• Community Funds Choose Grant Recipients

    More Than $200,000 Given to Appalachian Ohio Projects Nelsonville, OH – Twelve community funds of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) recently awarded grants to area projects for a combined impact of more than $200,000. Community fund committees in the counties of Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Monroe and Morgan designated dollars for […]

  • Grants Available to Address Appalachian Ohio School-Based Healthcare

    Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, UnitedHealthcare grant closes December 10 Nelsonville, OH – A grant opportunity focusing on school-based healthcare in Appalachian Ohio remains available from the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) I’m a Child of Appalachia® Fund and supported through UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan of Ohio. The deadline to apply is December 10. Children in […]

  • Foundation for Appalachian Ohio honored by Ohio Optometric Association

    FAO Recognized as Appalachian Ohio Children’s Visual Health Advocate Nelsonville, OH – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) recently accepted an award for its advocacy and dedication to the visual health of children in Appalachian Ohio. In early 2021, with the goal of increasing vision services to students in Appalachian Ohio, FAO launched a mobile […]

  • Marc Reitter Joins Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Board

    President and COO of AEP Ohio fills seat Nelsonville, OH – Marc Reitter, recently named President and Chief Operating Officer of AEP Ohio, has joined the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) Board of Trustees. Reitter, who has been with AEP since 2002, most recently served as Vice President for Regulatory and Finance. He was promoted […]

  • Ohio Code Scholar Program Receives $30,000 from the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio

    Funding Supports Computer Programming and Coding Studies Nelsonville, OH – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio I’m a Child of Appalachia® Fund has awarded $30,000 to a pilot program that will provide computer programming and coding skills to students. By providing this training, the Ohio Code Scholar Program aims to prepare Appalachian Ohio middle and high […]

  • Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund Announces Fall Scholarship Application

    Deadline to Apply Is November 1, 2021 Jackson, OH –  The fall Bellisio Foods Scholarship application is now available for applicants. Established in honor of Bellisio Foods founder, Jeno Paulucci, the Bellisio Foods Scholarship, funded by the Bellisio Foods Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), supports post-secondary scholarships for children and grandchildren of Bellisio […]

  • Mini-Grants Available to Educators for STEM Activities

    Apply for FAO’s Southwestern Energy Grants by October 27 Nelsonville, OH – Southwestern Energy (SWN) and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) are partnering to support STEM education activities in classrooms by offering mini-grants in Guernsey, Monroe, and Noble counties. Public school educators are invited to apply for a grant beginning September 22 until October 27 […]

  • Hart Legacy Fund offering grants in Vinton County

    Projects in Healthcare, Domestic Violence, and Higher Education are Encouraged Nelsonville, OH – The Michele L. Hart Legacy Fund is accepting grant applications for projects in Vinton County beginning September 20, 2021. Nonprofit and public organizations serving Vinton County are invited to apply with a special emphasis on projects and programs directly supporting individuals in […]

  • Grants Available to Strengthen Civics Education in Appalachian Ohio

    Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and Longaberger Family Foundation Offer Grants through October 29 Nelsonville, OH – Educating and equipping citizens is essential for building and sustaining strong communities within a strong democracy. That’s why the Longaberger Family Foundation and the I’m a Child of Appalachia Fund® at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio are pleased to once again offer grants […]

  • Grant Funding Available in 11 Counties and for African American Projects in 32 Counties

    Applications due Oct. 12 Nelsonville, OH – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) I’m a Child of Appalachia® Fund is partnering with local community funds to offer numerous grant opportunities this fall. Beginning Sept. 7, grants are available in Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Monroe, and Morgan counties, as well the City of Nelsonville […]