Grants and Scholarships
This year, during its tenth annual grants cycle, the Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc., awarded 52 grants and scholarships to charitable organizations and students in Mercer County, West Virginia and Tazewell County, Virginia. These grants and scholarships totaling $114,310 were made in support of area non-profit groups that strive to meet the changing needs of our society, and students seeking to further their education.
This year the Community Foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $50,110, and 21 scholarships amounting to $64,200 to students from area high schools and colleges seeking to further their education.
Scholarship applications are accepted through early April each year, and the grant application period runs from April until June each year.