Grant Opportunities

Division of Student Affairs Grants

First-Generation Student Success Grant

  • West Virginia public two-and four-year colleges and universities, or research corporations thereof, may apply for First Generation Student Success Grants to sponsor initiatives that can be categorized by one or more of the following:
    • Implementation of extraordinary campus-based initiatives, events, services, or supports designed to address the unique needs of First-Generation college students and bridge gaps in cultural capital, thereby promoting positive educational outcomes for First-Generation college students;
    • Implementation of events, initiatives, or services committed to supporting recruitment and/or retention of First-Generation students on college campuses within West Virginia; 
    • Development or enhancement of research, evaluation, assessment and data collection strategies and practices for the purpose of improving institutional First-Generation initiatives and/or increasing institutional buy-in.
  • Application deadline for FY25 has passed. Check back in Spring 2025 for details regarding the FY26 application process.

Division of Health Sciences Grants

Workforce and Campus Mental Health Impact Grants- Electronic Health Record Stipend

  • This funding opportunity will provide professional development and conference attendance to increase skills and networking in higher education mental health.
  • Funding will be awarded to help contribute to the growth and skills of the behavioral health workforce on higher education campuses.
  • Funding will support career development opportunities for higher education mental health professionals, with a preference given to campus counseling and campus behavioral health centers.
  • The applicant institution will not receive funds but will complete a Memorandum of Understanding with the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, who will include the institution in a statewide contract with the selected vendor and pay for the service on the school’s behalf for a one-year period.
  • View details on the RFA
  • Application deadline: Friday, January 10, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.

***All applications must be accessed and submitted through the Health Sciences Grants Portal.***