River Valley Health Fund
The River Valley Health Fund supports projects that improve health, nutrition, and healthcare access for vulnerable populations in the Ohio Valley region.
Funder: Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (application opens) | July 10, 2026 (application deadline, 4:00pm)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $1,000–$5,000; rarely more than $10,000 per grant; one request per organization per cycle.
Summary: Supports nonprofit and public service projects improving health, nutrition, and healthcare access for vulnerable populations in the Ohio Valley region.
Key Information: Only organizations serving specified counties/cities in WV and OH are eligible.
Description
The River Valley Health Fund, managed by the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV), provides grants to support initiatives that improve health and well-being for residents of the Ohio Valley. The fund was established to continue the charitable mission of the former Ohio Valley Medical Center and East Ohio Regional Hospital, with a focus on vulnerable children, at-risk elderly, and indigent populations. Priority is given to projects addressing health education, healthcare and nutrition education, screenings, food insecurity, and provision of primary healthcare or dental care.
