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The African American Community Fund (AACF) is a grant program administered by the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio that funds Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit and public organizations across Appalachian Ohio's 32 counties. Awards support projects in five focus areas: arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services.
Emphasis is placed on projects that create tangible opportunities and meet pressing needs within African American communities. Funding requests typically range from $500 to $5,000, though larger amounts may be considered for high-impact proposals. In 2025, AACF awarded over $32,000 in total grants.
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African American Community Fund accepting 2026 grant applications - Foundation for Appalachian Ohio African American Community Fund accepting 2026 grant applications Funding available for Black-led, Black-serving organizations in Appalachian Ohio NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The African American Community Fund (AACF), with the support of its donors and in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), is accepting grant applications from Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit and public organizations serving Appalachian Ohio’s 32 counties.
AACF will award grants that advance opportunities across five areas essential to flourishing communities: 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 within Appalachian Ohio’s African American communities. Funding requests should be between $500 and $5,000, but larger requests may be considered based on potential impact. Additional information and the 2026 grant application are available at www.
AppalachianOhio. org/AACF/grant-opportunities . Applications must be submitted online by Tuesday, March 24.
Gifts to AACF’s endowment fund are invested, and the earnings generated from those investments fund the grants AACF awards each year. In 2025, AACF, one of FAO’s 15 affiliate foundation partners, awarded more than $32,000 in grant funding to support projects and programs serving the region’s African American communities. To learn more about AACF and how to support its work, visit www.
AppalachianOhio. org/AACF , email AACF@ffao. org or call 740.
753. 1111.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit and public organizations serving Appalachian Ohio's 32 counties. Focus areas: arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500-$5,000 (larger requests considered). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was March 24, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
African American Community Fund is funded by Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.