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Public schools, educators, students and service providers invited to apply by March 14 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in partnership with the Longaberger Family Foundation, is accepting grant applications to support K-12 civics education programming throughout the region. Public schools, educators, students, and public and nonprofit organizations serving K-12 students across […]

Funding available for students across the 32-county region NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is accepting 2025 scholarship applications for more than 50 scholarship funds supporting the educational and career goals of students in the 32-county region. Scholarship applications are available Monday, Jan. 13, through Friday, Feb. 14. Five new scholarship funds […]

More than $24,000 awarded to support projects, programs benefiting Gallia County GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – The Gallia Community Foundation (GCF), in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), has awarded 10 grants, totaling $24,191, to support projects and programs benefiting the county’s residents and communities. “We are thrilled to provide funding to those who give […]

Nearly $659,000 in donor-established scholarships awarded to students across the region NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded nearly $659,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio. FAO collaborates with donors, an advisory committee of volunteers and its 15 affiliate foundation partners to award scholarships to students across the […]

Up to $75,000 available for projects developed, implemented by youth under age 18 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and its 15 affiliate foundation partners announce the opening of grant applications for projects developed and implemented by youth under age 18. Up to $75,000 in grant funding is available to support youth leadership […]