New River Highlands Development Fund - Economic Development Grant

New River Highlands Development Fund - Economic Development Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Beckley Area Foundation
Amount: Up to US $12,500
Last Updated: May 31, 2025

Summary

The New River Highlands Development Fund, established by the Beckley Area Foundation, aims to promote economic development in nine counties of Southern West Virginia. With a mission to inspire charitable giving, this fund currently has $12,500 available for grants. Eligible recipients include non-profits and public institutions that support economic initiatives in the area. This initiative seeks to enhance community welfare and stimulate growth in the New River Highlands region.

Overview

Mission Statement Beckley Area Foundation exists to inspire and facilitate generous charitable giving that advances our community. About Us Beckley Area Foundation was established in January 1985 by ten community-minded citizens. It began with a gift of $1.1 million from the Dr. Thomas Walker Memorial Health Foundation as "seed" money for this Raleigh County project.  BAF assets have grown to over $60 million more than 500 different funds managed by our three trustee banks. Today, Beckley Area Foundation is one of West Virginia’s largest community foundations. Only the income from these funds is spent. The principal remains intact to serve the community forever. Since its inception, BAF has distributed over $21 million to charities and other worthy projects in the fields of education, public recreation, health & human services, the arts, animal services and beautification. New River Highlands Development Fund - Economic Development ​At the current time, this fund has $12,500 available to award.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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 economic development in the New River Highlands areas of Raleigh, Fayette, Summers, Nicholas, Greenbrier, Pocahontas, Mercer, Monroe or Wyoming counties.Project or program must be completed by February 28, 2026.