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Emphasis is on supporting individuals of all ages who are spearheading projects and programs that create opportunities, meet pressing needs and unleash the potential within Appalachian Ohio\u2019s African American communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Funding requests should be between $500 and $5,000, but larger requests may be considered based on potential impact. Additional information and the 2026 grant application are available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.AppalachianOhio.org\/AACF\/grant-opportunities\">www.AppalachianOhio.org\/AACF\/grant-opportunities<\/a>. Applications must be submitted online by Tuesday, March 24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gifts to AACF\u2019s endowment fund are invested, and the earnings generated from those investments fund the grants AACF awards each year. In 2025, AACF, one of FAO\u2019s 15 affiliate foundation partners, awarded more than $32,000 in grant funding to support projects and programs serving the region\u2019s African American communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about AACF and how to support its work, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.AppalachianOhio.org\/AACF\">www.AppalachianOhio.org\/AACF<\/a>, email <a href=\"mailto:AACF@ffao.org\">AACF@ffao.org<\/a> or call 740.753.1111.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Funding available for Black-led, Black-serving organizations in Appalachian Ohio NELSONVILLE, Ohio \u2013 The African American Community Fund (AACF), with the support of its donors and in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), is accepting grant applications from Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit and public organizations serving Appalachian Ohio\u2019s 32 counties. 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