Snowshoe Foundation Community Grants
Eligibility
Nonprofits and schools in Pocahontas County and surrounding WV mountain communities. The Snowshoe Foundation focuses on the communities near Snowshoe Mountain Resort in rural WV.
Program Goals
The Snowshoe Foundation supports community development, education, and outdoor programming in the mountain communities it serves. STEM, environmental science, and technology programs at local schools are eligible.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications open on an annual cycle. Check snowshoefoundation.org for the current RFP and application window. Applications are submitted directly through the foundation.
Cycle Notes
Annual cycle. Applications expected to open soon. Monitor snowshoefoundation.org for current dates.
Grant Award Amount
Up to $25,000. A significant award for a private foundation serving a small mountain community — highly competitive for local schools.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Which communities does the Snowshoe Foundation serve?
Pocahontas County and surrounding WV mountain communities near Snowshoe Mountain Resort.
Is my school in the service area?
Contact the Snowshoe Foundation directly or check snowshoefoundation.org to confirm your school's eligibility.
What is the maximum award?
Up to $25,000 per grant.
When do applications open?
Annual cycle — check snowshoefoundation.org for current dates.
What types of programs are funded?
Community development, education, outdoor, and environmental programs. STEM and technology projects at local schools are eligible.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — West Virginia standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
