• 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 Highland County

    Highland County Community Fund accepting applications through Sept. 12 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 Highland County residents and communities. The 2023 application period for grant funding opens […]

  • 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 […]

  • Applications for FAO’s donor-established scholarships open Feb. 15

    Deadline to apply is March 15 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) announces the upcoming opening of its annual application period for scholarship funds. Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, Feb. 15, through Wednesday, March 15. FAO offers a wide variety of scholarships for students throughout the 32-county Appalachian Ohio region interested […]

  • FAO foundation affiliates award 136 grants benefiting Appalachian Ohio

    More than $314,000 in funding to support nonprofit and public projects, programs NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The 15 foundation affiliates of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) have awarded more than $314,000 in grants to advance projects and programs benefiting individuals and communities throughout the 32-county region. “The awarding of annual community fund grants is a […]

  • Highland County Community Fund awards grants benefiting residents, communities

    $10,000 in funding to support nonprofit and public projects, programs HILLSBORO, Ohio – The Highland County Community Fund (HCCF) has awarded five grants, totaling $10,000, to advance projects and programs serving individuals throughout Highland County. “It brings us great joy to see the generosity of those who believe in and love this county transformed into […]

  • Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund Grant Applications Now Available

    Organizations in Appalachian Ohio Counties Can Apply Until March 21 Nelsonville, OH – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is pleased to announce that grant applications for the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio are now available. The Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund supports projects and activities of nonprofit and […]

  • Grants Awarded to Strengthen Civics Education in Appalachian Ohio

    FAO and Longaberger Family Foundation Award more than $40,000 in Grants Nelsonville, OH – Educating and equipping citizens is essential for building and sustaining strong communities within a strong democracy. That’s why the Longaberger Family Foundation and the I’m a Child of Appalachia®Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) awarded more than $40,000 in grants to K-12 […]