Blanche Woods Ashworth Memorial Fund - Music Education
The Blanche Woods Ashworth Memorial Fund - Music Education supports projects that advance music education in Raleigh County, WV, through annual grants from the Beckley Area Foundation.
Funder: Beckley Area Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $1,600 available for the next cycle; single-year awards; project must be completed by late February of the following year.
Summary: Supports projects advancing music education in Raleigh County, West Virginia, through a competitive annual grant.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public institutions, schools, or municipalities in West Virginia are eligible.
Description
The Blanche Woods Ashworth Memorial Fund - Music Education is a field of interest grant administered by the Beckley Area Foundation. Established from assets originally delivered to Mountain State University and transferred to BAF after MSU’s closure, the fund is dedicated to supporting music education initiatives in Raleigh County, West Virginia. The fund reflects the philanthropic vision of the Ashworth estate and the Woods family, aiming to enrich the local community by expanding access to quality music education. Grants are awarded annually to eligible organizations proposing projects that directly further music education in the county.
