• Inaugural Dale Hileman Legacy Fund Grant Award Announced

    Leadership Columbiana County Receives Inaugural Grant 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 inaugural grant award from the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund, […]

  • Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund Reaches $1 Million Milestone

    Family of Funds Supports Grants and Scholarships for Southern Local Community Corning, OH – One million. It’s a number that carries some serious impact. And it’s a milestone that the Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund (SPCEAF) and its Family of Funds just reached. Thanks to a recent gift from Ben Shaver, a Perry County […]

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

    2017 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 in […]

  • iBELIEVE Foundation to Hold 6th Annual Benefit Gala

    Event on April 21 Will Raise Awareness and Funds to Provide Opportunity to Appalachian Youth Columbus, OH – The iBELIEVE Foundation is pleased to once again hold its 6th Annual Columbus Benefit Gala on Friday, April 21 from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Jerome Schottenstein Center in Columbus. The Gala is the iBELIEVE […]

  • Chevron Community Fund Opens 2017 Grant Application

    Grants will Support STEM Education and Workforce Development Projects in Harrison and Tuscarawas Counties Nelsonville, OH – The Chevron Community Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is pleased to announce that its 2017 grant cycle is now open. Public and nonprofit organizations serving Harrison and Tuscarawas counties with projects related to STEM (Science, […]

  • Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund Opens 2017 Scholarship and Grant Applications

    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. SPCAEF is also pleased to announce the opening of its annual grant application for organizations and schools serving the southern Perry community. […]

  • Loran and Shirley Stutz Scholarship Fund for East Guernsey Students Opens at FAO

    Scholarships Available for University and Technical School Programs Lore City, OH – Loran and Shirley Stutz witnessed firsthand the difference education from the East Guernsey Local School District has on the lives of students, specifically those of their four children. Empowered by their K-12 education, their children have gone on to lead successful lives made […]

  • Guernsey County Board of Developmental Disabilities Creates Scholarship Fund

    Scholarships Will Provide Educational Scholarships to Students Pursuing Post-Secondary Education Byesville, OH – The Guernsey County Board of Developmental Disabilities is pleased to announce the creation of the Guernsey County Board of Developmental Disabilities Scholarship Fund, part of the Guernsey County Foundation’s Family of Funds at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). The Fund will […]

  • Gulfport Energy Fund Opens First Grant Round of 2017

    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 2017 is now open. Applications are now available and will close on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. This […]

  • FAO Seeking Finance and Administrative Associate

      FAO is currently seeking a Finance and Administrative Associate to support the record-keeping and information management of FAO. This includes entering data into FAO’s information management system and maintaining paper and electronic files. The position will support all facets of FAO’s finances, including grants and scholarships, investments, invoicing, accounts payable, gifts receivable, pledges receivable, general ledger, and […]