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Expand Energy and FAO invite K-12 public schools and educators to apply by Nov. 18 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Expand Energy and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) are accepting grant applications to support STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) educational activities in K-12 classrooms and schools in Belmont, Guernsey and Monroe counties. Public school districts […]

Nearly $181,000 awarded to support projects, programs in Gallia, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Jackson and Monroe counties as well as regionwide through AACF NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Seven of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s affiliate foundation partners have awarded nearly $181,000 in grants to support projects and programs benefiting the people in their communities.  FAO’s geographic affiliate […]

Funding will support regional fellowship designed to build new generation of community leaders NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), a regional community foundation serving the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio, is one of 26 groups nationwide to share in $8 million over three years to advance civic participation and collaboration in local […]

Awards program celebrates those who go above and beyond in service to others NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Four Appalachian Ohioans have been selected as this year’s Jenco Award recipients, honoring their selfless commitment to serving others and their communities. Presented by the Jenco Foundation in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), the Jenco Awards […]

More than $737,000 in scholarships awarded NELSONVILLE, Ohio – More than 300 students across Appalachian Ohio are starting or continuing their educational and career journeys with the support of donors who are investing in their future success. This year, the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), its affiliate foundations and funding partners have awarded more than […]

Funding available for Guernsey, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan, Noble, Perry and Vinton counties as well as the Nelsonville area NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Eight affiliate foundation partners of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) are accepting grant applications for projects that benefit their communities. Funding is available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Guernsey, Lawrence, Meigs, […]