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Jackson County native becomes 23rd individual to receive award NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has presented its latest Child of Appalachia award to Thomas B. Evans, an experienced investment professional who has been shaping the future of higher education for decades. A Jackson County, Ohio, native, Evans co-founded American College of […]

Nearly $40,000 to support 13 programs and projects benefiting Hocking County LOGAN, Ohio – The Logan-Holl Foundation Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded $39,405 during its 2026 grant cycle to support 13 programs and projects benefiting the people of the city of Logan and Hocking County. “Barton A. Holl believed in […]

Funding to support Adams County projects, programs and students WEST UNION, Ohio – More than $56,000 in grants and scholarships benefiting the people and communities of Adams County has been awarded through the Edge of Appalachia – Adams County Fund, funded entirely by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) through the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). “This […]

Public schools, educators, students and service providers invited to apply by March 31 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in partnership with the Longaberger Family Foundation, is opening its fifth round of funding to support K-12 civics education programming in public schools across the region. Public schools, educators, students, and public and […]

Funding available for Black-led, Black-serving organizations in Appalachian Ohio NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The African American Community Fund (AACF), with the support of its donors and in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), is accepting grant applications from Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit and public organizations serving Appalachian Ohio’s 32 counties. AACF will award grants […]

Funding available for projects, activities in Appalachian Ohio NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in collaboration with its 15 affiliate foundation partners, is accepting applications for 2026 grants available through the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund and the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio. Funding is available for […]