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Community Impact Grants is sponsored by Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV). The CFOV Community Impact Grants provide support for various community-focused initiatives, emphasizing youth leadership, recreation, and economic mobility. These grants encourage programs that foster personal growth, civic engagement, and financial stability.
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities, with a priority on projects benefiting a broad public segment.
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Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Announces 2026 Community Impact Grant Recipients - CFOV Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Announces 2026 Community Impact Grant Recipients POSTED ON February 16, 2026 WHEELING, W. Va.
— The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Community Impact Grants, awarding a total of $71,880 to support 11 nonprofit programs and services strengthening communities across the Ohio Valley. Made possible through the generosity of CFOV donors, Community Impact Grants provide flexible, responsive funding to address evolving local needs.
This year’s funded projects focus on improving physical and mental health, supporting youth and families, developing future leaders, expanding recreation opportunities, and strengthening economic and social stability throughout the region. “The Community Foundation’s Community Impact Grants allow us to respond directly to what our communities need most,” says CFOV Executive Director Susie Nelson.
“We are grateful to the donors who make this funding possible and to the organizations doing the work every day to improve lives across the Ohio Valley. These projects reflect both compassion and collaboration, and we’re excited to see the positive change they will create.
” 2026 Community Impact Grant Recipients Belmont County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division Probation Department – CrossFit for Change/CCAP Programs to Promote Physical and Mental Health – $7,480 CASA for Children – CASA Home Visitation – $7,500 Catholic Charities West Virginia – Relatives as Parents Program – $7,500 Children’s Home of Wheeling, Inc. – Stabilizing Youth in Crisis to Protect Family and Economic Stability – $7,500 City of Steubenville Parks and Recreation – Steubenville Mobile Recreation Program – $4,000 Hancock and Brooke Young Professionals – Young Professionals Mentor Program Development – $3,400 Laughlin Community Center – Energy Express – $7,500 Ohio Valley Youth Network – Sycamore After School Enrichment – $7,500 Upper Ohio Valley Sexual Assault Help Center, Inc. – Empower & Thrive Assistance Program – $7,000 WVU Foundation Inc. – Community Leaders of the Ohio Valley Empowering Resources (CLOVER): Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today – $7,500 Youth Services System, Inc. – Youth Mentoring Network – $5,000 Through its grant making programs, CFOV continues to invest in projects and solutions that strengthen the Ohio Valley today while building opportunity for the future.
By connecting generous donors with impactful organizations, CFOV helps ensure local philanthropy creates lasting, meaningful change throughout the region. Don’t miss any of the news from CFOV! Have updates on news, events, and announcements sent directly to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities in specific West Virginia and Ohio counties. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Community Impact Grants is funded by Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in West Virginia and Ohio. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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