• 2019 Jenco Awards Recognize Devoted Service and Leadership of Appalachian Ohioans

    Five Awardees Honored for Service to Others Nelsonville, OH – On September 10, 2019 at the historic Stuart’s Opera House, the Jenco Foundation Fund and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) honored five individuals from Appalachian Ohio communities with the 2019 Jenco Awards. The Jenco Awards recognize the region’s unsung heroes, who have devoted themselves […]

  • Foundation for Appalachian Ohio to Distribute Free Books to Region’s Educators, Service Providers

    FAO Receives OMG Books Award from Nonprofit, First Book Nelsonville, OH – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has been selected from among over 100 applications to receive an award of $50,000 for new books and eBooks that will expand FAO’s efforts to connect educators and service-providers with high-quality education materials for the children they […]

  • Monroe County Community Foundation Invests in Local Education, Health, and Historical Organizations

    Grantees to be Recognized at Upcoming Five Year Anniversary Event Woodsfield, OH – The Monroe County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced four 2019 grant awards to local organizations, which will be recognized at the MCCF’s upcoming five-year anniversary celebration. This year’s $1,925 in grants support projects in the areas of education, health and human services, and local […]

  • Ludowici Community Foundation Fund, New Board Members Join Community Foundation for Perry County

    Outdoor Recreation Organization Creates Endowed Fund with CFPC to Advance Community Health New Lexington, Ohio – The Community Foundation for Perry County (CFPC) seeks to advance Perry County projects across all areas important to quality of life – and multiple new board members and a new fund, the Ludowici Community Foundation Fund, recently joined CFPC […]

  • Community Foundation for Perry County and Perry County Hunger Relief Fund Team Up to Fight Local Hunger

      Community Foundation for Perry County Participates in 2019 4H Animal Auction at the Perry County Fair New Lexington, Ohio – The county fair is an annual rite of passage, as 4H members see the culmination of a year’s worth of hard work and dedication to their project animals during the week-long fair. A highlight […]

  • 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 […]