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Funding available for projects advancing conservation, environmental stewardship - Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Funding available for projects advancing conservation, environmental stewardship Applications open for research, community and innovation grants as well as fellowships Thanks to a transformative $5 million investment from the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD), funding is available to support community projects, scholarships, fellowships, research and innovation in the areas of conservation and environmental stewardship.
“We’re grateful to the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District for its game-changing investment in our region’s permanent capacity to advance conservation and environmental stewardship,” said Cara Dingus Brook, FAO president and CEO. “MWCD’s gift is the largest environmental stewardship endowment the Foundation has received to date, and it represents a significant investment in the well-being of our people and communities.
” In addition to giving financially, MWCD will also lend its deep expertise in the areas of environmental stewardship and conservation. “We believe that partnerships between groups are crucial to advancing sustainability and environmental stewardship in Appalachia,” said Craig Butler, MWCD executive director.
“By working together, we can leverage our collective resources and expertise to create a more significant impact and support a diverse range of projects and initiatives, from local community efforts to large-scale research and innovation. ” A total of $125,000 in grant funding is available within the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio and seven additional counties served by MWCD.
It’s possible because of MWCD’s gift – and other gifts from generous donors who helped to establish FAO’s Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity Fund, including Nicolozakes Trucking & Construction Inc., Ohio CAT and American Electric Power. Community grants to support locally driven projects that preserve and enhance our natural environment.
Public and nonprofit organizations as well as individuals or groups working with a fiscal sponsor are eligible to apply. Scholarships to support individuals seeking degrees or continuing education in ecology, forestry, wildlife ecology or related natural resource fields, as well as skilled trades, vocational and technical training in fields that integrate and support green energy technology, sustainable agriculture and land stewardship.
Fellowships to provide two years of support (including a financial stipend and mentorship) for individuals who pioneer positive change through projects that address environmental challenges and promote biodiversity conservation. Innovation grants to invest in new and creative approaches that result in environmental good while encouraging environmental stewardship.
Research grants to support studies that address critical gaps in our understanding of our diverse ecosystems and contribute to the conservation and enhancement of aquatic biodiversity and healthy habitats. Additional information and funding applications are available at www. AppalachianOhio.
org/EnvironmentalStewardship . FAO’s Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity brings donors and doers together to ensure the people of Appalachian Ohio can experience our region’s natural beauty, both today and for generations to come. To date, the Environmental Stewardship Pillar has invested more than $1.
6 million in grants and scholarships throughout Appalachian Ohio.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local Trout Unlimited chapters can apply for grants for habitat restoration projects in partnership with private landowners. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Notice 20260511-PCS runs $50,000 to $500,000 with no cost share — Level 1 planning, Level 2 implementation, Level 3 multi-organization implementation at roughly two awards per deadline. The application materials went live August 31. The exclusion list is longer than the eligibility list, and a nonresponsive application is rejected before review.
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