Basic Needs & Addiction Prevention Grants
Forecasted
Basic Needs & Addiction Prevention Grants support organizations serving North Central West Virginia with essential-needs assistance and grassroots prevention to reduce addiction’s harm to children and families.
Funder: Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 for basic needs; up to $2,500 for addiction prevention
Summary: Supports essential-needs assistance and grassroots addiction prevention serving children, families, and individuals in North Central West Virginia.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or public institutions serving YCF’s five-county area.
Description
Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia (YCF) offers Community Grants focused on basic needs and addiction prevention. The 2026–27 priorities support housing, utilities, home repairs, transportation, and food delivery for individuals in Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, and Taylor counties.
The addiction prevention category supports programs that lessen the destructive impact of alcohol and drug addiction on children and families through education and professional support at the grassroots level. Projects should be cooperative community efforts, with collaboration strongly encouraged. YCF favors communities with high need and low resources and encourages creative approaches grounded in current addiction prevention best practices.
