Detlev and Mary Ellen Preissler Fund for Arts, Design, Music, and Nature Grants
This annual grant funds programs that inspire and educate children in Eastern West Virginia through art, music, design, and nature.
Funder: Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award amounts not specified; consult annual guidelines for details.
Summary: Annual grant supporting public school teachers and nonprofits for programs that inspire and educate children through art, music, design, and nature in Eastern West Virginia.
Description
The Detlev and Mary Ellen Preissler Fund for Arts, Design, Music, and Nature is an annual, competitive grant administered by the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation (EWVCF). This fund supports innovative programs that inspire and educate children through art, music, design, and nature. Grants are available to public school teachers and nonprofit organizations, with the aim of fostering creativity, appreciation for the arts, and environmental awareness among youth in Eastern West Virginia. The Preissler Fund is part of EWVCF’s portfolio of field of interest funds and is offered during the foundation’s second-quarter grant cycle each year.
