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

June 2026 (full application deadline, projected)

Typical awards range from $500–$1,500; annual competition.

Annual grants for nonprofit and public organizations serving Vinton County, supporting healthcare, domestic violence, and higher education initiatives.

--- ## Description The Michele L. Hart Legacy Fund, administered by the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, provides annual, competitive grants to nonprofit and public organizations serving Vinton County, Ohio. The grants are intended to support projects and programs that directly benefit individuals in the areas of healthcare, domestic violence, and higher education. Established in memory of Michele L. Hart, the fund focuses on causes that were important to her, aiming to make a meaningful impact on the Vinton County community. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from $500 to $1,500. - Funding is awarded on an annual basis. - Applicants should propose projects with budgets within this range. --- ## Eligibility - Open to nonprofit and public organizations serving Vinton County, Ohio. - Projects must directly benefit individuals in at least one of the following areas: - Healthcare - Domestic violence - Higher education - Organizations must be able to demonstrate their benefit to the Vinton County community. - Grants are not available to individuals; only organizations may apply. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s grant portal. - The application period typically opens in May and closes in late June (projected for June 2026). - Applicants should prepare a concise project description, budget, and explanation of impact. - For the most current application instructions and forms, visit the [program page](https://appalachianohio.org/grant/michele-l-hart-legacy-fund-grants/). --- ## Additional Information - Past funded projects include scholarships for Vinton County students, support for local health initiatives, and programs addressing domestic violence. - The fund was established in 2017 by Rebecca “Becky” Hart in memory of her late sister. - Awards are competitive and based on the alignment of the proposed project with the fund’s focus areas. --- ## External Links - [Michele L. Hart Legacy Fund Grants – Program Page](https://appalachianohio.org/grant/michele-l-hart-legacy-fund-grants/) - [About the Michele L. Hart Legacy Fund](https://appalachianohio.org/fund/michele-l-hart-legacy-fund/) - [Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Home](https://appalachianohio.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|----------------------------------------------------| | Email | [info@ffao.org](mailto:info@ffao.org) | | Phone | 740-753-1111 | | Contact Form | [Contact FAO](https://appalachianohio.org/contact/) | ---

Michele L. Hart Legacy Fund grants

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