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Community Development Grants is a grant program from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation that funds efforts to improve the economic well-being and quality of life in West Virginia communities. The program supports leadership development, organizational capacity building, citizen engagement initiatives, and expanded technology access.
Eligible applicants include nonprofits, public organizations, and community groups working to help communities organize, plan, and implement improvement strategies. The foundation is particularly interested in projects that engage diverse citizens, strengthen nonprofit effectiveness and accountability, and promote ambitious but achievable community outcomes.
Award amounts vary based on the size and scope of the project; no deadline is listed.
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Community Development - Benedum Students and families have been attracted to Morgantown because of its successful efforts to increase the city’s quality of life and housing opportunities. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. Improving capabilities of leaders, organizations, and interested citizens to address challenges and opportunities will help communities be more prosperous through their own efforts.
The Benedum Foundation promotes the economic well-being and quality of life of West Virginia communities. Current specific areas of interest include: * Activities that engage diverse groups of citizens in the life of the community. * Efforts that help communities organize, plan, and implement ambitious but achievable improvement strategies.
* Leadership development. * Programs that improve the effectiveness and accountability of nonprofit and public organizations. * Efforts to expand technology access, affordability, and utilization.
1400 Benedum-Trees Building | 223 Fourth Avenue | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 (P) 412-288-0360 | (F) 412-288-0366 | info@benedum. org
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Organizations in West Virginia communities focused on civic engagement, community planning, leadership development, nonprofit effectiveness, and technology access. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Health Grants (West Virginia) is sponsored by Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation. Supports innovations in healthcare delivery systems, public health infrastructure, and community-based health promotion. Focus is on access to affordable care, preventive services, state-level policy, and addressing social drivers of health. Geographic focus: West Virginia Focus areas: Health, Public Health, Healthcare Access, Chronic Disease Prevention
Economic Development Grants is sponsored by Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation. Supports regional planning, innovation, and cooperation to advance the economy. Interests include entrepreneurship promotion, technology-based economic development, and expanding access to capital for businesses in distressed communities. Geographic focus: West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania (Allegheny, Washington, Greene, and Fayette Counties) Focus areas: Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Rural Development
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