• Gulfport Energy Fund Announces Ten Grant Recipients throughout Appalachian Ohio

    Nelsonville, OH – The Gulfport Energy Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio has announced its first 2015 grant recipients. During this first round, the Gulfport Energy Fund awarded nearly $35,000 to ten projects throughout Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison, and Monroe counties. “We are proud to invest in educational opportunities through the Gulfport Energy Fund,” said […]

  • Fifteen American Legion Post 48 Players Receive Support on and off the Field

    Don Coss Memorial Scholarship Supports Post-Secondary Education Cambridge, OH – Fifteen members of the Post 84 Cambridge American Legion Baseball team won’t just receive support on the field – they will receive it on campus as well through the Don Coss Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Don Coss Memorial Scholarship Fund, part of the Guernsey County […]

  • Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Announces the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund

      New Fund Honors a Lifetime of Service to the Region St. Clairsville, OH – At the July 17 Eastern Ohio Development Alliance (EODA) board of directors meeting, Executive Director Jim Schoch and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) announced the creation of the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund by the Eastern Ohio Development Alliance. The […]

  • Guernsey County Education Assistance Grant Fund Announces 129 Scholarships to Guernsey County Students

      Renamed Dollars for Scholars Helps Students Receive Post-Secondary Support Cambridge, OH – Because of the Guernsey County Education Assistance Grant Fund (GCEAGF), 129 Guernsey County students across seven high schools received scholarships. Formerly known as Dollars for Scholars, GCEAGF announced that $61,005 was awarded to these students to help make the pursuit of post-secondary […]

  • Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund Announces 2015 Grant Recipients

      Four Local Projects Receive Grant Funds Corning, OH – The Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund (SPCAEF) announced four grant awards worth over $3,000. These grant awards support educational opportunities from science equipment to celebration of local history for southern Perry County residents. “We are once again excited to support projects in southern Perry […]

  • Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Announces 2015 Scholarship Recipients

      109 Students Awarded Scholarships in Appalachian Ohio Nelsonville, OH – One hundred and nine students across Appalachian Ohio have received scholarship awards for the 2015-2016 academic year. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) awarded 139 scholarships this year, totaling over $183,000 in post-secondary support to the region’s students. This represents a more than $30,000 […]

  • United Appeal for Athens County Opens Endowment Fund to Support Basic Needs

    United Appeal’s Commitment to the Community Athens, OH – With the goal of growing long-term support for its work to help people meet their basic needs of food, shelter, healthcare, and companionship, United Appeal for Athens County opened an endowment fund with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). United Appeal is a health and human […]

  • Finance Position Open at FAO

    The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is currently seeking a Chief Financial Officer. To learn more about this position and working at FAO, please visit our Career Opportunities Page.

  • 2015 Jenco Awards Nominations Deadline Approaching

    Honor Individuals in Your Community Who Have Shown Leadership in the Service of Others NELSONVILLE, OHIO – The deadline to send nominations to the Jenco Foundation Fund Committee is approaching for the 2015 Jenco Awards. Nominations are invited from the public and must be postmarked by June 1, 2015. The nomination form can be downloaded here. […]

  • Harrison County Community Foundation Invites You to Celebrate Our County

    All are invited to Ja-Lin’s on May 13 Jewett, OH  – At its second annual community event on May 13, the Harrison County Community Foundation will do more than announce the recipients of this year’s grant awards. During the 6PM reception at Ja-Lin’s Food and Drink in Jewett, the HCCF will share more about the importance of […]