Blanche Woods Ashworth Memorial Fund - Music Education
The Blanche Woods Ashworth Memorial Fund - Music Education supports projects that enhance music education in Raleigh County, WV, through grants from the Beckley Area Foundation.
Funder: Beckley Area Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (applications accepted June 1–30, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$1,600 available for this fund (typical award size is the available balance per cycle; one-year projects)
Summary: Supports music education initiatives and projects in Raleigh County, WV, through an annual field of interest grant.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines and amounts may shift slightly year to year.
Description
The Blanche Woods Ashworth Memorial Fund for Music Education is a field of interest grant administered by the Beckley Area Foundation. Established from assets originally donated to Mountain State University and later transferred to BAF, the fund is dedicated to advancing music education in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Grants support local programs and projects that promote musical learning and enrichment, honoring Blanche Woods Ashworth’s legacy and the generosity of the Woods family. Funding is intended for nonprofit organizations, public institutions, schools, or municipalities proposing projects that further music education within the designated county.
