• 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

  • Foundation for Appalachian Ohio announces two funding opportunities

    Applications being accepted Feb. 6 through March 12 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Grant funding is available for projects and activities that are improving quality of life and advancing Appalachian Ohio communities. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) announces the Feb. 6 opening of grant applications for the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund and the Donald R. Myers […]

  • Grant applications for Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund open Feb. 6

    Funding available for nonprofit, public organizations in Appalachian Ohio’s 32 counties NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is accepting grant applications 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 and public organizations in projects […]

  • Logan-Holl Foundation Fund accepting grant applications

    Funding to support projects benefiting Logan and Hocking County LOGAN, Ohio – The Logan-Holl Foundation Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is accepting grant applications for projects benefiting the people of Logan and Hocking County. “With this funding, we hope to not only help those who call this community home but also to […]

  • FAO affiliate foundations award more than $525,000 in funding across Appalachian Ohio

    More than 180 grants to support nonprofit, public and youth-led projects and programs NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s 15 affiliate foundations have awarded 186 grants, totaling $528,348, to support initiatives benefiting the region’s residents and communities, including 30 youth-led projects. “Our affiliate foundations and the visionaries and leaders behind them are a […]

  • Lawrence County Community Foundation awards $15,000 in grants

    IRONTON, Ohio – The Lawrence County Community Foundation (LCCF) has awarded seven grants, totaling $15,000, to support initiatives benefiting the county’s residents and communities, including a youth-led project. “This funding reflects love for and commitment to the people and communities of Lawrence County,” said Joe Freeman, LCCF committee member. “When we combine the generosity of […]

  • National Park Service awards $100,000 to Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church revitalization project

    Save America’s Treasures grant to help return Ohio’s first Black church to service BURLINGTON, Ohio – Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church has received a $100,000 Save America’s Treasures grant for a revitalization project that will return Ohio’s first Black church to service as a historic site and community center. The Save America’s Treasures grant program, through […]

  • Jeffris Family Foundation challenge grant to support final stage of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church restoration

    FAO’s African American Community Fund awards $25,000 in lead match for the project BURLINGTON, Ohio – The Jeffris Family Foundation has awarded a Capital Campaign Challenge Grant to support the restoration of the historic Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Appalachian Ohio’s Lawrence County. Established in 1849, Macedonia Missionary Baptist is Ohio’s first Black church and […]

  • Grant funding available for STEM educational activities in Guernsey and Monroe counties

    Southwestern Energy and FAO invite K-12 public schools and educators to apply by Nov. 7 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Southwestern Energy and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) announce the opening of grant applications to support STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) educational activities in K-12 classrooms and schools in Guernsey and Monroe counties. Public school […]