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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]