Grant Opportunities

Division of Student Affairs Grants

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.

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