[Foundation for Appalachian Ohio](https://appalachianohio.org)

March 2025 (historical) | March 2027 (projected)

Up to $1,000 per award; annual competition; one-year project period typical.

Annual grants for public and nonprofit organizations fostering economic growth in the 16-county Eastern Ohio Development Alliance region.

Only public and nonprofit organizations serving the specified 16 counties are eligible.

--- ## Description The Dale Hileman Legacy Fund, administered by the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, provides annual grants to support public and nonprofit organizations driving economic growth and community development within the 16 counties served by the Eastern Ohio Development Alliance (EODA). The fund honors Dale Hileman's legacy of regional service and aims to catalyze projects that benefit local economies and strengthen communities throughout this part of Appalachian Ohio. --- ## Due Dates - March 2025: Full application deadline (historical, anticipated based on past cycles) - March 2027: Full application deadline (projected, anticipated for next cycle) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum request: $1,000 per application - Awards are typically for a one-year project period - Funding is annual and competitive --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be public or nonprofit organizations. - Projects must serve one or more of the following 16 counties in the Eastern Ohio Development Alliance region: - Athens, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Tuscarawas, and Washington. - Funding is intended for initiatives that promote economic growth and community development within these counties. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s grant portal. - Required materials typically include: - Project description and objectives - Budget and funding request (not to exceed $1,000) - Documentation of nonprofit or public status - Evidence of project impact within one or more eligible counties - Application instructions and forms are posted on the [Dale Hileman Legacy Fund grants page](https://appalachianohio.org/grant/dale-hileman-legacy-fund-grants/) when the cycle opens. --- ## Additional Information - Funded projects in recent years have included workforce development, youth internships, entrepreneurial support, museum and educational programming, and community marketing initiatives. - The fund is named in honor of Dale Hileman, a long-time advocate for economic development in eastern Ohio. - Gifts to the fund are tax-deductible and help sustain grantmaking in future years. --- ## External Links - [Dale Hileman Legacy Fund grants program page](https://appalachianohio.org/grant/dale-hileman-legacy-fund-grants/) - [About the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund](https://appalachianohio.org/fund/dale-hileman-legacy-fund/) - [Foundation for Appalachian Ohio home page](https://appalachianohio.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | info@ffao.org | | Phone | 740-753-1111 | | Mailing Address | Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, 35 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764 | | Contact Form | [Contact FAO](https://appalachianohio.org/contact/) |

Dale Hileman Legacy Fund grants

Sign in to see full grant listing