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Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Community Action Grants Program

Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Community foundation

Checked Nov 3, 2026 on pacfwv.com

Award: Generally up to $20,000. Larger requests may be considered for highly collaborative or regional projects after contacting the Foundation.
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Who can apply: Nonprofits, Schools, Local governments
Where: Parkersburg area, West Virginia, and Washington County, Ohio

Competitive grants from the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation for nonprofits, public schools and government agencies serving ten West Virginia counties and Washington County, Ohio. Capital and equipment projects are a focus area, and Recreation and Youth and Family are among the funded fields. Priority goes to Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt and Wood counties.

Could a playground win this?

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Playgrounds are not named, but the program funds construction and major equipment, and Recreation and Youth and Family are listed funding fields. Schools, local governments and nonprofits in the service area may apply.

Support the renovation or construction of facilities, purchase of major equipment, or significant repairs to facilities.

Recreation

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How to apply

Check the Foundation's Grants page for current grant opportunities and deadlines.
Create an account and complete the online Community Action Grants Program Application.
Upload a detailed, itemized project budget plus your board list and latest financial report before the deadline.
Contact the Foundation first if you plan to request more than the standard maximum.

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All the details

Match: No match required; priority is given to projects that have or seek a matching grant.
Cycle: Deadlines are posted on the Foundation's Grants page. Organizations may receive one Community Action Grant per 12 months, and projects must be completed within 12 months.
Who can apply, in full: 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public institutions such as public schools or government agencies serving the Foundation's 11-county service area.
What it funds: Capital and equipment projects, program development, capacity building and operating support in fields including recreation, youth and family, community development and education.
Area: Serves Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt and Wood counties in West Virginia and Washington County, Ohio. Priority counties are Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt and Wood.
Contact: Maribeth Saleem-Tanner, Senior Program Officer; Foundation phone 304-428-4438
Funder: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation (Community foundation)
Source we checked: https://pacfwv.com/initiatives/grants/grant-faqs (opens in a new tab)
Date last checked: Tue, Nov 3, 2026

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