• Seventeen grants awarded to support K-12 civics education in Appalachian Ohio

    More than $47,000 invested in civics education learning experiences across the region NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in partnership with the Longaberger Family Foundation, has awarded 17 grants, totaling $47,028, to support K-12 civics education programming throughout the region. “Firsthand experiences are critical for civics education at a young age – […]

  • SPCAEF announces 2026 scholarship and grant recipients

    More than $60,000 invested in Southern Perry County students, educational programs CORNING, Ohio – The Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund (SPCAEF) at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded $60,257 in 2026 scholarships and grants. SPCAEF was established in 1987 to create and grow resources that promote learning experiences for residents of the […]

  • Grant funding available to strengthen K-12 civics education in Appalachian Ohio

    Public schools, educators, students and service providers invited to apply by March 31 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in partnership with the Longaberger Family Foundation, is opening its fifth round of funding to support K-12 civics education programming in public schools across the region. Public schools, educators, students, and public and […]

  • Dale Hileman and Donald R. Myers legacy funds accepting 2026 grant applications

    Funding available for projects, activities in Appalachian Ohio NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in collaboration with its 15 affiliate foundation partners, is accepting applications for 2026 grants available through the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund and the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio. Funding is available for […]

  • Applications open for 2026 SPCAEF community grants and scholarships

    Funding available for Southern Perry County students, schools and organizations CORNING, Ohio – Applications open Monday, Jan. 5, for 2026 community grants and scholarships available through the Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund (SPCAEF). SPCAEF was established in 1987 to create resources to promote academic experiences for the residents of the Southern Local School District. […]

  • Conservation, environmental stewardship efforts awarded more than $120,000

    2025 funding includes research, community and innovation grants and a fellowship NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) in partnership with the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has awarded $121,025 to fund locally led conservation and environmental stewardship efforts that advance the greater well-being of the region. “This funding invests in two of our […]

  • Community Foundation for Perry County announces 2025 grant recipients

    Nearly $60,000 awarded to support 23 projects and programs NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio – The Community Foundation for Perry County (CFPC), with the support of its donors and in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), has awarded $59,900 during its 2025 grant cycle to advance 23 projects and programs benefiting the county’s residents and […]

  • Community Foundation for Perry County accepting 2025 grant applications

    Funding available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Perry County NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio – The Community Foundation for Perry County (CFPC), in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), is accepting grant applications from nonprofits, schools and public organizations for projects and programs benefiting the people and communities of Perry County. The 2025 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Up to $125,000 in funding available for conservation, environmental stewardship

    Applications open for fellowships and community, innovation and research grants NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Funding is now available through the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) for locally led conservation and environmental stewardship efforts that advance the greater well-being of the region. For the second consecutive year, funding through FAO’s Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity will support […]