Apply for a 2025 grant or scholarship
The Edge of Appalachia – Adams County Fund is accepting 2025 grant and scholarship applications Tuesday, Oct. 28, through Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Grant funding
Public and nonprofit organizations located in or serving Adams County, as well as groups working in fiscal sponsorships with a nonprofit or public organization, are eligible to apply for grants. Eligible projects should focus on one or more of the following:
- People and nature, supporting programs primarily focused on protecting the environment, generating renewable energy and providing educational programs that emphasize hands-on learning and reflection
- Reducing disparities, supporting programs that improve food security, educational achievement or medical care for groups disproportionately impacted because of their race, income level, gender, religion, sexual orientation, mental health, veteran status or physical and developmental disability
A total of $100,000 is available in funding for the 2025 grant cycle. Grant awards will be made up to $25,000.
Scholarship funding
Adams County residents are eligible to apply for the Edge of Appalachia – Adams County Fund Scholarship. Scholarship funding is available for graduating high school seniors and students already enrolled in accredited undergraduate, trade, vocational or technical training programs; residents enrolled in graduate programs are not eligible to apply.
Eligible scholarship applicants must be pursuing degrees in one of the following:
- Ecology, forestry, wildlife ecology or related natural resource fields
- Trade, vocational or technical training programs in fields that contribute to energy efficiency, agriculture, land stewardship, rural and public health, or environmental studies
- Programs that foster cultural understanding and community engagement, including, but not limited to, Appalachian studies or women’s studies
Up to $25,000 may be awarded in scholarships.
How to apply
FAO has transitioned to a new online system for funding applications. Before applying for funding, all applicants must register and create an account in the new system. (Note: If you have previously registered with the system/applied for funding since fall 2024, you can use the account you previously created.) Once registered, click on either the “Grant Application” or “Scholarship Application” tab and then select “Available Grants” or “Available Scholarships,” where you can access the specific application form.
For questions, please contact FAO at info@ffao.org or 740.753.1111 or view the Frequently Asked Questions page below.