Nelsonville Community Foundation grants
Forecasted
Nelsonville Community Foundation grants support community-led projects in Nelsonville and nearby Ohio communities, funding arts, education, health and other local work to meet needs and create opportunities.
Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Requests of $500–$5,000; larger requests may be considered based on potential impact
Summary: Supports community projects and programs benefiting Nelsonville, Buchtel, Carbon Hill and Murray City, Ohio.
Key Information: Applicants must be nonprofits, schools or public organizations serving the Nelsonville area.
Description
The Nelsonville Community Foundation awards annual grants in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation. The program supports projects and programs benefiting Nelsonville and the surrounding communities of Buchtel, Carbon Hill and Murray City. Grants are funded through earnings from the Nelsonville Community Foundation’s invested endowment gifts.
Funding advances opportunities across five Pillars of Prosperity: arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services. The program emphasizes support for individuals of all ages who are spearheading projects and programs that create opportunities, meet pressing needs and unleash local potential. Nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving these communities are invited to apply.
