Lewis McManus Memorial Fund – Education for Disadvantaged Youth
Forecasted
The Lewis McManus Memorial Fund by Beckley Area Foundation supports innovative educational projects for disadvantaged youth in Raleigh County, WV.
Funder: Beckley Area Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$13,000 total available per cycle; single-year awards typically support project costs through February of the following year.
Summary: Supports innovative educational projects for disadvantaged youth in Raleigh County, WV.
Description
This grant, managed by the Beckley Area Foundation through the Lewis McManus Memorial Fund, aims to support educational initiatives and innovative programs that benefit disadvantaged youth in Raleigh County, West Virginia. The fund honors Lewis McManus’s legacy of public service and educational advocacy by providing resources for projects that address barriers to academic achievement and foster long-term positive outcomes for underserved youth. Funding is intended to empower local organizations to make a meaningful impact in the community’s educational landscape.
