Funding available for Guernsey, Harrison, Lawrence, Monroe, Noble and Vinton counties as well as the Nelsonville area
NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and seven of its affiliate foundation partners announce the opening of 2026 grant applications.
Funding is available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Guernsey, Harrison, Lawrence, Monroe, Noble and Vinton counties as well as Nelsonville and the surrounding communities of Buchtel, Carbon Hill and Murray City.
With the support of donors, grants will be awarded to projects and programs advancing opportunities across five areas essential to flourishing communities: 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 communities.
Additional information and the applications are available at www.AppalachianOhio.org/grant-opportunities. Applications must be submitted online by Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Grant applications for FAO’s affiliate foundation partners in Gallia, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Morgan and Perry counties, as well as the regionwide African American Community Fund, opened earlier this year. In 2025, FAO’s 15 affiliate foundation partners awarded more than $627,000 in grants to support projects and programs benefiting the region’s residents and communities.