Funding available for Guernsey, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan, Noble, Perry and Vinton counties as well as the Nelsonville area
NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Eight affiliate foundation partners of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) are accepting grant applications for projects that benefit their communities.
Funding is available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Guernsey, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan, Noble, Perry and Vinton counties as well as Nelsonville and the surrounding communities of Buchtel, Carbon Hill and Murray City.
Grants will be awarded to projects and programs advancing opportunities across five funding areas, known as FAO’s Pillars of Prosperity: 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 Appalachian Ohio.
Grant applications open on July 29 and are due by Sept. 9. Additional information and the applications are available at www.AppalachianOhio.org/grant-opportunities.
In 2024, FAO’s 15 affiliate foundation partners awarded more than $436,000 in grants to support projects and programs benefiting the region’s residents and communities.