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Direct Funding Model (DFM) is sponsored by West Virginia First Foundation Inc.. The Direct Funding Model supports high-impact projects outside of traditional grant cycles. This model is designed for initiatives that demonstrate multi-regional impact and have secured co-funding from external sources, such as local government settlement funds. The program focuses on prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts related to the opioid crisis.
Geographic focus: West Virginia (minimum 4 regions)
Focus areas: Substance Use Disorder Prevention, Treatment Services, Recovery Support, Opioid Crisis Mitigation
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
Direct Funding – West Virginia First Foundation Qualified Settlement Fund Governance & Transparency Memorandum of Understanding Articles of Incorporation Direct Funding Model Requests West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) accepts funding requests outside of traditional grant cycles through our Direct Funding Model (DFM) . This model supports projects with multi-regional impact and co-funding from external sources. To be considered, applicants must submit an Opportunity Consideration using the online form below. The request must : (1) demonstrate an impact in at least four distinct regions to be eligible for consideration, (2) have an additional revenue source , such as Qualified Settlement Funds (QSF) from counties or cities and/or other sources external to the WVFF funding request, and (3) comply with WVFF’s due diligence and documentation requirements . Region 1 – Brooke, Hancock, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel Counties Region 2 – Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, Berkeley, Jefferson, Pendleton and Morgan Counties Region 3 – Wood, Tyler, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt, Calhoun, Roane and Jackson Counties Region 4 – Monongalia, Braxton, Lewis, Harrison, Marion, Preston, Taylor, Tucker, Barbour, Randolph, Gilmer, Doddridge and Upshur Counties Region 5 – Cabell, Clay, Boone, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Putnam, Mason, Mingo and Wayne Counties Region 6 – Fayette, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Nicholas, Webster, Greenbrier, Pocahontas, Mercer, Wyoming and McDowell Counties All submissions will be subject to a rigorous, multi-stage review process. Funding will only be awarded upon successful completion of this process and the formal execution of a funding agreement. Submit Your Opportunity Consideration © 2025 West Virginia First Foundation, Inc.
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Not specified; eligibility guidance Non-profit organizations and governmental entities. Projects must demonstrate an impact in at least four of the six defined West Virginia First Foundation regions and must have an additional revenue source (co-funding).
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
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Direct Funding – West Virginia First Foundation Qualified Settlement Fund Governance & Transparency Memorandum of Understanding Articles of Incorporation Direct Funding Model Requests West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) accepts funding requests outside of traditional grant cycles through our Direct Funding Model (DFM) . This model supports projects with multi-regional impact and co-funding from external sources.
To be considered, applicants must submit an Opportunity Consideration using the online form below.
The request must : (1) demonstrate an impact in at least four distinct regions to be eligible for consideration, (2) have an additional revenue source , such as Qualified Settlement Funds (QSF) from counties or cities and/or other sources external to the WVFF funding request, and (3) comply with WVFF’s due diligence and documentation requirements .
Region 1 – Brooke, Hancock, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel Counties Region 2 – Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, Berkeley, Jefferson, Pendleton and Morgan Counties Region 3 – Wood, Tyler, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt, Calhoun, Roane and Jackson Counties Region 4 – Monongalia, Braxton, Lewis, Harrison, Marion, Preston, Taylor, Tucker, Barbour, Randolph, Gilmer, Doddridge and Upshur Counties Region 5 – Cabell, Clay, Boone, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Putnam, Mason, Mingo and Wayne Counties Region 6 – Fayette, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Nicholas, Webster, Greenbrier, Pocahontas, Mercer, Wyoming and McDowell Counties All submissions will be subject to a rigorous, multi-stage review process.
Funding will only be awarded upon successful completion of this process and the formal execution of a funding agreement. Submit Your Opportunity Consideration © 2025 West Virginia First Foundation, Inc.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Non-profit organizations and governmental entities. Projects must demonstrate an impact in at least four of the six defined West Virginia First Foundation regions and must have an additional revenue source (co-funding). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
