Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc Grants

Mini-grants that support teachers and take learning experiences to new levels. Grants fund specific PK-12 learning experiences and enhance teaching and learning at the classroom or grade level. The maximum request amount is $3,000. Funds are awarded to the school. Eligible applicants: Limited to the public school system; projects may support PK-12 learning experiences at any public school in Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, and Wood counties in West Virginia, or Washington County, Ohio.; Teachers, librarians, nurses, counselors, administrators and other school professionals are eligible to apply, but all applications must support education.; Applications must come directly from an individual school employee. They are not accepted from PTAs or PTOs, booster groups or similar school support organizations.; Limited to one application per teacher (or other staff member) per year; there is no limit on the number of applications from each school.; Maximum request amount: $3,000.; Funds cannot be used for general supplies, professional development or food costs. Projects should directly support specific educational outcomes at a classroom or grade level.; All funds are awarded to the school, and materials and equipment purchased become the property of the school.; The principal or appropriate administrator must support each application and agree to administer awarded funds.; All proposals must be submitted through the online application process; emailed proposals cannot be considered.; First-time applicants must email Maribeth Saleem-Tanner to set up a grant portal account, including their school name and contact information for their principal or administrator. Applicants who previously applied through a different school must email to update their account first.; Apply at least 8 weeks before funds are needed.. Geography served: Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, and Wood counties, West Virginia; Washington County, Ohio. Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis between September 1, 2026 and June 1, 2027 until all available funds for the year have been committed..