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Jackson County Community Foundation accepting 2026 grant applications
Funding available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Jackson County JACKSON, Ohio – The Jackson County Community Foundation (JCCF), with support from its donors and 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 […]
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FAO honors Tom Evans as newest Child of Appalachia honoree
Jackson County native becomes 23rd individual to receive award NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has presented its latest Child of Appalachia award to Thomas B. Evans, an experienced investment professional who has been shaping the future of higher education for decades. A Jackson County, Ohio, native, Evans co-founded American College of […]
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Grant funding available to strengthen K-12 civics education in Appalachian Ohio
Public schools, educators, students and service providers invited to apply by March 31 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in partnership with the Longaberger Family Foundation, is opening its fifth round of funding to support K-12 civics education programming in public schools across the region. Public schools, educators, students, and public and […]
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Dale Hileman and Donald R. Myers legacy funds accepting 2026 grant applications
Funding available for projects, activities in Appalachian Ohio NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in collaboration with its 15 affiliate foundation partners, is accepting applications for 2026 grants available through the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund and the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio. Funding is available for […]
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Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund announces fall 2025 scholarship recipients
Spring scholarship applications open Feb. 1 JACKSON, Ohio – Two students have been awarded fall 2025 scholarships from the Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). The Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund, founded in 2007 under Bellisio Foods, has continued to be fostered by CPF/NA since acquiring the company in 2016, reinforcing […]
