• Noble County native, volunteer named 2025 Jenco Award recipient

    Awards program celebrates those who go above and beyond in service to others NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Amy Hursey, a Noble County native who continues to volunteer locally, is one of four Appalachian Ohioans selected as 2025 Jenco Award recipients, honoring their selfless commitment to serving others and their communities. Presented by the Jenco Foundation in […]

  • FAO, MWCD expand partnership to advance environmental stewardship across region

    New investment brings FAO’s first Pillar of Prosperity fund to $10 million goal NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) have expanded a partnership designed to advance environmental health and well-being for people within their service areas for years to come. Earlier this year, MWCD’s Board […]

  • Nominations open for 2025 Jenco Awards

    Individual achievement awards celebrate Appalachian Ohioans’ service to others NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Jenco Foundation Fund is accepting nominations for the 2025 Jenco Awards, recognizing Appalachian Ohioans who have made a difference in the lives of others through community service and visionary leadership. A partnership between the Jenco Foundation and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio […]

  • Mapping generosity in action in 2024

    FAO’s 2024 annual report highlights collective impact of region’s donors and doers NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting investments made in the well-being of people and communities across our 32-county region – all thanks to collective giving. Every symbol on this map represents opportunities created, needs filled […]

  • Grant applications open for Dale Hileman and Donald R. Myers legacy funds

    Funding available for projects, activities in Appalachian Ohio NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and its 15 affiliate foundation partners announce the Feb. 4 opening of grant applications for the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund and the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio. Funding is available for projects […]

  • Noble County Community Foundation announces 2024 grant recipients

    $10,000 awarded to support projects, programs benefiting Noble County CALDWELL, Ohio – The Noble County Community Foundation (NCCF), in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and with support from Encino Energy, has awarded five grants, totaling $10,000, to support projects and programs benefiting the county’s residents and communities. “These grants are an investment […]

  • Grant funding available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Noble County

    Noble County Community Foundation accepting applications through Sept. 10