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Funding to support youth leadership, student internships and household stability NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Dale Hileman Legacy Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded $2,750 in grants to three projects advancing economic development and growth in eastern Ohio. “These grants reflect Dale’s commitment to the people and communities of eastern Ohio and […]

Funding available for Gallia, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Morgan and Perry counties NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and seven of its affiliate foundation partners announce the opening of 2026 grant applications. Funding is available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Gallia, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Morgan and Perry counties. With […]

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 […]