How much funding does Belmont County Enrichment Fund Grant provide?

Belmont County Enrichment Fund Grant provides Up to US $5,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Belmont County Enrichment Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Belmont County Enrichment Fund Grant?

Geography: In Belmont County, Ohio; Based in or serving Belmont County. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Salaries; Fundraising events; Completed projects; Scholarships; Projects that have already been completed (debt reduction).

Belmont County Enrichment Fund Grant

Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc

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Funding Amount

Up to US $5,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

In Belmont County, Ohio
Based in or serving Belmont County

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Salaries
Not eligible: Fundraising events
Not eligible: Completed projects
Not eligible: Scholarships
Not eligible: Projects that have already been completed (debt reduction)

Overview

The Belmont County Enrichment Fund Grant, established in 2013 by local landowners and Rice Energy, aims to enhance the quality of life in Belmont County, Ohio. It supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and emergency services, funding impactful projects that foster community betterment. The fund prioritizes donor intent and adapts to emerging community needs. However, it does not support salaries, fundraising events, or completed projects. The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley administers this vital initiative.

Pledge
Our grants have significant positive impact in the Upper Ohio Valley.
The Belmont County Enrichment Fund (formerly Smith-Goshen) was created in 2013 by a group of landowners along with Rice Energy in Belmont County, Ohio. The BCEF aims to enrich the community through funding meaningful projects that improve the quality of life for Belmont County residents.

Eligibility

Grants are made from the BCEF to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, schools, fire/police departments and other similarly exempt organizations based in or serving Belmont County.

Ineligibility

The Belmont County Enrichment Fund will not fund salaries, fundraising events, scholarships or projects that have already been completed (debt reduction).

What Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 119
Total given: $3.2M
Median grant: $14K
Range: $5,367–$399K

By dollars: West Virginia 86%, Ohio 10%, North Carolina 2%. Top recipient cities: Wheeling, WV; Middlebourne, WV; St Clairsville, OH.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
29% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

WVU Foundation Inc · Morgantown, WV

Health, physical/mental; disease/disorder

$399K
United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley · Wheeling, WV

Social service

$210K
Camp KNO Koma · Morgantown, WV

Recreation/sports

$209K
Wheeling Health Right Inc · Wheeling, WV

Health, physical/mental; disease/disorder

$132K
Middlebourne Parks & Recreation Facilities · Middlebourne, WV

Recreation/sports

$100K