Stealey Community Fund
The Stealey Community Fund supports projects that improve education, community resources, and quality of life for Middlebourne, WV residents through targeted local initiatives.
Funder: Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application open) | April 2027 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Recent cycle awarded $407,060 across 14 projects; typical grants range from ~$5,000 to $110,000; projects must be completed within 12 months.
Summary: Supports educational, religious, and community programs benefiting Middlebourne, WV residents, with emphasis on quality-of-life improvements.
Description
The Stealey Community Fund, administered by the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) and guided by the Stealey Community Fund Advisory Board, was established to honor the Stealey family’s legacy in Middlebourne, West Virginia. The fund supports a wide range of educational, religious, and community initiatives that benefit Middlebourne residents, including those located outside the town’s boundaries if the primary impact is for Middlebourne. Priority is given to projects that enhance local quality of life, such as improvements to libraries, recreation, municipal services, and youth programming. Grants are awarded annually through a competitive process, with decisions made by a community-based advisory committee.
