• Meigs County students among 2026 Foundation for Appalachian Ohio scholarship recipients

    Over $870,000 in scholarships awarded to students across the region Foundation have awarded over $870,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across the 32-county region, including 21 students from Meigs County. The Gary G. Lee Memorial Scholarship, established to provide postsecondary support to graduating seniors and residents from Bedford Township, was awarded to the following […]

  • Meigs County Foundation announces 2026 grant recipients

    More than $92,000 awarded to advance 18 projects and programs POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Foundation (MCF), with the support of its donors and in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), has awarded $92,320 during its 2026 grant round to advance 18 projects and programs benefiting the county’s residents and communities. “We […]

  • Fill the Freezer to debut at the 2026 Meigs County Fair

    Campaign aims to fight hunger in Meigs County – one pig at a time POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Foundation (MCF) is teaming up with the Meigs County Fair Board to debut the Fill the Freezer campaign at the 2026 Meigs County Fair, bringing local residents, businesses and organizations together to help community members […]

  • Meigs County Foundation accepting 2026 grant applications

    Funding available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Meigs County POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Foundation (MCF), 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 Meigs […]

  • Meigs County Foundation announces 2025 grant recipients

    More than $91,000 awarded to support 23 projects and programs POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Foundation (MCF), with the support of its donors and in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), has awarded $91,140 during its 2025 grant cycle to advance 23 projects and programs benefiting the county’s residents and communities. “The […]

  • 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 […]

  • Foundation for Appalachian Ohio announces 2024 scholarship recipients

    Nearly $659,000 in donor-established scholarships awarded to students across the region NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded nearly $659,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio. FAO collaborates with donors, an advisory committee of volunteers and its 15 affiliate foundation partners to award scholarships to students across the […]

  • FAO and its affiliate foundation partners announce funding for youth-led projects

    Up to $75,000 available for projects developed, implemented by youth under age 18 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and its 15 affiliate foundation partners announce the opening of grant applications for projects developed and implemented by youth under age 18. Up to $75,000 in grant funding is available to support youth leadership […]

  • 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