The Innovation Grant Program invests in new and creative approaches that deliver positive environmental outcomes while encouraging environmental stewardship.
Donor Name: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO)
State: Ohio
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Possibilities include areas such as upcycling materials or developing approaches to harmonize energy, economics, environment and health. FAO will also consider strategic initiatives and planning for communities leveraging larger funds. Innovation grants can support pilot projects that increase the region’s capacity to improve air quality; water quality; green energy generation, storage and adoption; and diesel emission reduction.
Focus Areas
- Foster greater community involvement (schools, nonprofits, businesses, etc.) in sustainable initiatives and projects with high impact across multiple sectors, including energy, economics, environment and health.
- Support innovative projects that focus on developing new or improving upon existing methods for reducing and redesigning materials, driving forward-thinking solutions that benefit communities and the environment.
- Strengthen the ability of local organizations to secure substantial funding from state, federal and national programs. Increasing access to these resources will amplify the impact of projects focused on large-scale and innovative approaches to cleaner air, cleaner water, green energy adoption and diesel emission reduction.
Funding Information
At least $20,000 is available to award.
Eligibility Criteria
- Public and nonprofit organizations and individuals or groups working with a fiscal sponsor may apply.
- The goal is to build and support environmental stewardship in Appalachian Ohio and across the Muskingum Watershed. As a result, priority will be given to projects led by organizations headquartered in Appalachian Ohio.
- Organizations headquartered outside the Muskingum Watershed and FAO service areas may apply but will need a local sponsor based within one of the counties listed below.
- 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.
