The Hocking County Community Fund, with support from the donors and in partnership with Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), awards grants to nonprofits, schools and public organizations for projects and programs benefiting Hocking County residents and communities.
Donor Name: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO)
State: Ohio
County: Hocking County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
HCCF will award grants that advance opportunities across five areas essential to flourishing communities: arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services. Emphasis is on supporting individuals of all ages who are spearheading projects and programs that create opportunities, meet pressing needs and unleash the potential within Hocking County.
Donor generosity fuels the investments to improve health, create educational opportunities, advance economic development and environmental stewardship, and provide access to arts and cultural experiences.
Funding Information
Funding requests should be between $500 and $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit and public organizations serving Hocking County, as well as groups working in fiscal agent partnership with a nonprofit or public organization, are eligible to apply.
- Nonprofit organizations include 501(c) organizations under the Internal Revenue Code. Public organizations include public school districts, higher education institutions, government subdivisions like municipalities and other entities that are audited through the Auditor of State.
- Groups that do not have either status but are working in fiscal sponsorship with either a nonprofit or public entity are eligible to apply but will be asked to identify the specific fiscal sponsor.
- Priority will be given to projects led by organizations headquartered in Appalachian Ohio, but organizations outside of the region serving Appalachian Ohio counties are also eligible to apply.
For more information, visit FAO.
