The Research Grant supports research that addresses gaps in ecosystem services, planning and flood resilience and emphasizes innovative monitoring and integrated watershed management.
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:
This program recognizes the important role research plays in informing conservation and sustainable watershed management strategies.
Focus Areas
- Flood resilience
- Watershed monitoring, analysis and management applications
- Application of innovative technologies and methodologies
- Collaborative research partnerships across disciplines and sectors
- Ecosystem services
Funding Information
FAO will consider funding requests between $5,000 and $50,000 per project, and at least $150,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Public and nonprofit organizations and academic institutions, as well as groups operating in fiscal sponsorship with others who are conducting research within the Muskingum Watershed and Appalachian Ohio regions, are eligible to apply. Projects will be evaluated on their scientific merit and ability to foster collaboration among stakeholders. Proposals that contribute significantly to protecting and improving water quality or enhance ecological health and biodiversity will be ranked higher.
- 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 that focus on the Muskingum Watershed. 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.
