The Buckner Woodford Clay, III Memorial Fund from Beckley Area Foundation supports West Virginia projects focused on anti-littering and youth-driven environmental preservation.
Funder: Beckley Area Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $27,000 total available; individual awards vary by project scope and number of applications.
Summary: Supports environmental preservation projects in West Virginia, with a focus on anti-littering and youth engagement.
This grant, managed by the Beckley Area Foundation in honor of Buckner Woodford Clay, III, is dedicated to advancing environmental causes in West Virginia. The fund specifically emphasizes anti-littering initiatives and projects that meaningfully engage youth. Supported activities may include education, prevention, enforcement, and cleanup efforts related to littering, as well as programs that foster youth participation and leadership in environmental preservation. Preference is given to projects benefiting Raleigh County, but eligible activities may occur anywhere in West Virginia.