• 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

  • Dale Hileman Legacy Fund awards grants to organizations in two eastern Ohio counties

    Funding will support projects promoting economic development and growth NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Dale Hileman Legacy Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded its 2023 grants to organizations in Jefferson and Muskingum counties for projects that promote economic development and growth – causes that were close to Hileman’s heart. “Dale’s legacy of […]

  • 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 […]

  • Grant applications for Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund open Feb. 14

    Appalachian Ohio nonprofit, public organizations invited to apply through March 21 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is accepting grant applications Feb. 14 through March 21 for the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio. The Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund was created to support Appalachian Ohio’s nonprofit […]

  • Applications for FAO’s donor-established scholarships open Feb. 15

    Deadline to apply is March 15 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) announces the upcoming opening of its annual application period for scholarship funds. Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, Feb. 15, through Wednesday, March 15. FAO offers a wide variety of scholarships for students throughout the 32-county Appalachian Ohio region interested […]

  • FAO foundation affiliates award 136 grants benefiting Appalachian Ohio

    More than $314,000 in funding to support nonprofit and public projects, programs NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The 15 foundation affiliates of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) have awarded more than $314,000 in grants to advance projects and programs benefiting individuals and communities throughout the 32-county region. “The awarding of annual community fund grants is a […]

  • 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 […]