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Funds will support community foundations in Guernsey & Noble counties and create a new health & wellness fund for southeast Ohio NELSONVILLE, Ohio – OhioHealth, a family of faith-based, not-for-profit hospitals and healthcare centers, has committed $7.25 million across three funds at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) to support initiatives that will improve quality […]
2023 Jenco Award nominations being accepted through June 27 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Six Appalachian Ohio residents were honored for their service to others during a May 16 ceremony at the Zenner House in Athens, hosted by the Jenco Foundation and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. The Jenco Awards were established to recognize individuals who have […]
Funding will support projects and programs in Athens, Jefferson and Lawrence counties NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) announces the awarding of four grants from the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio, advancing quality of life in the region. “This funding will not only support individuals and […]
Funding will support projects promoting economic development and growth NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Dale Hileman Legacy Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded its 2023 grants to organizations in Jefferson and Muskingum counties for projects that promote economic development and growth – causes that were close to Hileman’s heart. “Dale’s legacy of […]
CORNING, Ohio – “Thanks for giving us 32 years of your life.” That’s what one student wrote in a book presented to Janice “Jan” Norris when she retired from Southern Local Schools in 2000. Richard Norris keeps that tribute to his wife close by – and is writing the next chapter in Jan’s story of […]
FAO match results in $10,000 investment to benefit county’s residents and communities McCONNELSVILLE, Ohio – Citizens National Bank of McConnelsville has committed a total of $5,000 over the next five years to the Morgan Community Fund, establishing a fund that will support grants awarded annually to projects and programs that benefit Morgan County. Through its […]
POMEROY, Ohio – The Joe Burrow Hunger Relief Fund has awarded its inaugural grant to the Meigs County Schools Food Pantry, expanding the endowed fund’s impact beyond Athens County. The $10,000 grant will help expand the reach and results of the food pantry, which was established in 2021 by the Meigs County Foundation (MCF) in […]
Coshocton County applications due by May 2 COSHOCTON, Ohio – The Coshocton County Connectivity Fund, part of the Ohio Connectivity Family of Funds at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), will accept grant applications from nonprofit and public organizations for projects that use internet connectivity to improve quality of life in Coshocton County. In 2022, […]
Perry County applications due by May 2 NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio – The Perry County Connectivity Fund, part of the Ohio Connectivity Family of Funds at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), will accept grant applications from nonprofit and public organizations for projects that use internet connectivity to improve quality of life in Perry County. In […]
Applications for 2023 SPCAEF funding due April 15 CORNING, Ohio – The Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund (SPCAEF) will be accepting applications for its 2023 grants March 15 through April 15. Southern Perry County organizations and schools are invited to apply for grants to fund programs in the community that promote academic excellence and […]
