• 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 […]

  • Grant funding available for projects promoting economic growth in 16 eastern Ohio counties

    Applications for the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund are due March 21 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Grant funding is available for projects and activities that promote economic growth in 16 eastern Ohio counties. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is accepting grant applications Feb. 14 through March 21 for the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund, created in partnership […]

  • 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 […]

  • Mini-Grants Awarded to Educators for STEM Activities

    FAO and SWN Award More Than $7,000 in Grants Nelsonville, OH – Southwestern Energy (SWN) and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) partnered to support STEM education activities in the classroom by offering mini-grants in Guernsey, Monroe, and Noble counties. Public school educators were invited to apply for a grant to implement enhanced STEM-based (Science, Technology, […]

  • New Scholarship Supports Guernsey County Students

    Chippi Scholarship Fund Open to Education Majors Cambridge, OH – Graduating Guernsey County high school students have an opportunity to obtain a scholarship to pursue post-secondary studies in education. The late Charles “Chuck” Chippi established the Charles E. Chippi Scholarship Fund through a designation in his will. A retired school administrator, Chippi served 42 years […]

  • Long Scholarship Supports Guernsey County Students

    Application deadline is March 15, 2022 Cambridge, OH – Graduating Guernsey County students from Buckeye Trail High School and residing in Quaker City have an opportunity to obtain a scholarship in pursuit of higher education. The Michael C. Long Legacy Scholarship Fund was established by his wife, Joanelle, and family in his memory. Mike grew up […]

  • New Thomas Scholarship for Buckeye Trail High School Students in Guernsey County

    Deadline to Apply is March 15, 2022 Cambridge, OH – Graduating Buckeye Trail high school students have an opportunity to obtain a scholarship to pursue post-secondary studies in education. The James and Martha Thomas Scholarship Fundwas established to honor the lives and legacy of James and Martha Thomas. James was a former educator who began […]

  • Dale Hileman Legacy Fund Grant Applications Now Open

    Organizations in 16 Eastern Ohio Counties Can Apply Until March 21 Nelsonville, OH – Grant applications now are available for projects promoting economic growth in 16 eastern Ohio counties. Applications are available through the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and may be found online at www.AppalachianOhio.org/Hileman. The Dale Hileman Legacy […]

  • 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 […]