Antero Foundation – Community Grants (February 2027 Deadline)

Grants Supporting Education, Environmental Conservation, Community Development, Health, and Arts in West Virginia and Colorado

The Antero Foundation provides charitable grants to nonprofit organizations and eligible governmental entities working to strengthen communities where Antero Resources and Antero Midstream operate. Funding supports education, environmental conservation, community development, health and human services, and arts and culture.

The Foundation offers two application pathways based on the funding amount requested. Requests exceeding $15,000 are reviewed quarterly, with the next application deadline of February 1, 2027. Smaller requests of $15,000 or less are accepted throughout the year.

Organization: The Antero Foundation
Support Type: Corporate foundation grants
Geographic Focus: Antero operating communities in West Virginia and Colorado
Funding Amount: Requests of $15,000 or less and requests exceeding $15,000 are considered
Next Quarterly Deadline: February 1, 2027, for requests exceeding $15,000
Smaller Grant Requests: Rolling, at least six weeks before funding is needed
Expected Approval: March 2027 for the February quarterly cycle

About the Funder

Established in 2020, the Antero Foundation is a joint philanthropic initiative of Antero Resources and Antero Midstream.

Antero Resources is an energy company focused on natural gas and natural gas liquids production, with significant operations in the Appalachian region. Through its Foundation, the company invests in charitable organizations and encourages employee volunteerism in the communities where its employees live and work.

The Foundation’s mission is to help build thriving, healthy, and sustainable communities through meaningful charitable partnerships.

In 2025, Antero reported approximately $2.25 million in combined corporate and foundation charitable giving. Over the preceding five years, combined giving totaled approximately $7.7 million.

What This Program Supports

The Antero Foundation focuses on five charitable giving priorities.

Education

The Foundation supports programs that expand access to high-quality educational opportunities for children from early childhood through high school.

Potential initiatives include:

• Early childhood education
• K–12 educational enrichment
• Programs improving student learning opportunities
• Youth academic support
• Educational programs serving underserved communities
• Initiatives helping children reach their full potential

The Foundation does not directly fund individual scholarships.

Environmental Causes

The Foundation supports conservation and restoration efforts benefiting ecosystems in communities where Antero operates.

Potential projects include:

• Habitat conservation
• Ecosystem restoration
• Natural resource protection
• Environmental stewardship
• Community conservation initiatives
• Programs promoting environmental sustainability

The Foundation does not support environmental programs or organizations engaged in lobbying or political activities through its grants.

Community Development

Funding supports programs that strengthen local communities, encourage civic participation, and expand economic opportunities.

Priority activities include:

• Economic development
• Workforce development
• Local business development
• Neighborhood revitalization
• Civic engagement
• Youth involvement
• Initiatives strengthening community sustainability

The Foundation emphasizes programs that create lasting value for local residents and communities.

Health & Human Services

The Foundation supports programs addressing health, well-being, and essential human needs.

Priority activities include:

• Disease prevention
• Substance abuse prevention and recovery services
• Mental health programs
• Food security and hunger relief
• Shelter and housing-related assistance
• Community safety
• Programs addressing basic human needs

Funding is directed to eligible organizations and programs rather than direct financial gifts to individuals.

Arts & Culture

The Foundation supports initiatives that expand community access to arts and cultural experiences.

Priority activities include:

• Children’s arts programs
• Community arts facilities
• Restoration and enhancement of cultural facilities
• Local performing arts groups
• Community-based cultural programming
• Initiatives broadening access to arts experiences

The Foundation does not directly fund individual scholarships.

Eligible Support Types

Community Grants of $15,000 or Less

Smaller grant requests are accepted throughout the year.

Applications must be submitted at least six weeks before the requested funding is needed.

Community Grants Exceeding $15,000

Larger funding requests are reviewed quarterly and require additional oversight.

The February 1 deadline applies specifically to this funding category.

Multi-Year Support

The Foundation may support organizations over multiple years, but grants are typically not awarded for more than three consecutive years.

Applicants seeking continued funding should be prepared to demonstrate ongoing community benefit and alignment with the Foundation’s priorities.

Eligibility & Geographic Focus

Eligible applicants include:

• Organizations recognized as tax-exempt public charities under IRS Section 501(c)(3)
• State or local governmental organizations formed exclusively for charitable purposes

Applicants must demonstrate that their mission and proposed activities align with the Foundation’s charitable giving priorities.

Geographic Eligibility

Funding is focused on communities where Antero operates and where its employees work and live.

West Virginia

Projects benefiting communities connected to Antero’s operations and workforce, particularly in areas of the state where the company maintains an operational presence.

Colorado

Projects benefiting eligible Antero operating and employee communities in Colorado.

The Foundation identifies West Virginia and Colorado as its current geographic focus.

However, this is not an unrestricted statewide funding opportunity in either state. Applicants should demonstrate a direct connection between their proposed project and Antero’s operating communities.

Organizations uncertain about eligibility should contact the Foundation before applying.

Ineligible Requests

The Antero Foundation does not support:

• Grants directly to individuals
• Other private foundations
• Golf tournaments
• Beauty pageants
• Programs located outside Antero’s operational area
• Organizations without qualifying nonprofit status, except eligible state or local governmental organizations
• Foreign organizations
• Political organizations
• Lobbying organizations or activities
• Labor organizations
• Most religious organizations
• Organizations that discriminate against protected classes
• Individual scholarships

Applicants should review the Foundation’s eligibility requirements carefully before submitting a request.

Funding Amounts

The Foundation considers grant requests both above and below $15,000.

Requests of $15,000 or Less

Accepted on a rolling basis, with applications due at least six weeks before funding is needed.

Requests Exceeding $15,000

Considered through quarterly review cycles and subject to additional oversight and reporting requirements.

The Foundation does not publish a fixed maximum award amount or typical individual grant size.

Applicants should prepare a funding request that reflects the proposed project’s needs, expected outcomes, and potential community impact.

Timeline & Review

The Foundation uses different review schedules depending on the requested amount.

Requests Exceeding $15,000

📅 Next Application Deadline: February 1, 2027
📅 Expected Funding Approval: March 2027
📅 Review Frequency: Quarterly

Requests of $15,000 or Less

📅 Application Deadline: Rolling
📅 Required Lead Time: At least six weeks before funding is needed

Organizations requesting smaller grants do not need to wait for a quarterly deadline.

Application / Request Process

All applications must be submitted through the Antero Foundation’s online grant application system.

Step 1: Confirm Eligibility

Applicants should verify that:

• Their organization meets the Foundation’s nonprofit or governmental eligibility requirements
• The proposed project benefits an eligible Antero operating community
• The project aligns with one or more charitable giving priorities
• The requested amount is appropriate for the intended funding cycle

Step 2: Prepare the Funding Request

Applicants should be prepared to describe:

• Organizational mission and charitable status
• Proposed program or project
• Communities and populations served
• Requested funding amount
• Project goals and anticipated outcomes
• Alignment with the Foundation’s funding priorities
• Project timeline and funding needs

Applicants should follow the online portal’s instructions for required documentation.

Step 3: Submit the Online Application

For requests exceeding $15,000, applications must be submitted by February 1, 2027, for the next quarterly review.

For requests of $15,000 or less, applications should be submitted at least six weeks before funds are needed.

Step 4: Grant Agreement & Reporting

All approved grant recipients must sign a grant agreement specifying the terms, purpose, and permitted use of funding.

Recipients receiving grants exceeding $15,000 must also:

• Submit progress reports every six months
• Provide a final report documenting expenditures and project objectives
• Cooperate with follow-up visits or expenditure audits when requested

The Foundation may withhold or recover funds if expenditures are inconsistent with the approved grant agreement.

Contact Information

The Antero Foundation
Attn: Stephanie Goff
535 White Oaks Boulevard
Bridgeport, WV 26330

Email: foundationinfo@anteroresources.com
Fax: 304-842-4102

Apply / Learn More: https://www.anteroresources.com/the-antero-foundation

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is particularly well suited for organizations that:

• Serve communities connected to Antero operations in West Virginia or Colorado
• Provide education and youth development programs
• Support environmental conservation or restoration
• Address food insecurity, mental health, substance abuse, or other essential human needs
• Promote local economic and workforce development
• Strengthen neighborhoods and civic engagement
• Expand access to arts and cultural programs
• Have defined projects with measurable community benefits
• Seek larger grants exceeding $15,000 and can meet additional reporting requirements

The Antero Foundation offers a flexible charitable giving opportunity for organizations working to improve quality of life in its operating communities.

The February 1 deadline is especially relevant for nonprofits seeking more than $15,000, while the rolling application option allows smaller projects to request support throughout the year.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Quarterly for requests exceeding $15,000; rolling for requests of $15,000 or less
Next Quarterly Deadline: February 1, 2027
Recommended Lead Time: At least six weeks for smaller requests
Geographic Priority: Antero operating and employee communities in West Virginia and Colorado
Best Suited For: Community-based nonprofits and eligible governmental organizations with projects aligned with Antero’s five giving priorities
Special Requirement: Grants exceeding $15,000 require semiannual progress reports and a final report