• FAO affiliate foundations open 2023 grant applications

    Deadline to apply for funding is Sept. 12 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s 14 geographic affiliates and the region-wide African American Community Fund, in partnership with FAO’s I’m a Child of Appalachia® Fund, announce the Aug. 1 opening of 2023 grant applications. Funding is available for nonprofits, schools, and public organizations serving […]

  • Grant funding available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Gallia County

    Gallia Community Foundation accepting applications through Sept. 12

  • In Appalachian Ohio, county fairs are bringing more communities together to feed those in need

    ‘One pig at a time’ approach brings pork to pantries NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Livestock sales are a pinnacle moment at county fairs, bringing community together to support and celebrate local 4-H youth. In Appalachian Ohio, this summer ritual is increasingly bringing community together to also support neighbors in need. This summer, four geographic affiliates of […]

  • Gallia Community Foundation to launch Fill the Freezer campaign to fight hunger in Gallia County

    ‘One Pig at a Time’ method to bring pork to pantries GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – The Gallia Community Foundation (GCF) will debut its Fill the Freezer campaign at the 2023 Gallia County Fair, bringing local residents and businesses together to help community members facing food insecurity. The Fill the Freezer campaign invites buyers at the Gallia […]

  • Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund awards four grants

    Funding will support projects and programs in Athens, Jefferson and Lawrence counties

  • Ohio Valley Bank commits $25,000 to Gallia Community Foundation

    FAO matching funds result in $50,000 that will be invested in Gallia County residents, communities GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – Ohio Valley Bank has committed $25,000 to the Gallia Community Foundation, bringing two community-based and community-serving organizations together in support of Gallia County residents and communities. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), with support from the Governor […]

  • Gallia Community Foundation awards grants benefiting residents, communities

    Nearly $15,000 in funding to support nonprofit and public projects, programs GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – The Gallia Community Foundation (GCF) has awarded five grants, totaling nearly $15,000, to advance projects and programs serving individuals throughout Gallia County. “This funding will not only create opportunities and enhance our communities today, but its impact will be felt for […]

  • Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund Grant Applications Now Available

    Organizations in Appalachian Ohio Counties Can Apply Until March 21 Nelsonville, OH – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is pleased to announce that grant applications for the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio are now available. The Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund supports projects and activities of nonprofit and […]