Appalachian Forest Grants Program (Major Grants)
Funding Amount
$3K – $20K
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
The Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area (AFNHA) awards Appalachian Forest Major Grants to nonprofit and government partners for projects supporting preservation, interpretation, and tourism development that advance AFNHA goals within its 18-county region (West Virginia and western Maryland). FIA: Fact -- the 2024 cycle awarded $201,972 to 15 organizations with awards ranging $3,000-$20,000 (funded by the National Park Service Heritage Partnership Program). Fact -- the 2025 cycle has closed; the next (2026) AF Grant cycle opens in Fall 2026, so deadline is left null. Projects must relate to AFNHA goals/themes and fall within the 18 AFNHA counties. (AFNHA also offers small Mini-Grants, e.g., a WV Association of Museums conference scholarship -- noted, not itemized.)
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How to Apply
Apply through the AFNHA AF Grants Program (Major Grants) page during the open cycle; projects must be within the 18 AFNHA counties and advance AFNHA goals/themes. The 2026 cycle opens Fall 2026. Contact afnha@afnha.org.
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