• Dale Hileman Legacy Fund Announces 2018 Grantee

    Carrollton Exempted Village School District 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 2018 grant award from the Dale Hileman […]

  • Three Jackson County Students Receive Bellisio Foods Scholarships

    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 spring scholarship recipients from the Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). Spring 2018 scholarship recipients include Duston Castle of Jackson, Kelsey Maxwell of Wellston, […]

  • Early Childhood Education Fund for Appalachian Ohio Opens at FAO

    New Funds Highlight Importance of Appalachian Ohio’s Youngest Citizens NELSONVILLE, OH – What if we told you that investing in children under age 5 in Appalachian Ohio was one of the most important economic investments you could make? Research has shown time and time again that investing in the region’s youngest citizens can provide long […]

  • 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, community development, and local history. “The Community Foundation for Perry County was created to […]

  • Open Call for Nominations to Honor Individuals Committed to Serving Others

      2018 Jenco Award Nominations Due May 31 Nelsonville, OH – Do you know someone in your community who goes above and beyond to improve the lives of others? Is there a visionary leader in your community you want to recognize? The Jenco Awards were created to honor these individuals, the people who work passionately […]

  • Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund Scholarship and Grant Applications Open April 1

    Deadline to Apply Is May 1 Corning, OH – The Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund (SPCAEF) is pleased to once again open its annual scholarship application to students throughout Southern Perry County as well as its annual grant application for organizations and schools serving the Southern Perry community. Additional information as well as this […]

  • Stop the Bleed Program Trains Everyday Responders

    Guernsey County Foundation Grant Supports Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center Cambridge, OH – Would you know how to respond in an emergency situation? Would you have the tools you’d need on hand? Those questions are ones that the Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center plans to answer through the Stop the Bleed program supported by a […]

  • 2018 Scholarship Opportunities Available for Appalachian Ohio Students Pursuing Post-Secondary Education

    New Deadline to Apply Is March 15, 2018 Nelsonville, OH – Students throughout Appalachian Ohio are getting ready to take the next step in their education, and scholarships are a vital part of pursuing post-secondary education. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is pleased to once again accept scholarship applications to donor-established fund at FAO. Detailed […]

  • Gulfport Energy Fund Opens First Grant Round of 2018

    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 grant round of 2018 is now open. Applications are now available and will close on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. This […]

  • 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 22 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 projects […]