Experience Learning Archive

For expansion of a network of county school systems that will develop, grow, and strengthen outdoor learning opportunities for West Virginia students and teachers (over 18 months)

To advance community development through partnership-based strategies, including strategic support to increase federal funding to West Virginia, statewide VISTA services, and communications that highlight successful models of rural development

For the West Virginia Forest Farming Initiative to increase West Virginia entrepreneurs’ participation in the growing global market for Appalachian botanicals

To drive community and economic development through leadership development and innovative, professional community coaching in rural communities and neighborhoods across West Virginia

For Create Your State to provide support to 25 communities, cultivate a statewide network, and introduce the “Create Your State” Docuseries, an episodic, documentary program that showcases WV towns and highlights strategies for community transformation

To encourage consumer input on healthcare policy and facilitate access to care within underserved and low-income populations within West Virginia

To convene funders for learning, analysis, and collaboration, and support for affinity groups to accelerate an equitable Appalachian economic transition

To strengthen the West Virginia Nonprofit Association as a sector leader that brings value to its members and serves as the voice of West Virginia nonprofits

For young children and at-risk seniors to have access to fresh ingredient, locally made, nutrient dense meals from a novel food systems network of regional central kitchens (over two years)

For general operating support of the 2022-2023 season