Guernsey County Foundation accepting applications through Sept. 12
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio – The Guernsey County Foundation in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is accepting grant applications from nonprofits, schools and public organizations for projects and programs benefiting Guernsey County residents and communities.
The 2023 application period for grant funding opens Aug. 1 and closes Sept. 12.
The Guernsey County Foundation and FAO’s I’m a Child of Appalachia® Fund will award grants across five areas essential to creating and sustaining transformative change: arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services. Emphasis is on supporting individuals of all ages who are spearheading projects and programs that create opportunities, meet pressing needs and unleash the potential within Guernsey County. Applications that support youth-led projects are encouraged as well.
Additional information and the 2023 grant application are available at www.AppalachianOhio.org/Guernsey.
“The Guernsey County Foundation and FAO are an integral part of our community that provide an opportunity to make an impact and create a legacy of goodwill for future generations,” said Rory Stelzer, Guernsey County Foundation committee member. “The grant funding available continues to help nonprofits, schools, and public organizations serving Guernsey County to put their purpose into action and improve the lives of others.”
Earnings from charitable giving to the Guernsey County Foundation are reinvested in Guernsey County through annual grants that meet the county’s greatest needs and seize its most promising opportunities. In fall 2022, the Guernsey County Foundation and FAO awarded 16 grants, totaling more than $31,000, to organizations serving Guernsey County.
To learn more about the Guernsey County Foundation and how to support its work, visit www.AppalachianOhio.org/Guernsey, email Guernsey@ffao.org or call 740.753.1111.