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Meigs County Foundation accepting 2025 grant applications
Funding available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Meigs County POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Foundation (MCF), 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 County. The 2025 application period for […]
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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 […]
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Meigs County students among 2025 scholarship recipients
More than $700,000 in scholarships awarded to students across the region POMEROY, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and the Meigs County Foundation have awarded more than $700,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across the 32-county region, including nine Meigs County students. Mallory Adams of Racine received the inaugural Leifheit-Michael Family Scholarship, […]
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Up to $125,000 in funding available for conservation, environmental stewardship
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 […]
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Nearly $40,000 awarded to support K-12 civics education in Appalachian Ohio
Eleven grants to fund civics education learning experiences across the region NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in partnership with the Longaberger Family Foundation, has awarded 11 grants, totaling $39,435, to support K-12 civics education programming throughout the region. “Informed and engaged young people are vital to strong communities, and that starts […]
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Nominations open for 2025 Jenco Awards
Individual achievement awards celebrate Appalachian Ohioans’ service to others NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Jenco Foundation Fund is accepting nominations for the 2025 Jenco Awards, recognizing Appalachian Ohioans who have made a difference in the lives of others through community service and visionary leadership. A partnership between the Jenco Foundation and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio […]
