Grants
Connecting donors to doers
Appalachian Ohio is rich in people who are doing good work in communities across our region. Their gifts of time, talent, vision and love are fueled by donors whose generosity makes FAO’s grants program possible.
Our grants program began in 2001 with the awarding of two grants, totaling $30,000. In 2023, FAO grantmaking surpassed a record-breaking $9.5 million.
FAO awards competitive grants throughout the year and across the region with a focus on advancing opportunities in our five Pillars of Prosperity funding areas: arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services.
For Grant Applicants
Thanks to donors, we invest in local communities
We are honored to invest in the time, talent and vision of our nonprofit and community leaders who selflessly give to fill local needs and increase opportunities for the people and places of Appalachian Ohio.
Grant Highlight
Edge of Appalachia – Adams County Fund
Public and nonprofit organizations located in or serving Adams County, as well as groups working in fiscal sponsorships with a nonprofit or public organization, are invited to apply for grants for projects focusing people and nature or reducing disparities. A total of $100,000 is available in funding for the 2024 grant cycle through The Nature Conservancy. Grant awards will be made up to $25,000. For primary consideration, please submit applications by Thursday, Dec. 12.
For Donors
Because of your generosity, our communities will flourish
When donors and doers come together, we can meet our communities’ greatest needs and opportunities and create an Appalachian Ohio where everyone flourishes, today and in perpetuity.
If you are interested in supporting FAO’s grants program, email info@ffao.org or call (740) 753-1111.