The Perry County Connectivity Fund supports nonprofit and public organizations whose projects use internet connectivity to improve quality of life in Perry County.
Donor Name: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
State: Ohio
County:
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/02/2023
Size of the Grant: $500 and $5,000
Details:
Funding Information
$10,000 is available for projects serving people who live in Perry County. Awards will typically range between $500 and $5,000, though larger requests will be considered based on impact.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit and public organizations serving Perry County in Appalachian Ohio are invited to submit project proposals to the Perry County Connectivity Fund, part of the Ohio Connectivity Family of Funds, that use internet connectivity to improve quality of life locally.
- Prospective applicants are encouraged to submit creative and innovative projects that use internet connectivity to address challenges and gaps Perry County community members face.
- Consideration will be given to projects utilizing internet connectivity to improve quality of life across all five of FAO’s Pillar of Prosperity, including: Arts & Culture, Community & Economic Development, Education, Environmental Stewardship, and Health and Human Services.
Potential use of funds might include, but are not limited to:
- Educational programs that advance digital literacy;
- Using technology to reduce social isolation and loneliness among senior citizens;
- Leveraging telehealth to provide greater access to care;
- Preserving and sharing local history through technology;
- Improving access to the arts through technology; and
- Utilizing technology to advance new economic opportunities.
For more information, visit Perry County Connectivity Fund.
