[Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley](https://cfov.org)

June 1, 2026 (Application window opens) | July 10, 2026 (Application deadline, 4:00pm)

Award sizes vary; one grant request per organization per cycle; funding decisions announced in August.

Supports projects improving health and well-being in the Ohio Valley, focusing on health education, screenings, food insecurity, and primary health and dental care for vulnerable populations.

--- ## Description The River Valley Health Fund (RVHF) was established to continue the charitable outreach of the former Ohio Valley Medical Center and East Ohio Regional Hospital. Its mission is to enhance the health and well-being of residents in the Ohio Valley by supporting initiatives that address health education, screenings, food insecurity, and the provision of primary healthcare and dental care. The fund prioritizes projects serving vulnerable children, at-risk elderly, and indigent populations, as well as those providing education about healthcare and nutrition. Funding is available to eligible organizations operating in specific counties in West Virginia and Ohio. --- ## Due Dates - **Application window opens:** June 1, 2026 (1st Monday in June) - **Application deadline:** July 10, 2026 (2nd Friday in July, 4:00pm) - Funding announcements are expected in August. - Grant reports are due 12 months from the date of funding. --- ## Funding Amount - Award sizes vary and are determined by the advisory committee based on the proposed project and available funds. - Only one grant request per organization will be considered per cycle. - Funding decisions are typically announced in August following the application deadline. --- ## Eligibility - 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public schools, fire/police departments, and other similarly tax-exempt entities. - Organizations must be based in or serve residents of: Wheeling (WV), Martins Ferry (OH), St. Clairsville (OH), and the following counties: - West Virginia: Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel - Ohio: Belmont, Jefferson, Monroe, Guernsey, Harrison - Grants are limited to organizations serving these communities and residents. - Only one application per organization per 12-month period. - Applicants must submit proof of IRS tax-exempt status (IRS determination letter). --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted online via [Foundant Technologies](http://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfov) (application is only accessible during the open cycle). - A preview of the grant application is available [here](https://www.grantinterface.com/Opportunity/Catalog?urlkey=cfov). - Applications are first vetted by CFOV, then forwarded to the RVHF advisory committee for review. - Award notifications are expected in August. - Grant reports must be submitted online 12 months after funding. **Pro Tip:** Submit applications early to allow time for technical assistance if needed; technical support is not guaranteed on the day of the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Funding priorities include direct health care and education, health screenings, nutrition education, addressing food insecurity, and provision of primary health and dental care. - Projects must not involve unlawful discrimination or conditions unacceptable to the fund's board. - Grant recipients may be subject to site visits or additional review during the grant period. --- ## External Links - [River Valley Health Fund program page](https://cfov.org/river-valley-health-fund) - [Foundant Technologies application portal](http://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfov) - [Preview grant application](https://www.grantinterface.com/Opportunity/Catalog?urlkey=cfov) - [Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV)](https://cfov.org) - [Contact CFOV](https://cfov.org/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |------------------|---------------------------|---------------| | General Inquiries| info@cfov.org | 304-242-3144 | | Technical Support| debbie@cfov.org | 304-242-3144 |

River Valley Health Fund

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