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News & Happenings

Keep up to date on the Foundation's news, events, programs, and scholarship and grant information here, on our Facebook page, by downloading this year’s Growing Home Gazette, or through our e-newsletter. For more information on the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio download our Fact Sheet.


Grant and scholarship applications open for Edge of Appalachia – Adams County Fund

The deadline to apply for primary consideration is Dec. 12 WEST UNION, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), is accepting grant and scholarship applications for funding available through the Edge of Appalachia – Adams County Fund. TNC established the Edge of Appalachia – Adams County Fund at […]

Six Appalachian Ohioans named 2024 Jenco Award recipients

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 […]

AT&T, Human I-T provide 150 Chromebooks and backpacks to Foundation for Appalachian Ohio for Athens County students and families

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 […]

Foundation for Appalachian Ohio announces 2024 scholarship recipients

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 […]

FAO and its affiliate foundation partners announce funding for youth-led projects

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 […]

Osteopathic Heritage Foundation makes history with gift to Nelsonville Community Foundation

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 […]

2024 grant applications open for FAO affiliate foundations

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, […]

Funding available for projects advancing conservation, environmental stewardship

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 […]

Two Jackson County students awarded spring 2024 Bellisio Foods scholarships

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 […]

Fifteen Guernsey County students awarded 2024 Myron Fishel Scholarships

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 […]