• 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Morgan Community Fund announces 2024 grant recipients

    Nearly $17,000 awarded to support projects, programs benefiting Morgan County McCONNELSVILLE, Ohio – The Morgan Community Fund (MCF), in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), has awarded eight grants, totaling $16,700, to support projects and programs benefiting the county’s residents and communities. “We are honored and grateful to be investing our donors’ dollars […]

  • Morgan County resident selected for 2024 Jenco Award

    Regional awards program recognizes unsung heroes for service to others NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Mike Workman of McConnelsville is one of six Appalachian Ohioans selected to receive a 2024 Jenco Award. The Jenco Awards, a partnership between the Jenco Foundation Fund and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), recognize and celebrate Appalachian Ohio residents who go […]

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

    Morgan Community Fund accepting applications through Sept. 10 McCONNELSVILLE, Ohio – The Morgan Community Fund (MCF) in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is accepting grant applications from nonprofits, schools and public organizations for projects and programs benefiting Morgan County residents and communities. The 2024 application period for grant funding opens July 30 and […]

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

    Morgan Community Fund accepting applications through Sept. 12