Funding Amount

Up to US $5,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Belmont County Enrichment Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Amount: Up to US $5,500
Last Updated: January 06, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

Mission Statement Our mission is to enhance the vibrancy of the Upper Ohio Valley through meaningful charitable actions, strategic and initiative-driven investments, and thoughtful community leadership. Vision We envision the Upper Ohio Valley as a region of potential, where opportunities exist for all current residents and those who will follow. As an organization, CFOV embraces this call to action and commits to fostering an environment that promotes community betterment and measurable positive change. Pledge We work with donors to provide a flexible, efficient and lasting way for them to benefit their community. We cherish donor intent of charitable gifts, ensuring legacies forever. Our work responds to current and future needs of our community. Our grants have significant positive impact in the Upper Ohio Valley. Belmont County Enrichment Fund 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

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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 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.
  • 30% 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

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

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