David Bledsoe Tieche Memorial Fund - Dance, Theatre or Music Education Grant

The David Bledsoe Tieche Memorial Fund, managed by the Beckley Area Foundation, supports projects in dance, theatre, and music education in Raleigh County. Established in memory of David Tieche, this fund honors his passion for the arts and his Beckley roots. With $3,000 currently available for distribution, the fund aims to enrich the local community through artistic endeavors, fostering creativity and cultural appreciation among residents.

It began with a gift of $1.1 million from the Dr. BAF assets have grown to over $70 million with over 500 different funds managed by our three trustee banks.
Since its inception, BAF has distributed over $23 million to charities and other worthy projects in the fields of education, public recreation, health & human services, the arts, animal services and beautification.
​At the current time, this fund has $3,000 available to award.

Eligibility

The Foundation considers grant requests from organizations which are:Designated as a non-profit under Section 501-c-3 of the Internal Revenue Code or is a public institution, school or municipality. Programs funded must support dance, theatre or music in Raleigh County.Project or program must be completed by February 28, 2026.