• Morgan Community Fund Fortuna Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

    Deadline to Apply is October 15 McConnelsville, OH – The Morgan Community Fund is pleased to announce that its Fortuna Grant Program is currently accepting applications for projects serving Morgan County. Individual grant awards will range between $500 and $5,000, with a total of $10,000 available in this grant round. Public and nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations serving Morgan […]

  • Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund Invests in Educational Opportunities for the Southern Local Community

    Over $7,000 Awarded to Support Local Projects New Lexington, OH – The Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund (SPCAEF) was established to create resources to promote academic experiences for residents of the Southern Local School District. And this year, SPCAEF announced that it would advance this mission by awarding over $7,000.00 in grants to organizations creating educational […]

  • Community Foundation for Perry County Invests in Local Arts, Education, and Historical Organizations

    Eight Grant Awards Support Local Projects in Perry County New Lexington, OH – The Community Foundation for Perry County (CFPC) has announced eight grant awards to local organizations. This year’s $5,000 in grant awards will support projects in the arts, education, the environment, and local history. “By supporting opportunities for both children and adults, these eight grant […]

  • Gulfport Energy Fund Opens Second Grant Round of 2019

    Grant Round Will Support Health & Human Services and Environmental Stewardship Projects in Six County Service Area Nelsonville, OH – The Gulfport Energy Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is pleased to announce its second grant round of 2019. Applications are now open and will close on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. This year’s […]

  • FAO Provides Post-Secondary Scholarships for Over 240 Students Across Appalachian Ohio

      2019 Scholarship Recipients Announced Nelsonville, OH – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is proud to support the region’s students, from Clermont to Ashtabula counties, in pursuing post-secondary education. And this year, FAO is pleased to announce that more than $390,000 in scholarships have been awarded through over 530 awards so far to support […]

  • In Their Own Words: The Bates Twins Reflect on the Impact of Their FAO Scholarships

      FAO is pleased to announce our 2019 scholarship recipients! Because the most exciting part about these scholarship awards is what they will make possible for recipients far into the future, we decided to take a look back with two scholarship recipients who graduated just this year – and who also happen to be twins.  […]

  • Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and First Book Launch Partnership to Get Books to Kids Throughout Appalachian Ohio

    Register Online for Access to Free and Low-Cost Books, Basic Needs Items Through New Regional Partnership Nelsonville, OH – With the new partnership of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and First Book, the nonprofit focused on equal access to quality education, more new, high-quality books and other educational resources will reach children across Appalachian Ohio’s communities. […]

  • Monroe County Community Foundation Now Accepting Mini-Grant Applications

      Deadline to Apply is July 31 Woodsfield, OH – The Monroe County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting mini-grant applications for projects serving Monroe County. Mini-grants will range in size from $250-$500 for this grant round. Public and nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations serving Monroe County are invited to apply for projects […]

  • Gulfport Energy Fund Awards Over $40,000 to Area Organizations Creating Educational Opportunities

      Ten Grants Announced for Gulfport Energy Fund’s First Grant Round of 2019 Nelsonville, OH – Ten grants were awarded by the Gulfport Energy Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) to support projects creating educational opportunity in the communities the Fund serves. The Fund’s first grant round of 2019 supported nonprofit and public organizations in […]

  • Dale Hileman Legacy Fund Announces 2019 Grantee

      United Way of Guernsey, Monroe, and Noble Counties Receives Grant Award Walnut Creek, OH – Dale Hileman was known for his deep commitment to economic development in Appalachian Ohio. Now, with grant awards to support economic development projects from the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund, that legacy will live on forever. The 2019 grant award […]