The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in partnership with the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville (OHFN), is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) intended to address social, economic, educational, and health challenges faced by young people in Appalachian Ohio.
Donor Name: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO)
State: Ohio
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/16/2022
Grant Size: $5,000- $30,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Given the critical role of childhood development on lifelong wellbeing, FAO’s I’m a Child of Appalachia® Fund through its Health & Human Services Pillar of Prosperity and OHFN are inviting proposals designed to support nonprofit and public organizations focused on building resilience and increasing protective factors for youth in their region.
Examples of protective factors supporting youth include academic success; emotional self-regulation; coping and problem-solving skills; increased self-esteem; supportive relationships with family members; connecting with mentors; physical and psychological safety; or engagement and connections with school, peers, employment, or community – including the ability to connect through technology.
Funding Information
- It is anticipated most funding awards will range between $5,000- $30,000.
- The grant period will begin May 1, 2022 and will conclude April 30, 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofit and public organizations in all 32 Appalachian Ohio counties are eligible to submit project proposals meeting the following criteria:
- Funding will be used to promote programming focused on building resiliency for youth (pre-school age through age 18).
- Priority will be given to organizations focused on young people who experience risk factors that jeopardize their ability to thrive and achieve, especially during times when protective factors are needed the most, especially during out-of-school time.
- Funding will be used to support an organization’s efforts to develop, expand and/or improve the quality of youth resiliency programming.
For more information, visit Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO).