• 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 […]

  • Monroe County Community Foundation accepting 2025 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. The 2025 application period […]

  • 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 […]

  • Monroe County Community Foundation to host grant information session

    2025 grant cycle to be the largest to date WOODSFIELD, Ohio – The Monroe County Community Foundation (MCCF) will be hosting a grant information session at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at the Generations Complex, 47115 Black Walnut Parkway, in Woodsfield. “Since our founding 10 years ago, the Monroe County Community Foundation has awarded nearly […]

  • Mapping generosity in action in 2024

    FAO’s 2024 annual report highlights collective impact of region’s donors and doers NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting investments made in the well-being of people and communities across our 32-county region – all thanks to collective giving. Every symbol on this map represents opportunities created, needs filled […]

  • Grant applications open for Dale Hileman and Donald R. Myers legacy funds

    Funding available for projects, activities in Appalachian Ohio NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and its 15 affiliate foundation partners announce the Feb. 4 opening of grant applications for the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund and the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio. Funding is available for projects […]

  • Monroe County Community Foundation announces 2024 grant recipients

    Nearly $25,000 awarded to support projects, programs benefiting Monroe County WOODSFIELD, Ohio – The Monroe County Community Foundation (MCCF), in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), has awarded seven grants, totaling $24,590, to support projects and programs benefiting the county’s residents and communities. “These grants embody our ‘give where you live’ motto,” said […]

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

    Monroe County Community Foundation accepting applications through Sept. 10 WOODSFIELD, Ohio – The Monroe County Community Foundation (MCCF) in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is accepting grant applications from nonprofits, schools and public organizations for projects and programs benefiting Monroe County residents and communities. The 2024 application period for grant funding opens July […]

  • Monroe County Community Foundation celebrating its 10th anniversary

    Free community gathering and fund update to be held July 15