Deadline to apply for funding is Sept. 10
NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s 14 geographic affiliates and the region-wide African American Community Fund announce the July 30 opening of 2024 grant applications.
Funding is available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry and Vinton counties, as well as Nelsonville and the surrounding communities of Buchtel, Carbon Hill and Murray City. The African American Community Fund is accepting grant applications from Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit and public organizations across Appalachian Ohio’s 32 counties.
Grants will be awarded to projects and programs advancing opportunities across five areas of need: arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services. Emphasis is on supporting individuals of all ages who are spearheading efforts that create opportunities, meet pressing needs and unleash the potential within local communities and the Appalachian Ohio region.
Applications are due by Sept. 10 and available at www.AppalachianOhio.org/grant-opportunities.
For additional information about the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, its affiliate foundations and how you can support transformative work happening across the region, visit www.AppalachianOhio.org, email info@ffao.org or call 740.753.1111.