The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day | October 10

Investing in Mental Wellness. Strengthening Our Communities.

At The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, we believe that thriving communities begin with healthy individuals and families. Mental health and well-being are essential to building stronger, more resilient communities across our region.

On this World Mental Health Day, we recognize the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, expanding access to resources, and supporting organizations that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Through our grantmaking, we are proud to support community partners whose work contributes to mental wellness, including:

💚 The Bob Burdette Center, Inc. – Promoting social-emotional learning and wellness education for young people.

💚 Community Autism Resources and Education Systems – Providing family programming and support services.

💚 West Virginia Health Right – Supporting parents and families through its Healing Opportunities for Parents Everywhere (HOPE) initiative.

These investments reflect our commitment to addressing community needs, strengthening families, and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Our call to action today: Check on a friend, family member, or colleague. Listen without judgment. Encourage those who are struggling to seek support. And remember that mental health matters every day, not just today.

📞 Need support? Help4WV provides statewide mental health and addiction support. Call or text 1-844-HELP4WV (1-844-435-7498).

Together, we can build communities where compassion, connection, and access to care are priorities.

10/09/2026

Grant opportunity closing October 15.

AAPA
Grants up to $5,000 for nonprofits serving African American children, youth, and families in West Virginia.

Who can apply? Organizations that:
• Be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization as designated by the IRS or use a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)3 status;
• Provide services within West Virginia;
• Have an annual operating budget of less than $1.5 million; and
• Be African American–led organizations and/or serve African American communities.

https://tgkvf.org/special-initiatives/african-american-philanthropy-in-action-aapa/

10/08/2026

West Virginia State University has received a $26.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the largest competitive grant award in the University’s history and a key victory toward expanding agriculture at WVSU.

The grant will help construct the West Virginia State University Agriculture Complex, a cutting-edge facility that will house laboratory space for WVSU’s Purdy School of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources as well as the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. The USDA award builds upon a previously announced, $50 million investment from the State of West Virginia.

TGKVF is proud to be an early funder in this project. We agree with President Cage that "this is a game-changer for agriculture in West Virginia."

10/06/2026

We're hiring! 🎉

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation is looking for a Program Associate to join our team.

If you're organized, detail-oriented, and love helping people, this could be the role for you. As Program Associate, you'll support our scholarship and grants teams by managing our grants software, helping applicants with technical questions, preparing award letters and agreements, and helping plan events like our annual Scholarship Reception and grantee trainings.

It's a chance to play a behind-the-scenes role in getting scholarships to students and grants to nonprofits across our region. 💙

Learn more and apply by November 4, 2026: https://tgkvf.org/were-hiring-program-associate/

Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tag them or share this post! 👇

10/01/2026

Two grant opportunities close this Monday, October 5th!

C.C. Dickinson Family Giving Circle
Grants of up to $50,000 for nonprofits serving Boone, Clay, Fayette, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Putnam, or Raleigh counties. Priorities are:
• Conservation and education, including nature access for underserved youth and learning environments for children with disabilities
• Support for women transitioning from substance abuse treatment, such as mentorship, job training, housing, and childcare
👉 https://tgkvf.org/special-initiatives/c-c-dickinson-family-giving-circle/

James F.B. Peyton Fund
Open to nonprofits and government entities whose work benefits the people of Greenbrier County. Requests must be at least $5,000.
👉 https://tgkvf.org/james-f-b-peyton-fund/

10/01/2026

Who are the young creatives defining West Virginia right now? This fall, seven organizations in the Narrative Change Collaborative’s Youth & Belonging grant cohort are sharing perspectives of young West Virginians.

YNST Magazine, the print and online magazine celebrating the unseen arts and culture of Appalachia, is creating WV Visionaries: in-depth profiles and editorial photoshoots of under-25 artists, makers and creators who call West Virginia home. The series runs in YNST’s print magazine, online and on social media, and print copies are headed to high schools, libraries and arts centers across the Kanawha Valley. Issue 13 comes out in October.

The best way to follow along is YNST’s website: https://ynstmagazine.com/

You can also follow YNST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ynstmagazine and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ynstmagazine

More about the Narrative Change Collaborative: https://tgkvf.org/special-initiatives/narrative-change-collaborative/

09/24/2026

Today is the day!
TGKVF continues to be a supporter of SAVE A LIFE Day. Help spread the word. Find an event near you here https://savealife.day/events-directory

Let's goooo Lifesavers!! Free naloxone and harm reduction for all!!!

09/24/2026

Where do young people in the Kanawha Valley go to tell their own stories? This fall, seven organizations in the Narrative Change Collaborative’s Youth & Belonging grant cohort are sharing perspectives of young West Virginians.

WTSQ 88.1 FM, Charleston’s community radio station is creating Youth Waves: Stories That Echo featuring young in on-air interviews and in Q&As in the station’s On the Record email newsletter. They’re talking about being a West Virginian, what motivates and inspires them, and what they want to see for our state.

The best way to follow along is to subscribe to On the Record: https://www.wtsq.org/page/newsletter-11
More about the Narrative Change Collaborative: https://tgkvf.org/special-initiatives/narrative-change-collaborative/

09/24/2026

Our Finance team members Angie and Christine recently attended the FAOG Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. They enjoyed connecting with colleagues and bringing new ideas back to the Foundation.

The conference wrapped up with a closing event at Rice-Eccles Stadium—and a photo with Swoop! 🦅📸

09/23/2026

Applications are now open for the Hub's Cultivate WV program 🌾

Applications are open for the next iteration of the Cultivate WV program in a new collaboration with Volunteer West Virginia, the State’s Commission for National and Community Service.

Learn more about the program here.