• FAO Launches 2010 Writing Contest

    Dreaming, scheming, believing and achieving! If you could invent something, what would it be and what problem would it solve? The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio invites you to answer that question in its 5th Annual Child of Appalachia® Writing Contest. The contest is open to all 4th through 9th grade students who live and attend […]

  • FAO Announces Susan K. Ipacs Nursing Legacy Scholarship Fund

    Please see below if you would like to make a donation to the Susan K. Ipacs Nursing Legacy Scholarship in memory of Sue.     Susan K. Ipacs Nursing Legacy Scholarship Fund     The Susan K. Ipacs Nursing Legacy Scholarship Fund was established at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio to honor the work and […]

  • Walmart Foundation Awards FAO a $300,000 Grant

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  • Upcoming Annual OANO Nonprofit Conference

    OANO & The Ohio Attorney General’s Joint Nonprofit Conference    OANO is again partnering with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Charitable Law Section for their annual nonprofit conference. This conference is THE place to network, engage around the latest issues facing the nonprofit sector, find resources to benefit your organization, and learn from first-rate speakers about hot topics.  […]

  • STEM Meetings for Educators Held This Summer

    As part of the Ohio Board of Regent’s southeast Ohio STEM Initiative planning grant, the  Foundation for Appalachian Ohio co-hosted three meetings for educators this summer in partnership with the Ohio Appalachian Center for Higher Education (OACHE) and the South East Ohio Center for Excellence in Mathematics and Science (SEOCEMS). These sub-regional educator meetings will […]

  • FAO Announces 2010 Scholarship Awards

    (June 2, 2010) Nelsonville, Ohio — The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) announced thirty-nine 2010 scholarship recipients from nine funds distributing awards this year, providing over $73,000 in support of students’ academic pursuits. “The Foundation is happy to partner with our donors to help eliminate barriers to post-secondary pursuits for students throughout Appalachian Ohio.” said […]

  • Duke Energy Foundation Invests $250,000 in FAO’s STEM Initiative

    The Duke Energy Foundation this month strongly endorsed the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and its efforts to shape a regional approach to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education with a gift of $250,000 over the next three years. Duke’s gift leverages a newly awarded STEM Initiatives planning grant from the Ohio Board of […]

  • FAO Announces Grant Opportunities for Appalachian Ohio Teachers

    (April 20, 2010) Nelsonville, Ohio – In partnership with the Walmart Foundation, the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is pleased to offer the Walmart Strive for Excellence Mini-Grants initiative, to provide investments ranging from $500 – $2,500 to encourage and support the efforts of teachers across the region. FAO believes teachers’ best know how to help their […]

  • Southeast Ohio Regional STEM Conference

    Southeast Ohio Moving Ahead with Ohio’s STEM Initiative On Monday, April 19 the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, Ohio Appalachian Center for Higher Education (OACHE) and the Southeastern Ohio Center for Excellence in Math and Science (SEO CEMS) co-hosted a meeting for regional organizations who had submitted letters of intent for a Category B STEM Planning […]

  • CSX Commits to ICAN! Corporate Partnership

    Nelsonville, OH – CSX has made a $5,000 gift to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) to support FAO’s work to ensure that every child in Appalachian Ohio has access to the educational opportunities needed for success. “CSX is committed to being a positive influence in the communities we serve,” said Rusty Orben, Director of […]