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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.


Citizens National Bank of McConnelsville commits $5,000 to Morgan Community Fund

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 […]

Meigs County Schools Food Pantry receives first Joe Burrow Hunger Relief Fund grant

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 […]

Grant funding available for projects that use internet connectivity to improve quality of life

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, […]

Grants available for Southern Perry County organizations and schools

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 […]

Scholarships available to Miller High School seniors and graduates

Deadline to apply for SPCAEF scholarships is April 15 CORNING, Ohio – The Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund (SPCAEF) announces the March 15 opening of its annual scholarship application period. Scholarships are available to graduating seniors and graduates of Miller High School who are pursuing a postsecondary education in various areas of study. Applications […]

Walmart commits $3,000 to Hocking County Community Fund

FAO match results in $6,000 to benefit county’s residents, communities LOGAN, Ohio – Walmart has committed $3,000 to the Hocking County Community Fund (HCCF) to be invested in efforts that support the residents and communities of Hocking County. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is matching Walmart’s gift dollar-for-dollar, resulting in $6,000 to benefit Hocking […]

Grants available in Vinton County through the Michele L. Hart Legacy Fund

Funding to support projects, programs in healthcare, domestic violence, and higher education NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Nonprofit and public organizations serving Vinton County are invited to apply for grants through the Michele L. Hart Legacy Fund. Rebecca “Becky” Hart established the Michele L. Hart Legacy Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) in memory of […]