River Valley Health Foundation General Grants

Geographic Scope: Belmont, Jefferson, Monroe, Guernsey, and Harrison counties in Ohio and Brooke, Ohio, Marshal, and Wetzel counties in West Virginia

Eligibility:

• 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations
• Not a private foundation
• Located within the service area

Typical Award Size: $1,000 - $5,000 (rare to exceed $10,000)

Focus Areas: Health and well-being initiatives for residents in the Ohio Valley

Funding Restrictions - The Foundation will NOT fund:

• Annual appeals
• Fundraising campaigns
• Organizations outside the service area
• Endowment campaigns
• Sectarian religious purposes
• Loans or loan pay-offs
• General operating or maintenance grants for established organizations

Reporting Requirements:

• Organizations must comply with Foundation's reporting requirements
• Organizations must adhere to the grant contract
• Non-compliance may result in ineligibility for future funding

Individuals:

• The Foundation does not provide grants to individuals, with the exception of possible scholarship awards (made to the non-profit educational institute, not directly to individuals)

Contact Information:

• River Valley Health Foundation
• 1226 Chapline Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
• Phone: (412) 298-2423
• Email: cynthia@rivervalleyhf.org

Grant Application Process

1. Review Requirements:
   • Read the Grant Guidelines thoroughly before applying
   • Ensure your organization meets eligibility criteria
   • Verify your organization is in the service area
2. Download Application:
   • Application is a fillable Adobe PDF form
   • Available for download from the website (2022 Application version)
3. Complete Application:
   • Fill out all required information
   • Keep materials concise and clear
   • Follow all application instructions carefully
4. Submit Application:
   • "Save As" the completed form
   • Email to: cynthia@rivervalleyhf.org

Application Tips:

• Following instructions is critical to success
• Keep applications concise
• Provide clear information about your organization and project
• Include any required supporting documentation per guidelines