• Harrison County student among 2026 Foundation for Appalachian Ohio scholarship recipients

    Over $870,000 in scholarships awarded to students across the region CADIZ, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and the Harrison County Community Foundation have awarded over $870,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across the 32-county region, including a student from Harrison County. Braden Moss of Scio received the MPLX Scholarship, supporting graduating […]

  • Harrison County Community Foundation accepting 2026 grant applications

    Funding available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Harrison County CADIZ, Ohio – The Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF), in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), is accepting grant applications from nonprofits, schools and public organizations for projects and programs benefiting the people and communities of Harrison County. HCCF will award grants that […]

  • Campaigns to fill freezers of local food pantries yield 33,000+ pounds of protein

    Communities in Gallia, Harrison, Hocking, Lawrence, Morgan, Perry and Vinton counties are fighting hunger – one pound at a time NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Food insecurity rates top 20 percent in some parts of Appalachian Ohio. But in seven of the region’s counties, communities stepped up this summer to provide more than 33,000 pounds of locally […]

  • Harrison County Community Foundation announces 2025 grant recipients

    Nearly $28,000 awarded to support 13 projects and programs CADIZ, Ohio – The Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF), with the support of its donors and in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), has awarded $27,630 during its 2025 grant cycle to advance 13 projects and programs benefiting the county’s residents and communities. “These […]

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

    Deadline to apply for funding is Sept. 10

  • Three organizations awarded Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund grants

    Funding to support efforts that are advancing quality of life in Appalachian Ohio

  • Dale Hileman Legacy Fund announces 2024 grant recipients

    Funding awarded to projects investing in eastern Ohio students, promoting economic development and growth

  • Foundation for Appalachian Ohio announces two funding opportunities

    Applications being accepted Feb. 6 through March 12 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Grant funding is available for projects and activities that are improving quality of life and advancing Appalachian Ohio communities. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) announces the Feb. 6 opening of grant applications for the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund and the Donald R. Myers […]

  • Grant applications for Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund open Feb. 6

    Funding available for nonprofit, public organizations in Appalachian Ohio’s 32 counties NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is accepting grant applications 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 and public organizations in projects […]

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

    Dale Hileman Legacy Fund grant applications due March 12 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. 6 through March 12 for the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund, created with support from the […]