• 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 […]

  • FAO, MWCD expand partnership to advance environmental stewardship across region

    New investment brings FAO’s first Pillar of Prosperity fund to $10 million goal NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) have expanded a partnership designed to advance environmental health and well-being for people within their service areas for years to come. Earlier this year, MWCD’s Board […]

  • Up to $125,000 in funding available for conservation, environmental stewardship

    Applications open for fellowships and community, innovation and research grants NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Funding is now available through the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) for locally led conservation and environmental stewardship efforts that advance the greater well-being of the region. For the second consecutive year, funding through FAO’s Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity will support […]

  • Three organizations awarded 2025 Dale Hileman Legacy Fund grants

    Funding to support an emerging museum, local entrepreneurs and student internships NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Dale Hileman Legacy Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded three grants, totaling more than $2,500, to support projects advancing economic development and growth in eastern Ohio. “With this funding, we are supporting opportunities today that will […]

  • Grant applications open for Dale Hileman and Donald R. Myers legacy funds

    Funding available for projects, activities in Appalachian Ohio NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and its 15 affiliate foundation partners announce the Feb. 4 opening of grant applications for the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund and the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio. Funding is available for projects […]

  • Grant funding available to support K-12 civics education in Appalachian Ohio

    Public schools, educators, students and service providers invited to apply by March 14 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in partnership with the Longaberger Family Foundation, is accepting grant applications to support K-12 civics education programming throughout the region. Public schools, educators, students, and public and nonprofit organizations serving K-12 students across […]

  • FAO and its affiliate foundation partners announce funding for youth-led projects

    Up to $75,000 available for projects developed, implemented by youth under age 18 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and its 15 affiliate foundation partners announce the opening of grant applications for projects developed and implemented by youth under age 18. Up to $75,000 in grant funding is available to support youth leadership […]

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

    Deadline to apply for funding is Sept. 10

  • 2024 grant applications open for FAO affiliate foundations

    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