• Guernsey County Education Assistance Grant Fund Announces 2018 Scholarship Recipients

    Over $70,000 Awarded to Guernsey County Students Pursuing Post-Secondary Education Cambridge, OH – Thanks to the Guernsey County Education Assistance Grant Fund (GCEAGF), more than 50 residents of Guernsey County received scholarships that will help their journey in post-secondary education. Through GCEAGF, previously known as Dollars for Scholars, more than $72,000 was awarded to over […]

  • Farmers Bank and Savings Company Invests in Meigs County

    $15,000 Gift Will Support Meigs County Community Fund’s Endow 200 Campaign Pomeroy, OH – The Meigs County Community Fund (MCCF) was created to attract philanthropic resources from Meigs County and beyond to invest back into the citizens and communities in the county. Today, MCCF is once again celebrating an investment from a community institution that […]

  • Gulfport Energy Fund Opens Second Grant Round of 2018

    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 2018 is now open. Applications are now available and will close on Tuesday, September 18, […]

  • KeyBank Foundation Invests in Appalachian Ohio Students

      New Endowment Fund Will Support Growth of FAO’s Annual Scholarship Program Nelsonville, OH – Each year, the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) awards hundreds of scholarships to students across the 32 Ohio counties it serves. In 2017, FAO awarded 277 scholarships worth more than $320,000 and are expecting to award even more in 2018. […]

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

    Nearly 210 Students Receive Awards Nelsonville, OH – Setting Appalachian Ohio’s students up for success is a critical part of creating a region abundant with possibilities. That’s why many donors to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) have created scholarship funds focused on encouraging the pursuit of post-secondary education. The citizens of Appalachian Ohio know […]

  • Gulfport Energy Fund Announces First Round Grant Recipients

    Six Grants Awarded to Educational Organizations in Appalachian Ohio Nelsonville, OH – Six organizations serving Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, Monroe, and Noble counties will have greater support for their projects because of more than $23,000 awarded from the Gulfport Energy Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). The Fund’s first grant round of 2018 […]

  • 2018 Myron Fishel Scholarship Recipients Announced

    Twenty Guernsey County Students Receive Scholarships for Post-Secondary Education Nelsonville, OH – Setting Appalachian Ohio’s students up for success is a critical part of creating a region abundant with possibilities. That’s why many donors to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) have created scholarship funds focused on encouraging the pursuit of post-secondary education. The citizens […]

  • Rolling Hills Foundation Scholarship Fund Increases Student Impact

    Unique Partnership Results in Additional Scholarship Dollars for Students Byesville, OH – The recent Academic Awards Ceremony at Meadowbrook High School celebrated the success and hard work of Meadowbrook students and the scholarships awarded to students in recognition of their efforts and accomplishments. The ceremony also announced the creation of a new fund that will […]

  • Meigs Performing Arts Center Fund Opens at FAO

    Fund Will Spearhead Fundraising for a New Cultural Arts Center Pomeroy, OH – After more than 100 years without a dedicated facility to showcase and celebrate the performing arts, a group of passionate Meigs County citizens want to create a place to highlight the cultural arts in their community. In an effort to combat generations […]

  • 2018 Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund Grantees Announced

    Hope House Christian Counseling Center and the Junction Elementary School Library Receive Grant Awards Walnut Creek, OH – The annual meeting of the Eastern Ohio Development Alliance (EODA), held on April 27, brought together individuals and organizations working to improve quality of life throughout Appalachian Ohio. Two grant awards from the Donald R. Myers Legacy […]