• Foundation for Appalachian Ohio to host an evening with New York Times columnist and best-selling author David Brooks

    NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is hosting an evening celebrating and inspiring community building with New York Times columnist and best-selling author David Brooks. All are invited to attend Brooks’ keynote presentation beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Logan High School Auditorium in Logan, Ohio. Brooks joined The […]

  • Grant funding available for STEM educational activities in Guernsey and Monroe counties

    Southwestern Energy and FAO invite K-12 public schools and educators to apply by Nov. 7 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Southwestern Energy and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) announce the opening of grant applications to support STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) educational activities in K-12 classrooms and schools in Guernsey and Monroe counties. Public school […]

  • FAO awards more than $593,000 in donor-established scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio

    Dozens of Guernsey County students receive scholarships CAMBRIDGE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded more than $593,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio, including many students from Guernsey County. The Agnew Foundation Scholarship provides support to Guernsey County students who attend an accredited two-year or four-year higher education […]

  • FAO affiliate foundations open 2023 grant applications

    Deadline to apply for funding is Sept. 12 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s 14 geographic affiliates and the region-wide African American Community Fund, in partnership with FAO’s I’m a Child of Appalachia® Fund, announce the Aug. 1 opening of 2023 grant applications. Funding is available for nonprofits, schools, and public organizations serving […]

  • Grant funding available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Guernsey County

    Guernsey County Foundation accepting applications through Sept. 12

  • OhioHealth commits $7.25M to benefit Appalachian Ohio

    Funds will support community foundations in Guernsey & Noble counties and create a new health & wellness fund for southeast Ohio NELSONVILLE, Ohio – OhioHealth, a family of faith-based, not-for-profit hospitals and healthcare centers, has committed $7.25 million across three funds at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) to support initiatives that will improve quality […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]