Resilience Fund
The Resilience Fund is designed to assist businesses in the Appalachian Ohio counties or the Mid-Ohio Valley counties of West Virginia that are facing serious economic challenges. Limited funding remains for applicants that are sustainable nonprofit social enterprises in the following OH and WV counties: (OH) Athens, Vinton, Meigs, Gallia, Jackson, Morgan, Washington; (WV) Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wayne, Wirt, Wood.
Who can apply?
Limited funding remains in the Resilience Fund for applicants that are sustainable non-profit social enterprises in the following OH and WV counties: (OH) Athens, Vinton, Meigs, Gallia, Jackson, Morgan, Washington; (WV) Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wayne, Wirt, Wood.
​The role of these funds is to fill a gap in resources for small businesses due to economic challenges. Nonprofit social enterprises are eligible to apply. If you have questions about eligibility or are not eligible but still need support, please feel free to reach out and our team will do our best to direct you to aid.
How can funds be used?
Grants will be made to businesses whose stability has been disrupted by the current economic challenges. These funds can be used for business inventory, rent, and utilities, securing the employment of staff, or other costs that are preventing the sustainability of your operation. Clearly specify your needs on the application since applying to the fund does not guarantee an award. Applications will be assessed by need, the stability of your enterprise before the crisis, and your ability to sustain your business with the award. Each application will be reviewed by a committee of stakeholders.
In addition to offering grants, funders participating in the Resilience Fund are available to provide support before grant applications are filed and following awards. Potential applicants and grant winners can receive referrals to business support offices that provide training and guidance with planning, financing, marketing, and other business activities from the funders’ professional staff at no charge.
Contact Us
If you have a question about the Resilience Fund or a question about applying, please see our FAQ page or reach out to us at:
The following organizations are working in partnership to provide rapid-response grants through the Resilience Fund:
