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Monroe County Community Foundation Partners with Appalachian Ohio Emergency Response Fund for Monroe Grant Awards Woodsfield, OH – The Monroe County Community Fund (MCCF), in partnership with the Appalachian Ohio Emergency Response Fund, announced over $3,500 in grant awards to support the arts, the ongoing response to COVID-19, and basic needs in Monroe County. “We […]
FAO’s I’m a Child of Appalachia FundContinues Broadband Support Nelsonville, OH – The I’m a Child of Appalachia® Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded $25,000 to support the Buckeye Hills Foundation (BHF) and its work to increase internet access throughout Appalachian Ohio’s 32 counties. “The I’m a Child of Appalachia Fund was […]
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville Partner to Support Organizations Serving Youth Nelsonville, OH – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in partnership with the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville (OHFN), is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity intended to address the social, economic, educational, and health challenges faced by young […]
Community Foundation for Perry County Participates in 2020 4H Animal Auction at the Perry County Fair Shawnee, OH – As Perry County food pantries continue working hard to meet increased need amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Foundation for Perry County (CFPC) partnered with the Perry County Hunger Relief Fund and Community Food Initiatives (CFI) to fight […]
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and AEP Ohio Award Over $40,000 to Support Community WIFI Nelsonville, OH – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and the AEP Ohio Foundation have awarded over $40,000 to support nonprofit and public organizations working to expand community WIFI access points in communities across Appalachian Ohio. By allowing an expansion of community WIFI […]
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and Longaberger Family Foundation Offer Grants Through September 29 Nelsonville, OH – Educating and equipping strong citizens is essential to strong communities and 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 offering grants to K-12 public […]
2020 Scholarship Recipients Announced Nelsonville, OH – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is proud to support the region’s students, from Clermont to Ashtabula counties, in pursuing post-secondary education. This year, more than $536,000 in scholarships have been awarded through over 550 awards so far to support more than 320 students in achieving their dreams. […]
Eight Grant Awards Support Local Projects in Perry County New Lexington, OH – The Community Foundation for Perry County (CFPC) has announced eight grant awards to local organizations. The more than $5,000 in grant awards represent an investment in the arts, the environment, and the ongoing response of nonprofits to the effects of COVID-19 in Perry County. […]
Nonprofits Identify Needs in Broadband Access and Serving Youth Appalachian Ohio – The reverberating effects of COVID-19 have been felt in every community across the country. In Appalachian Ohio, where nonprofit and other community organizations already worked pre-pandemic with the added challenge of far fewer available philanthropic dollars to invest in their missions, these nonprofits […]
Joe Burrow Hunger Relief Fund to Benefit Athens County Food Pantry Nelsonville, OH – This morning on Good Morning America, Joe Burrow shared the news that through the generosity of many people coming together the Joe Burrow Hunger Relief Fund has been created to support the Athens County Food Pantry and support hunger relief. Joe […]
