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Regional awards program recognizes unsung heroes for service to others NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Six Appalachian Ohioans have been named 2024 Jenco Award recipients. The Jenco Awards, a partnership between the Jenco Foundation Fund and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), recognize and celebrate Appalachian Ohio residents who go and above beyond in service to others […]
NELSONVILLE, Ohio – AT&T and Human I-T provided the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) 150 refurbished Chromebook computers and 150 new backpacks, which were distributed Friday at the Athens County Community Cares Resource Center in Nelsonville. Funded by AT&T contributions, the computers and backpacks were given to Athens County students and families who were pre-selected […]
Nearly $659,000 in donor-established scholarships awarded to students across the region NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded nearly $659,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio. FAO collaborates with donors, an advisory committee of volunteers and its 15 affiliate foundation partners to award scholarships to students across the […]
Up to $75,000 available for projects developed, implemented by youth under age 18 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and its 15 affiliate foundation partners announce the opening of grant applications for projects developed and implemented by youth under age 18. Up to $75,000 in grant funding is available to support youth […]
Funding will provide immediate and long-term investment in the Nelsonville area NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Nelsonville Community Foundation announces a history-making gift from the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation that will provide immediate and long-term investment in the city of Nelsonville and the surrounding communities of Buchtel, Carbon Hill and Murray City. “On behalf of every one […]
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, […]
Applications open for research, community and innovation grants as well as fellowships NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), through its Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity, announces new funding opportunities to advance conservation, environmental stewardship and the greater well-being of Appalachian Ohio. Thanks to a transformative $5 million investment from the Muskingum Watershed […]
JACKSON, Ohio – Jackson residents Sydney Hughes and Madelyn Parker have been awarded spring 2024 scholarships from the Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. Established in 2007 in honor of Bellisio Foods founder Jeno Paulucci, the fund awards scholarships to children and grandchildren of Bellisio Foods employees pursuing postsecondary education. Recipients […]
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio – The Foundation of Appalachian Ohio and the Guernsey County Foundation announce the 2024 Myron Fishel Scholarship recipients. Dr. Waite Phillip Fishel, a former chemistry professor at Vanderbilt University, created the Myron Fishel Scholarship Fund in 1974 to honor the memory of his only son, Myron, who was killed in action during World […]
More than $50,000 invested in local students and community projects CORNING, Ohio – The Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund (SPCAEF) has awarded more than $50,000 in 2024 community grants and scholarships. “The opportunities we are creating today will be felt for years to come as we invest in our neighbors, our community and the […]
