Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund Accepting 2026 Grant Applications

Grants available to support projects and activities in Appalachian Ohio that improve quality of life.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 8:00am

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The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is accepting applications for 2026 grants available through the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio. The fund supports nonprofit and public organizations across the 32-county region, with an emphasis on areas like education, regional networking, support for community leaders, and fulfillment of basic needs.

Why it matters

The Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund was created to continue the legacy of Myers, a stalwart champion for Appalachian Ohio who advocated for the region and generated investments to support progress in meeting basic needs and advancing economic growth. The fund aims to unleash the collective potential within Appalachian Ohio by encouraging and supporting philanthropy.

The details

Grant applications must be submitted online by Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and funding requests should not exceed $1,000. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio works in partnership with 14 geographic affiliate foundations and the regionwide African American Community Fund to support philanthropy and opportunities throughout the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio.

  • The 2026 grant application deadline is Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

The players

Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO)

A 501(c)(3) public charity and regional community foundation serving the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio, working in partnership with 14 geographic affiliate foundations and the regionwide African American Community Fund.

Donald R. Myers

A stalwart champion for Appalachian Ohio who served as executive director of the Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Alliance and president of the Eastern Ohio Development Alliance (EODA), advocating for the region and generating investments to support progress.

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The takeaway

The Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund continues the legacy of a passionate advocate for Appalachian Ohio, providing grants to support projects and activities that improve quality of life in the region and unleash its collective potential through philanthropy.