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

September 9, 2025 | September 8, 2026

Typical awards: $500–$5,000 per grant; total awarded in 2025 was $29,775 across 14 grants.

Annual grants supporting projects and programs that benefit Noble County residents and communities, awarded to nonprofits, schools, and public organizations.

--- ## Description The Noble County Community Foundation, in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, offers annual grants to support projects and programs that benefit residents and communities of Noble County, Ohio. Grants are awarded to nonprofits, schools, and public organizations, as well as groups working in fiscal agent partnership with eligible organizations. Funding aims to advance opportunities across five key areas: arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services. Emphasis is placed on supporting initiatives that create opportunities, meet pressing needs, and unleash the potential within Noble County. --- ## Due Dates - September 9, 2025: Full application / closing date for the 2025 grant cycle - September 8, 2026: Full application / closing date for the 2026 grant cycle The application period typically opens in late July and closes in early September each year. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant requests are between $500 and $5,000. - Larger requests may be considered if the potential impact is significant. - In 2025, a total of $29,775 was awarded across 14 grants. - The number of awards and total funding may vary annually based on the endowment’s earnings and donor contributions. --- ## Eligibility - Nonprofit organizations, schools, and public organizations serving Noble County are eligible. - Groups working in fiscal agent partnership with an eligible nonprofit or public organization may also apply. - Projects must directly benefit Noble County residents and communities. - Funding supports a wide range of activities in arts and culture, education, health and human services, environmental stewardship, and economic/community development. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online through the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s grant portal. - The application period generally opens in late July and closes in early September. - Applicants must provide detailed information about their project, its impact, and budget. - Additional application materials and instructions are available on the [grant opportunity page](https://appalachianohio.org/grant/noble-county-community-foundation-grants/). - Award announcements are typically made in December. --- ## Additional Information - The Noble County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. - Grant recipients in recent years include schools, health organizations, food pantries, historical societies, and youth leadership groups. - The program prioritizes projects that address community needs, promote opportunity, and demonstrate measurable impact. --- ## External Links - [Noble County Community Foundation Grants Information](https://appalachianohio.org/grant/noble-county-community-foundation-grants/) - [Noble County Community Foundation Main Page](https://appalachianohio.org/noble/) - [Current Grant Opportunities](https://appalachianohio.org/noble/opportunities/grant-opportunities/) - [Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Grants Overview](https://appalachianohio.org/opportunities/grants/grant-opportunities/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |------------------------|----------------------|---------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Foundation for Appalachian Ohio | info@ffao.org | 740-753-1111 | [Contact FAO](https://appalachianohio.org/contact/) |

Noble County Community Foundation grants

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