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 conservation across Appalachian Ohio’s 32 counties, emphasizing watershed restoration, sustainable forestry, and cultural and environmental history.
Key Information: Applicants must be public or nonprofit organizations, or groups fiscally sponsored by a public or nonprofit organization.
Description
The Ora E. Anderson Conservation Fund for Appalachian Ohio, administered through the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, supports conservation activities and programs across the region’s 32 counties. Established in 2007 in honor of naturalist Ora “Andy” Anderson, the fund carries forward his commitment to preserving and enhancing Appalachian Ohio’s natural beauty.
The fund emphasizes watershed restoration, sustainable forest practices, and promotion of the region’s cultural and environmental history. It provides grants and donations for charitable and public purposes benefiting conservation in Appalachian Ohio. These priorities reflect Anderson’s longstanding work as a conservation advocate, nature educator, and supporter of the region’s forests and nature preserves.
