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Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s Cause Connector Helps Donors Work Together to Make an Impact Nelsonville, OH – Earlier this year, the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) launched a new innovation in lifting up the good work of nonprofits across Appalachian Ohio’s communities. Cause Connector was designed by FAO to give donors an opportunity to connect […]
Gift Supports Deersville Community Theater on Cause Connector Nelsonville, OH – Encino Energy partnered with individual donors giving through the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s new Cause Connector platform to support the work of the Deersville Community Theater and its role of promoting and creating access to the arts. Cause Connector is a new online giving […]
2021 Jenco Award Nominations Due June 14 Nelsonville, OH – Do you know someone in your community who goes above and beyond to improve the lives of others? Is there a visionary leader in your community you want to recognize? To honor people of all ages who work passionately in the service of others in […]
Grant to the United Way of Guernsey, Monroe, and Noble Counties will Support Literacy in Monroe County Today and Tomorrow Woodsfield, OH – The importance of literacy among our youngest community members is essential to their – and our communities’ – long-term success. A recent grant from the Monroe County Community Foundation (MCCF) to the […]
Deadline to Apply is May 1 Corning, OH – The Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund (SPCAEF) is pleased to announce its annual scholarship and grant applications are now open. Additional information as well as this year’s applications can be found on the Fund’s webpage, www.AppalachianOhio.org/SouthernPerry. Applications must be postmarked and submitted by May 1, 2021. The […]
Over 150 Families will be Served through New Fund Pomeroy, OH – The COVID-19 pandemic reinforced how pervasive food insecurity is in our communities, including in Meigs County. One of the best ways to address this need is by meeting families where they spend the most time. Inspired by a school-based food distribution program in Athens […]
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is seeking a new member of our team – a Communications & Programs Assistant. This team member will play a critical role in grantmaking through the Foundation’s 530 funds and in telling the story of the opportunities being created in Appalachian Ohio’s communities. Read the full position description and […]
Meigs County Community Fund Raises $1 Million toSupport Meigs County Communities for Generations Pomeroy, OH – The Meigs County Community Fund (MCCF) at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed its Endow 200 campaign, raising $1 million to benefit Meigs County communities both today and for generations […]
Twelve Organizations Receive Funding ThroughEnvironmental Stewardship Grant Opportunity Nelsonville, OH – The Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded over $60,000 in grant awards to support public and nonprofit organizations in their work to connect Appalachian Ohioans to nature. “We were inspired by the ideas and passion that shined […]
Press Release Provided by the Ohio Treasurer’s Office COLUMBUS – Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague today announced two project proposals deemed “Pay for Success Appropriate and Ready” through the ResultsOHIO program. The projects received ResultsOHIO Feasibility Reports based on a screening process. “ResultsOHIO draws on bold new ideas in the private sector to help solve significant and persistent […]
