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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 […]

Funding available for students across the 32-county region NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in partnership with its donors and affiliate foundations, is accepting applications for more than 50 scholarship funds supporting the educational and career goals of students in the 32-county region. 2026 scholarship applications are available Monday, Jan. 5, through […]

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. […]

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 […]

Brooks family and Fill the Freezer program honored for community impact NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) celebrated the impact of donors and doers across the 32-county region and presented its 2025 awards during its Dec. 2 virtual Giving Tuesday event. “Philanthropy is fueling innovation and opportunity across Appalachian Ohio,” said Cara […]

All are invited to celebrate FAO’s 2025 award recipients and our shared impact NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) invites residents and friends of the 32-county region to its 2025 virtual Giving Tuesday celebration. The event, hosted on Zoom, will be held at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 2, and rebroadcast at 7 […]