The Hardy County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for funding through the Deanna Wilson and J Cavanagh STEM Fund. This fund was established to help advance the understanding of and interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math among Hardy County students and to help students attend school-related trips. Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations and public schools serving Hardy County are eligible to apply. Applications will be considered for programs that provide one or more of the following:
- Support for students in grades 4 – 10 (preference for female students) to attend STEM-related camps and activities
- Support for students in grades 4 – 10 with financial need to attend school-based field trips and activities
- Support for students in grades 4 – 10 to attend school-based competitions related to STEM subjects (i.e. Math Field Day, robotics competitions, etc.)
- Support for teachers to expand their ability to teach and provide mentoring in STEM-related fields
Download the application here:
2019 STEM Application (Word) 2019 STEM Application (Fillable PDF)
Grant Forms:
Hardy Grant Press Release Template
Not sure if you need to file with the WV Secretary of State? Check out this: WV SOS Charitable Registration Statement
Social Media – spread the good news!
We’d like to publicize your work! If your organization uses Facebook:
- Like us on Facebook
- Post your media release and any photos on your page and tag us in your message by adding @Hardy County Community Foundation.
- We will then share it on our page as well.
If your organization does not use social media, now is a great time to consider jumping on board and sharing the news with your network!
Scholarships
The 2019 scholarship program is now closed.
Other Scholarship and Financial Aid Resources
Please call 304-538-3431 with any questions, we are happy to provide any needed assistance.