Professional Fundraisers & Fundraising Counsels (Discontinued)

Funding & Grant Resources is a grant resource from the State of West Virginia that connects businesses and organizations with funding opportunities including grants, loans, and economic development support. The program guides applicants through steps including consulting the Small Business Administration or local Small Business Development Centers, drafting business plans, and connecting with regional planning and development councils. Resources cover capital access for growth, technology investment, and workforce development. County Economic Development Authorities across West Virginia's 55 counties provide localized support and grant information. Specific eligibility and funding details are available through the West Virginia Secretary of State grants portal.

West Virginia Humanities Council Major Grants provide up to $20,000 to support public humanities programming throughout West Virginia. Eligible projects include lectures, school programs, traveling and permanent exhibits, educational symposiums, and other initiatives that bring humanities scholarship into public life. The council prioritizes projects that engage diverse West Virginia communities and connect residents with history, culture, literature, ethics, and the social sciences. Organizations planning humanities events or multi-part programs with broad public reach are well-positioned to apply. This grant is an essential funding source for libraries, historical societies, universities, nonprofits, and community groups seeking to enrich civic and cultural life across the Mountain State.