• In Their Own Words: Travis West, Adult Ally for Youth-Led Prevention

    At the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, we know that today’s youth are not only our future leaders; they can be powerful leaders in their communities today. That’s why FAO’s Health & Human Services Pillar of Prosperity is supporting initiatives in ten Appalachian Ohio counties that place youth in the driver’s seat to prevent substance misuse. […]

  • Gulfport Energy Fund Opens First Grant Round of 2019

    Grant Round Will Support Education Projects in Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, Monroe, and Noble Counties Nelsonville, OH – The Gulfport Energy Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is pleased to announce its first 2019 grant round is now open. Applications are now available and will close on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. This year’s […]

  • 2018 AEP Access to Environmental Education Mini-Grants Announced

      16 Grant Awards Support Environmental Education Across Appalachian Ohio Nelsonville, OH – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is pleased to announce the 2018 AEP Access to Environmental Education Mini-Grant recipients. This year, 16 grants were made, totaling over $20,000 in support for environmental education projects across Appalachian Ohio. The AEP Access to Environmental […]

  • Gulfport Energy Fund Awards Over $40,000 to Area Nonprofits Working in Health & Human Services and Environmental Stewardship

      Gulfport Energy Fund Announces Nine Grant Recipients for Second Grant Round of 2018 Nelsonville, OH – Nine organizations serving Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, Monroe, and Noble counties will have greater support for their projects because of more than $40,000 awarded from the Gulfport Energy Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). The Fund’s […]

  • Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio Grant Applications Now Available

      Open to Public and Nonprofit Organizations in all Appalachian Ohio Counties, Applications Due March 21 Nelsonville, OH – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is pleased to announce that grant applications for the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnerships in Appalachian Ohio are now available. The Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund supports […]

  • Youth-Led Substance Use Prevention Grows in Appalachian Ohio

      NEXUS Teams Up with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio To Invest in Youth NELSONVILLE, OH – Appalachian Ohio’s greatest natural resource is its young people. Grants just announced through the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) will invest in the promise of these young people to lead and partner with their communities in substance use […]

  • Wheelersburg Schools Alumni & Friends Fund Established to Promote High-Quality Education in Wheelersburg

      Pirate Alumni, Family, and Friends Support Diverse and Innovative Education Opportunities in Wheelersburg Wheelersburg, OH – Innovative, diverse, and high-quality learning opportunities for the students of Wheelersburg Schools: that’s the mission of the newly-founded Wheelersburg Schools Alumni & Friends Fund. Partnering with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio for its professional expertise, the Fund is […]

  • Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund Announces Fall Scholarship Recipients

      Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund Provides Post-Secondary Scholarships for Children and Grandchildren of Bellisio Foods Employees Jackson, OH – Bellisio Foods is pleased to announce the 2018 fall scholarship recipients from the Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). Fall 2018 scholarship recipients include Kerrigan Hoover of Jackson, Madison Schultz of […]

  • Meigs County Community Fund Opens Annual Grant Round

    Grant Applications Due February 28, 2019 Pomeroy, OH – The Meigs County Community Fund is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting grant applications for projects serving Meigs County. “The Meigs County Community Fund is excited to open this annual grant round to organizations serving the Meigs County community,” said Jennifer Sheets, president of […]

  • Million Dollar Gift from AEP Will Build Permanent Resources for Regional Prosperity

      AEP Gift Builds Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s Pillars of Prosperity Nelsonville, OH – On November 10, the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) celebrated its 20th anniversary by reflecting on its two decades of building opportunities in the region while also envisioning a future of regional prosperity. The first step toward this future was announced […]