Grant funding available for Black-led, Black-serving organizations in Appalachian Ohio
The African American Community Fund (AACF) in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is accepting grant applications from Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit and public organizations serving Appalachian Ohio’s 32 counties.
The 2024 application period for grant funding opens July 30 and closes Sept. 10.
AACF will award grants that advance opportunities across five areas of need: 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 of Appalachian Ohio’s African American community.
Funding requests should be between $500 and $5,000, but larger requests may be considered based on potential impact. Additional information and the 2024 grant application are available at www.AppalachianOhio.org/AACF.
Earnings from charitable giving to AACF are reinvested in Appalachian Ohio’s African American community through annual grants that meet the community’s greatest needs and most promising opportunities. In 2023, AACF, with support from the AEP Foundation and the U.S. Bank Foundation, awarded 31 grants – including 10 capacity-building grants – to advance projects and programs serving the region’s African American community.
To learn more about the African American Community Fund and how to support its work and receive matching funds for your gift, visit www.AppalachianOhio.org/AACF, email HYPERLINK AACF@ffao.org or call (740) 753-1111.
About the African American Community Fund: The African American Community Fund was established at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio in January 2020. The Fund was founded by and for the Black community as one way to create opportunities for African Americans in Appalachian Ohio. The Fund is overseen by a steering committee composed of Ernest A. Bynum, Rosetta Carter, Dr. Tee Ford-Ahmed, Lawrence Funderburke, John Jackson, Ruth Lomax, Ken Mason, Dr. Michele Reynolds and Ralph Smithers Jr. For more information about the African American Community Fund, visit www.AppalachianOhio.org/AACF.
About the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio: The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is a regional community foundation serving the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio. A 501(c)(3) public charity, the Foundation creates opportunities for Appalachian Ohio’s people and communities by inspiring and supporting philanthropy. For more information, visit www.AppalachianOhio.org and follow FAO on Facebook and Instagram.
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