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$12,000 awarded to support six projects and programs HILLSBORO, Ohio – The Highland County Community Fund (HCCF), with the support of its donors and in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), has awarded $12,000 during its 2025 grant cycle to advance six projects and programs benefiting the county’s residents and communities. “These grants […]

Awards program celebrates those who go above and beyond in service to others NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Four Appalachian Ohioans have been selected as this year’s Jenco Award recipients, honoring their selfless commitment to serving others and their communities. Presented by the Jenco Foundation in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), the Jenco Awards […]

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 […]

More than $700,000 in scholarships awarded to students across the region HILLSBORO, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and the Highland County Community Fund have awarded more than $700,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across the 32-county region, including two students from Highland County. Stevie Ford of Greenfield received the AK Steel […]

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 […]

Funding available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Highland County HILLSBORO, Ohio – The Highland County Community Fund (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 Highland County. The 2025 application period […]