Empowering Women Through Philanthropy
This grant funds projects in North Central West Virginia that use research and evidence-based approaches to advance education, health, economic empowerment, and gender equity for women and girls.
Funder: Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; typical awards range from $1,500–$5,000; one-year project period.
Summary: Supports nonprofits in North Central West Virginia advancing education, health, economic empowerment, and gender equity for women and girls.
Key Information: Only nonprofits and public institutions serving Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, or Taylor Counties are eligible.
Description
This grant, offered by the Women’s Giving Circle (a component fund of Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia), supports nonprofit organizations and public institutions in Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, and Taylor Counties, West Virginia. The focus is on projects that empower women and girls by addressing needs in education, economic empowerment, physical and mental health, violence and crime prevention, healthy development of girls, and community gender equity. Funding is intended to create meaningful, positive change for women and girls in North Central West Virginia.
