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

    Over $870,000 in scholarships awarded to students across the region WOODSFIELD, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and the Monroe County Community Foundation have awarded over $870,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across the 32-county region, including eight students from Monroe County. The Jeff Cox and Jane Schumacher Cox Scholarship provides postsecondary […]

  • Monroe County Community Foundation and Expand Energy to debut Fill the Freezer at 2026 Monroe County Fair

    Campaign aims to fight hunger in Monroe County – one pound at a time WOODSFIELD, Ohio – The Monroe County Community Foundation (MCCF) is teaming up with Expand Energy to debut the Fill the Freezer campaign at the 2026 Monroe County Fair, bringing local residents, businesses and organizations together to help community members facing food […]

  • Monroe County Community Foundation accepting 2026 grant applications

    Funding available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Monroe County WOODSFIELD, Ohio – The Monroe County Community Foundation (MCCF), 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 Monroe County. MCCF will award grants that […]

  • Eleven grants awarded to fund STEM educational activities in eastern Ohio schools

    More than $11,000 to support student learning in Belmont, Guernsey and Monroe counties NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Expand Energy, in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), has awarded 11 grants to support STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) educational activities in K-12 classrooms and schools in Belmont, Guernsey and Monroe counties. The Expand Energy […]

  • Monroe County Community Foundation announces 2025 grant recipients

    Nearly $45,000 awarded to support 14 projects and programs WOODSFIELD, Ohio – The Monroe County Community Foundation (MCCF), with the support of its donors and in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), has awarded $44,515 in grant funding to advance 14 projects and programs benefiting the county’s residents and communities. “This funding will […]

  • 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

  • John and Lois Baker Education and Economic Development Fund accepting grant applications

    Funding available for projects advancing economic development, growth in Monroe County