• 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 […]

  • Fill the Freezer campaign returns to the Harrison County Fair

    Harrison County Community Foundation event fights hunger – one pig at a time CADIZ, Ohio – The Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF) is bringing local residents, businesses and organizations together to help community members facing food insecurity. HCCF debuted its Fill the Freezer campaign at the 2024 Harrison County Fair, inviting buyers at the fair’s […]

  • Harrison County Community Foundation accepting 2025 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. The 2025 application period […]

  • Nominations open for 2025 Jenco Awards

    Individual achievement awards celebrate Appalachian Ohioans’ service to others NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Jenco Foundation Fund is accepting nominations for the 2025 Jenco Awards, recognizing Appalachian Ohioans who have made a difference in the lives of others through community service and visionary leadership. A partnership between the Jenco Foundation and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio […]

  • Harrison County Community Foundation to hold virtual grant information session

    All are invited to learn about applying for 2025 grant funding CADIZ, Ohio – The Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF) will be holding a virtual grant information session, hosted on Zoom, at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 23. “Since our founding, the Harrison County Community Foundation has awarded nearly $130,000 in grant funding to support individuals […]

  • Mapping generosity in action in 2024

    FAO’s 2024 annual report highlights collective impact of region’s donors and doers NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting investments made in the well-being of people and communities across our 32-county region – all thanks to collective giving. Every symbol on this map represents opportunities created, needs filled […]

  • 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 […]

  • Harrison County Community Foundation announces 2024 grant recipients

    More than $33,000 awarded to support projects, programs benefiting Harrison County CADIZ, Ohio – The Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF), in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), has awarded 15 grants, totaling $33,280, to support projects and programs benefiting the county’s residents and communities. “With this funding, we are investing in the people […]

  • Harrison County Community Foundation awards nearly $32,000 in grants

    Eleven grants to support nonprofit, public and youth-led projects and programs

  • Harrison County Community Foundation awards 10 grants benefiting residents, communities

    More than $24,000 in funding to support nonprofit and public projects, programs CADIZ, Ohio – The Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF) has awarded 10 grants, totaling more than $24,000, to advance projects and programs serving individuals throughout Harrison County. “Behind every success we’ve had and every opportunity we’ve been able to create for our communities […]