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Visit funder's website →Community Impact Grants 2026 is a grant from the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley that funds nonprofit organizations in the Ohio Valley region serving counties in West Virginia (Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Tyler, and Wetzel) and Ohio (Belmont and Jefferson). The program draws from unrestricted funds accumulated from multiple donors and focuses on community-identified priority areas.
Current focus areas include youth leadership development and mentoring for ages 12-25, structured recreation and enrichment activities for youth ages 6-18, and programs that help individuals and families increase income, gain stable employment, and build long-term financial stability.
Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, faith-based organizations, or government entities such as libraries and schools that provide services within the eligible counties. Preference is given to applicants whose services benefit a broad segment of the general public. Grant amounts vary based on project need and available funds.
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Community Impact Fund - CFOV While many of the charitable funds established at the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, Inc. have been either designated for a specific purpose or are otherwise restricted in their distribution, the Foundation has developed a pool of several unrestricted funds.
These funds were accumulated from multiple donors who simply wanted to make an unrestricted gift and placed their trust in the Community Foundation to manage the gifts and their distributions. These flexible funds are used each year in a grantmaking process with focus areas that are determined by the communities.
Applicants must b e a 501(c)(3) as determined by the IRS , faith-based organization, or government entity (i.e. libraries, schools, etc.) . Organizations must p rovide services within the counties of Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Tyler and Wetzel in West Virginia and Belmont and Jefferson in Ohio. This focus area supports intentional leadership development and structured mentoring for youth and young adults (ages 12–25).
Preference will be given to applicants whose services benefit a broad segment of the general public. Eligible programs must include measurable outcomes in leadership growth, personal development, or civic engagement.
• One-on-one or group mentoring programs • Leadership training programs connected to workforce readiness or community service • Initiatives with a clear framework for participant progress tracking Not funded : General youth activities without a leadership or mentoring component Youth Recreation/Activities Grants will support structured, supervised recreation or enrichment activities for youth (ages 6–18) that foster physical health, social skills, or personal growth.
Eligible activities should go beyond standard school-day physical education, routine fitness classes, or general membership-based recreation programs.
• Consistent, ongoing opportunities rather than single events • Offer intentional mentoring, leadership, or teamwork opportunities • Demonstration of measurable benefits for participants’ well-being Not funded: Unstructured gatherings, entertainment-only events, or activities without youth development goals Programs that help individuals and families increase income, gain stable employment, build assets, and remove barriers to long-term financial stability or quality of life.
• Emergency or basic needs assistance tied to long-term stability • Financial literacy, housing, transportation, or childcare programs that increase self-sufficiency • Workforce support services with measurable outcomes Not funded: General operating support without a direct link to economic mobility outcomes, one-time events or short-term assistance without a sustainability component, programs serving only a narrow membership group rather than the general public Not currently accepting requests.
Apply on our grant portal: Foundant Technologies . (grant applications will not be accessible until grant cycle opens) If you need assistance with the online account login, please contact Debbie at 304-242-3144 or debbie@cfov. org One request per organization will be considered.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in the Ohio Valley region. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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