design, and nature should apply for a grant today! Grants will range from $1,000 to $10,000. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS NOW JUNE 30TH!
Grant-seekers are encouraged to submit proposals for specific programs and projects that help children expand their knowledge and practice of art, music, and design, especially those that incorporate nature and the natural world into the curriculum. Public school teachers are also welcome to apply for specific programs and projects that are not eligible for traditional school funding. Art, music, design, and/or nature-focused charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may also apply for General Support grants.
Click HERE to learn more and apply today!
Spring Grants are now OPEN!
These grants are now closed.
The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation (EWVCF) is now accepting Spring grant applications from Eastern Panhandle organizations. Grants for Historic Cemeteries, Housing, and Senior Programs will be awarded this spring. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 18, 2025 and grants will be awarded in May.
The Helen Parker Willard Fund will award grants to Jefferson County-based historic cemeteries. Organizations leading the way in preserving local Civil War gravesites and public-use areas of community history are highly encouraged to apply for one of these grants.
Organizations tackling homelessness and affordable housing are encouraged to apply for a grant from the Housing Action Fund. An emphasis will be placed on programs that promote inter-county collaborative efforts, increase community knowledge, serve high-need populations, and/or focus on underserved towns or counties. Additionally, organizations that support housing activities in Jefferson County, specifically, should also apply for a grant from the Partnership for Affordable Housing Fund.
The Kings Daughter Senior Citizens Charitable Fund will award grants to programs providing elderly persons with housing facilities and/or services specifically designed to meet their physical, social, and psychological needs, and to promote their health, security, happiness and usefulness in longer living.
The application can be found here: https://goapply2.akoyago.com/ewvcf.
New applicants, please register with this website before submitting. If you are a a public school teacher or church/church group representative applying, please register as an individual. All others, please register as an organization.
Once you create your profile and log in, you will see a list of our current grant opportunities. Once you hit “View” next to the application name, you will be taken to a page where you can read the grant guidelines. From there, you can click “Apply” and begin filling out your application!
Eligibility, Deadline, Reports, and Requirements
Eligible Organizations: The Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations providing a wide range of direct benefits in Morgan, Berkeley, and/or Jefferson counties of West Virginia. Programs that celebrate diversity and/or promote equity and inclusion are encouraged.
Please note: Organizations will only be able to submit one application per funding category. You may apply for more than one category, however! Once you have completed your first application, you may need to clear your browser’s cache or cookies before GoApply will allow you to submit a second application.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- An already existing nonprofit, 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(13) organization in good standing with the IRS, or
- An existing government/quasi-governmental agency, or public school applying for a project that is not funded by tax revenue, or
- A religious organization requesting funding for a non-sectarian charitable purpose, or
- A civic group that is not a 501(c)(3) organization requesting funding for a charitable community cause.
Required Financial Information for 501(c)(3) Organizations
Applications must include financial information for the organization as a whole, and in addition:
- Applicants with charitable contributions over $300,000 but less than $500,000 must provide the most recent financial review performed by an independent certified public accountant.
- Applicants with charitable contributions over $500,000 must provide the most recent audit performed by an independent certified public accountant.
In addition, 501(c)(3) organizations must be in good standing with:
- West Virginia Secretary of State’s Business & Licensing and also the Charities Division: http://apps.sos.wv.gov/business/corporations/ & https://sos.wv.gov/business/Pages/Charities.aspx
- IRS, as assessed via IRS Pub 78 and GuideStar: https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/ & https://www.guidestar.org/Home.aspx
Application Period: March 31 – April 18th.
Grant Notification: Grantees will be notified and grants will be awarded by May 31, 2025.
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 Winter grants upfront. A final report, including a summary of grant expenses, must be provided to the Community Foundation by Monday, February 2, 2026, and grantees agree to attend a Zoom meeting to discuss their grant in February 2026.
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