• Seventeen grants awarded to support K-12 civics education in Appalachian Ohio

    More than $47,000 invested in civics education learning experiences across the region NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in partnership with the Longaberger Family Foundation, has awarded 17 grants, totaling $47,028, to support K-12 civics education programming throughout the region. “Firsthand experiences are critical for civics education at a young age – […]

  • Sixteen Guernsey County students awarded 2026 Myron Fishel Scholarships

    CAMBRIDGE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and the Guernsey County Foundation announce the 2026 Myron Fishel Scholarship recipients. Dr. Waite Phillip Fishel, a former chemistry professor at Vanderbilt University, created the Myron Fishel Scholarship Fund in 1974 to honor the memory of his only son, Myron, who was killed in action during World […]

  • SPCAEF announces 2026 scholarship and grant recipients

    More than $60,000 invested in Southern Perry County students, educational programs CORNING, Ohio – The Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund (SPCAEF) at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded $60,257 in 2026 scholarships and grants. SPCAEF was established in 1987 to create and grow resources that promote learning experiences for residents of the […]

  • 2026 Jenco Award nominations open

    Individual achievement awards celebrate Appalachian Ohioans’ service to others NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Jenco Foundation Fund is accepting nominations for the 2026 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 […]

  • 15 FAO Fellows awarded scholarships to pursue advanced degrees

    K-12 professionals recognized for service to Appalachian Ohio communities NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Fifteen emerging community builders from Appalachian Ohio have received full scholarships to pursue advanced degrees, thanks to an anonymous  gift to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and a new partnership with American College of Education (ACE). Scholarship recipients are part of FAO’s […]

  • Three organizations awarded 2026 Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund grants

    Funding to provide local youth with winter clothing, skill development and mental health resources NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio has awarded $3,000 in grants to three organizations working to strengthen quality of life in the region. “Each of these grants is an investment in the […]

  • Dale Hileman Legacy Fund announces 2026 grant recipients

    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 […]

  • Seven FAO affiliate foundations accepting 2026 grant applications

    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 […]

  • FAO honors Tom Evans as newest Child of Appalachia honoree

    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 […]

  • Logan-Holl Foundation Fund announces 2026 grant recipients

    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 […]