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

September 9, 2025 | June 9, 2026

Typical awards $500–$5,000; larger requests considered; $91,140 awarded in 2025

Annual grants for nonprofits, schools, and public organizations supporting projects that benefit Meigs County residents.

--- ## Description The Meigs County Foundation, in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, offers annual grants to nonprofits, schools, and public organizations for projects and programs that benefit the people and communities of Meigs County. Grants are intended to advance opportunities across five focus 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 needs, and help unleash the potential within Meigs County. --- ## Due Dates - September 9, 2025: 2025 Meigs County Foundation grant application deadline (application period closes) - June 9, 2026: 2026 Meigs County Foundation grant application deadline (application period closes) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical funding requests range from $500 to $5,000. - Larger requests may be considered if the potential impact is significant. - In 2025, $91,140 was awarded across 23 grants. - In 2024, nearly $67,000 was awarded to 17 organizations. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include: - Nonprofit organizations - Schools - Public organizations - Groups working in fiscal agent partnership with a nonprofit or public organization - Projects must benefit residents and communities in Meigs County, Ohio. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online through the [Meigs County Foundation grant opportunities page](https://appalachianohio.org/meigs/opportunities/grant-opportunities/). - The 2026 application period opens April 28, 2026, and closes June 9, 2026. - Applicants should propose projects aligned with one or more of the five Pillars of Prosperity (arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, health and human services). - Review the current application and guidelines on the Foundation’s website for detailed requirements. --- ## Additional Information - Past funded projects include support for food pantries, school programs, arts initiatives, community facilities, and youth-led projects. - The Foundation encourages applications from organizations serving individuals of all ages and those addressing critical local needs. - Grants are funded from the Meigs County Foundation’s endowment earnings, reinvested annually in the community. --- ## External Links - [Meigs County Foundation Grants Program Page](https://appalachianohio.org/grant/meigs-county-foundation-grants/) - [Meigs County Foundation Grant Opportunities](https://appalachianohio.org/meigs/opportunities/grant-opportunities/) - [Meigs County Foundation Main Page](https://appalachianohio.org/meigs/) - [Foundation for Appalachian Ohio](https://appalachianohio.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | info@ffao.org | | Phone | 740-753-1111 | | Online Contact Form | [Contact FAO](https://appalachianohio.org/contact/) | ---

Meigs County Foundation grants

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