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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.
Based on current listing details, 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. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $500-$5,000 (larger requests considered) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 24, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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African American Community Fund Grants is a grant from the African American Community Fund (AACF), in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, that funds Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit and public organizations in Appalachian Ohio. Grants advance opportunities in arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services. Funding requests should be between $500 and $5,000, though larger amounts may be considered based on impact. In 2025, AACF awarded more than $32,000 in grants. Eligible applicants are nonprofits and public organizations serving Appalachian Ohio's 32 counties, with a focus on African American communities.
African American Legacy Fund Rapid Response Grant is a grant from the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona that funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Southern Arizona whose programming directly benefits the Black and African American community. Grants of $5,000 to $10,000 provide unrestricted operating support and flexible working capital. This one-time, off-cycle Rapid Response Grant in 2026 prioritizes nonprofits not previously funded by the African American Legacy Fund. Applications were open April 14 through May 15, 2026. Eligible organizations must be based south of the Gila River in Southern Arizona and in good standing as 501(c)(3) nonprofits.