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

June 10, 2025 | June 9, 2026

Typical awards range from $500–$5,000; larger requests considered for high-impact projects.

Annual grants for nonprofits, schools, and public organizations to support impactful projects benefiting Jackson County, Ohio.

--- ## Description The Jackson County Community Foundation, in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), offers annual grants to support projects and programs that benefit residents and communities in Jackson County, Ohio. These grants are designed to advance opportunities in five key areas: arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services. The program emphasizes supporting initiatives that create opportunities, address pressing local needs, and unleash the potential within Jackson County. --- ## Due Dates - June 10, 2025: Full application deadline (2025 cycle) - June 9, 2026: Full application deadline (2026 cycle) _All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates._ --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant requests should be between $500 and $5,000. - Larger requests may be considered for projects with significant community impact. - In recent years, total annual funding has ranged around $19,000, awarded across multiple projects. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include: - Nonprofit organizations - Schools (public and private) - Public organizations serving Jackson County, Ohio - Groups working in fiscal agent partnership with a nonprofit or public organization are also eligible. - Projects must benefit residents and communities within Jackson County. - Past recipients include organizations working in education, arts, health, social services, community development, and environmental stewardship. --- ## Application Process - The grant application typically opens in late April and closes in early June each year. - Applications and additional information are available on the [Jackson County Community Foundation grant page](https://appalachianohio.org/grant/jackson-county-community-foundation-grants/). - Applicants should prepare to describe the project, its community impact, requested funding amount, and provide relevant supporting documentation as specified in the application instructions. - Only one application per organization per cycle is allowed. --- ## Additional Information - Emphasis is placed on projects that create new opportunities, meet urgent needs, and serve a broad range of Jackson County residents. - Both youth-led and adult-led initiatives are welcome. - Grant recipients in recent years have included projects in literacy, food security, senior services, arts programming, public space improvements, and more. - For updates and announcements, sign up for the [FAO e-newsletter](https://appalachianohio.org/subscribe/). --- ## External Links - [Jackson County Community Foundation grants program page](https://appalachianohio.org/grant/jackson-county-community-foundation-grants/) - [Jackson County Community Foundation opportunities](https://appalachianohio.org/jackson/opportunities/grant-opportunities/) - [Foundation for Appalachian Ohio main site](https://appalachianohio.org) - [Recent grant recipient news](https://appalachianohio.org/jackson/news/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | info@ffao.org | | Phone | 740-753-1111 | | Online Contact Form | [Contact FAO](https://appalachianohio.org/contact/) | | Program Page | [Jackson County Community Foundation grants](https://appalachianohio.org/grant/jackson-county-community-foundation-grants/) |

Jackson County Community Foundation grants

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