The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is accepting applications for its Environmental Stewardship Pillar Fellowships.
Donor Name: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO)
State: Ohio
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
Fellowships provide to support for individuals who pioneer positive change through projects that address environmental challenges and promote biodiversity conservation. Fellows are supported as they engage communities in educational initiatives related to sustainability and environmental stewardship. They seek to invest in fellows who will pilot new methodologies, develop scalable solutions and ultimately shift existing patterns in environmental stewardship.
Focus Areas
- Biodiversity conservation: Initiatives focused on protecting and restoring native flora and fauna, preserving habitats and enhancing ecological resilience in the Appalachian region
- Environmental education: Programs that promote awareness, knowledge and stewardship of the environment among community members, youth and other stakeholders
- Sustainable practices: Projects that demonstrate renewable resource management, promote renewable energy adoption or advance sustainable eco-friendly agricultural practices
- Community engagement: Efforts to empower local communities in science based environmental decision-making, foster partnerships and build capacity for long-term conservation benefits
Funding Information
Up to $20,000.
Grant Period
2 years
Eligibility Criteria
- They are accepting nominations for individuals seeking funding to advance new initiatives or significantly expand ongoing efforts related to environmental stewardship. Nominations should be for activities performed beyond paid positions, reflecting an individual’s commitment to environmental efforts in their community or through volunteer work.
- Nominees do not have to be based in the counties served by the Muskingum Watershed or in Appalachian Ohio; however, project work and impact must occur in these counties. Priority will be given to projects led by applicants in Appalachian Ohio. The goal is to build and support environmental stewardship in the region.
- Eligible counties: Adams, Ashland, Ashtabula, Athens, Belmont, Brown, Carroll, Clermont, Columbiana, Coshocton, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Knox, Lawrence, Licking, Mahoning, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pike, Richland, Ross, Scioto, Summit, Stark, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Vinton, Washington and Wayne.
For more information, visit FAO.
