YCF Community Grants

The YCF Community Grants provide essential funding for grassroots initiatives focused on Basic Needs and Addiction Prevention in North Central West Virginia. Non-profit organizations and public institutions can apply for support in areas such as housing, utilities, and food, as well as programs aimed at reducing addiction's impact on families. Collaboration with local entities is encouraged, and preference is given to projects addressing high community needs.

YCF offers a variety of grant opportunities on an annual basis through several funds. Before submitting a grant request, please review the YCF Grant Policy.
Focus Areas for 2025-26 grant cycle: Basic Needs & Addiction Prevention
Basic Needs
Qualified organizations may apply for funding to support basic needs, including housing, utilities, and food.
Addiction Prevention
Qualified organizations may apply for funding to support programs geared to lessen and alter, through education and professional support at the grassroots level, the destructive impact of alcohol and drug addiction on children and their families.
Projects should be a grassroots cooperative effort. Collaboration is strongly encouraged as 501(c)(3) agencies should consider partnerships with, but not limited to: local prevention coalitions, other nonprofit agencies, county health departments, boards of education, county probation offices, town councils, county commissions, regional, state, and federal bodies, civic groups, religious organizations, etc.
Applicants should strive to be creative and demonstrate awareness of current best practices in the addiction prevention discipline, such as those outlined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Use Prevention (CSAP):

• Information DisseminationPrevention EducationPositive AlternativesEnvironmental StrategiesCommunity-Based ProcessesProblem Identification and Referral

Eligibility

Applications are accepted from non-profit organizations who are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or public institutions.Funding requests must support individuals in one or more of the following counties: Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, and Taylor.Proposals must include individuals with addiction experiences.

Ineligibility

Capital expenditures above $1,500 shall not be considered, as focus should remain on programs.
YCF generally does not provide grants for:

• ongoing programs;
• annual campaigns;
• endowments;
• sectarian religious purposes;
• political purposes or lobbying activities;
• existing obligations, debts, or liabilities; or
• travel/participation in meetings, conferences, seminars, or
• study exchange programs.