The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, in partnership with the Longaberger Family Foundation, is accepting grant applications to support K-12 civics education opportunities for public school students in Appalachian Ohio.
Donor Name: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO)
State: Ohio
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/14/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding is available to support projects and programs that help Appalachian Ohio youth develop the knowledge and skills they need to become informed and engaged community members. Some examples of projects supported previously by this grant program include:
- A student-led podcast featuring civic leaders
- Student participation in Model United Nations and Youth in Government conferences, National History Day events and mock trial competitions
- A fellowship program that places high school students in local government offices to learn about public service
- A service-learning project through which students cleaned gravestones of community founders
- Development of civics education literature, lesson plans and experiential learning opportunities for various grade levels.
Funding Information
Grant requests should be between $500 and $5,000, although awards up to $10,000 will be considered based on potential impact. At least $30,000 in funding is available for this application cycle.
Eligibility Criteria
Public schools, educators, students, A 501(c)(3) public charity and public and nonprofit organizations serving K-12 students across Appalachian Ohio’s 32 counties are eligible to apply for this funding. Young people are encouraged to participate in – or even lead – the application process in collaboration with trusted adults and eligible organizations.
For more information, visit FAO.
