• Monroe County Community Foundation awards more than $26,000 in grants

    Twelve grants to support nonprofit, public and youth-led projects and programs WOODSFIELD, Ohio – The Monroe County Community Foundation (MCCF) has awarded 12 grants, totaling $26,240, to support initiatives benefiting the county’s residents and communities, including three youth-led projects. “It is an honor and a privilege to provide funding to the many in our communities […]

  • Foundation for Appalachian Ohio to host Giving Tuesday virtual celebration

    Event to include FAO’s annual update and presentation of 2023 awards NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) invites residents and friends of the 32-county region to its 2023 Giving Tuesday virtual celebration. The event, hosted on Zoom, will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, and rebroadcast at […]

  • 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 […]

  • FAO awards more than $593,000 in donor-established scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio

    Six Monroe County students receive scholarships WOODSFIELD, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded more than $593,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio, including six students from Monroe County. Four River High School graduates received the River High School Alumni and Friends Fund Scholarship. This fund supports the students […]

  • FAO affiliate foundations open 2023 grant applications

    Deadline to apply for funding is Sept. 12 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s 14 geographic affiliates and the region-wide African American Community Fund, in partnership with FAO’s I’m a Child of Appalachia® Fund, announce the Aug. 1 opening of 2023 grant applications. Funding is available for nonprofits, schools, and public organizations serving […]

  • Grant funding available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Monroe County

    Monroe County Community Foundation accepting applications Aug. 1 through Sept. 12

  • Monroe County Community Foundation presented 2023 President’s Award

    Chamber award honors outstanding value and commitment to the Monroe County community WOODSFIELD, Ohio – The Monroe County Community Foundation (MCCF) has received the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 President’s Award, honoring the outstanding value and commitment MCCF provides to the local community. “We are grateful to work alongside so many individuals and businesses, […]

  • Monroe County Community Foundation presented 2023 President’s Award

    Chamber award honors outstanding value and commitment to the Monroe County community WOODSFIELD, Ohio – The Monroe County Community Foundation (MCCF) has received the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 President’s Award, honoring the outstanding value and commitment MCCF provides to the local community. “We are grateful to work alongside so many individuals and businesses, […]

  • Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund awards four grants

    Funding will support projects and programs in Athens, Jefferson and Lawrence counties

  • Grant funding available for projects promoting economic growth in 16 eastern Ohio counties

    Applications for the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund are due March 21 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Grant funding is available for projects and activities that promote economic growth in 16 eastern Ohio counties. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is accepting grant applications Feb. 14 through March 21 for the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund, created in partnership […]