Nicholas County Community Foundation Grants
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public institutions serving Nicholas County, West Virginia, for capital projects and special programs in areas such as arts, education, health, recreation, and youth services.
The Nicholas County Community Foundation (NCCF) invites grant applications from nonprofit organizations based in or serving Nicholas County, West Virginia. NCCF's grantmaking program primarily supports capital and equipment projects and special programs across several focus areas, including arts and culture, education, health and human services, recreation, and youth and family services. Eligible applicants include private, nonprofit organizations as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or public institutions. The foundation prioritizes new project startups, one-time projects/programs, seed money for pilot projects or to address unmet or emerging needs, matching grants, projects with broad community reach, and expansions of existing programs. Grants are awarded for one year, with possible extensions or scope changes subject to committee approval. NCCF does not fund operational expenses, annual campaigns, endowments, sectarian religious activities, debts, travel, or political lobbying. Applicants must be private, not-for-profit organizations as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or public institutions. Programs must be located in or serve Nicholas County. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual deadline: September 1st
Award Range
$500 - $10,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - Matching grants that leverage additional funding are prioritized.
Additional Details
Grants are for one-year only; no multi-year commitments.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public institutions, and governmental entities that serve Nicholas County or Summersville, WV are eligible. Religious organizations are not eligible for funding.
Geographic Eligibility
Nicholas County
Application Opens
September 2, 2024
Application Closes
September 1, 2025
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