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Investing in Libraries as Community Builders grants

Offered by Foundation for Appalachian Ohio

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Who can apply
Public libraries based in Appalachian Ohio's 32 counties.
How much
Up to $20,000Up to $20,000 per library; total of $250,000 available across all awards.
By when
Closed Oct 22Opens September 10, 2026Applications accepted Thursday, Sept. 10, through Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. Late or incomplete proposals will not be considered. Funded project activities must be completed by July 31, 2027.
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Checked Oct 17, 2026

About this grant

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, in partnership with the Trust for Civic Life, awards grants of up to $20,000 to public libraries in Appalachian Ohio's 32 counties to support 'civic experiments' that advance civic health by bringing residents together, fostering community connections, and encouraging collaboration on local challenges. A total of $250,000 is available.

Eligibility details

  • Notes: Eligible public libraries must be based in the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio: Adams, Ashtabula, Athens, Belmont, Brown, Carroll, Clermont, Columbiana, Coshocton, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mahoning, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Vinton and Washington.
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