We encourage potential applicants to contact us before and during the application process to discuss project ideas, share information, and ask questions.
The Healthy Communities Initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations administering health-related programming to address the behavioral, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual needs of the community. The initiative also supports projects that improve the nonprofit’s internal capacity to work effectively and develop strong finances, leadership, and infrastructure.
Healthy Communities is open annually and has a one-year grant period with awards up to $40,000. Applications may include funding requests for multiple projects and contain both capacity building and health and wellness components.
The Healthy Communities Initiative consists of two application pathways. Only one application per organization is permitted.
If you are unsure which application pathway is the best fit for your project, please contact Senior Program Officers Jana Stoner or Claire Snyder.
Step 1
Review the eligibility guidelines to ensure your organization meets requirements.
A note regarding nonprofit status:
The Foundation recognizes that impactful work often begins before formal nonprofit status is established. Organizations that do not yet have a nonprofit designation may apply for funding from the Foundation utilizing an eligible fiscal sponsor, provided both the fiscal sponsor and the sponsored organization and its project align with the Foundation’s mission and eligibility requirements. A fiscal sponsor is an IRC 501(c)(3) organization that agrees to receive and manage grant funds on behalf of another organization.
Any organization that intends to utilize a fiscal sponsor should contact a member of the Foundation’s program team before beginning an application.
Step 2
Review the following pages to ensure your proposed project aligns with a focus area:
Health and wellness
Capacity building
Food insecurity
Mental and behavioral health
Substance use disorder
Tobacco use prevention and cessation
Step 3
Review the standard application form and simplified application form to learn about the types of information requested. Organizations may submit only one form per grant cycle.
Applicants will be asked to provide financial information and detailed organization and project overviews. Applicants may submit a project budget in their preferred format or download the Foundation’s project budget template and sample project budget.
Step 4
Log in to our grant management system. All applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s online system; no other format will be accepted. If you are unsure whether your organization has an existing account or you have other system questions, please email grants@pfwv.org or call 304-397-5955.
Step 5
Complete and submit your application by 8 p.m. on the deadline date. Late applications will not be accepted.
After the application period closes, Foundation staff members will review applications and may request additional information or a site visit. Following the review process, the Foundation’s Board of Trustees will make funding decisions and applicants will be notified by email. Please note that the Foundation may consider or exclude expenses on a case-by-case basis.
164
Grants Awarded
$2.5M+
Total Funding Awarded
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Counties Served
Funding Awarded Per County
