• Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund awards four grants

    Funding will support projects and programs in Athens, Jefferson and Lawrence counties

  • New scholarship continues teacher’s 32-year legacy of giving to Southern Perry County students

    CORNING, Ohio – “Thanks for giving us 32 years of your life.” That’s what one student wrote in a book presented to Janice “Jan” Norris when she retired from Southern Local Schools in 2000. Richard Norris keeps that tribute to his wife close by – and is writing the next chapter in Jan’s story of […]

  • Grant funding available for projects that use internet connectivity to improve quality of life

    Perry County applications due by May 2 NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio – The Perry County Connectivity Fund, part of the Ohio Connectivity Family of Funds at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), will accept grant applications from nonprofit and public organizations for projects that use internet connectivity to improve quality of life in Perry County. In […]

  • Grants available for Southern Perry County organizations and schools

    Applications for 2023 SPCAEF funding due April 15 CORNING, Ohio – The Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund (SPCAEF) will be accepting applications for its 2023 grants March 15 through April 15. Southern Perry County organizations and schools are invited to apply for grants to fund programs in the community that promote academic excellence and […]

  • Scholarships available to Miller High School seniors and graduates

    Deadline to apply for SPCAEF scholarships is April 15 CORNING, Ohio – The Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund (SPCAEF) announces the March 15 opening of its annual scholarship application period. Scholarships are available to graduating seniors and graduates of Miller High School who are pursuing a postsecondary education in various areas of study. Applications […]

  • Grant funding available for projects promoting economic growth in 16 eastern Ohio counties

    Applications for the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund are due March 21 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Grant funding is available for projects and activities that promote economic growth in 16 eastern Ohio counties. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is accepting grant applications Feb. 14 through March 21 for the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund, created in partnership […]

  • County commissioners commit $188,000 to Community Foundation for Perry County

    With matching funds, investment pushes endowment past the $1 million mark NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio – The Perry County Commissioners have committed $188,000 to support the work of the Community Foundation for Perry County (CFPC) and advance opportunities for the county’s residents and communities. Funding from the county is being matched dollar-for-dollar through a partnership with […]

  • Community Foundation for Perry County awards 10 grants benefiting residents, communities

    More than $25,000 in funding to support nonprofit and public projects, programs NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio – The Community Foundation for Perry County (CFPC) has awarded 10 grants, totaling more than $25,000, to advance projects and programs serving individuals throughout Perry County. “These grants, made possible by local leaders, partners and donors committed to the success […]

  • Celebrate Perry County and look to the future at spring event

    Join the Community Foundation for Perry County on April 21 New Lexington, OH – The public is invited to celebrate the great work happening across Perry County and learn about future projects by joining the Community Foundation for Perry County (CFPC) at its spring event April 21. During a hog roast at the Barn at […]

  • Celebrate Perry County and Look to the Future at Spring Event

    Join the Community Foundation for Perry County on April 21 New Lexington, OH – The public is invited to celebrate the great work happening across Perry County and learn about future projects by joining the Community Foundation for Perry County (CFPC) at its spring event April 21. During a hog roast at the Barn at […]