Applications for 2023 SPCAEF funding are due April 15.

CORNING, Ohio – The Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund (SPCAEF) will be accepting applications for its 2023 grants from March 15 through April 15.

Southern Perry County organizations and schools are invited to apply for grants to fund programs in the community that promote academic excellence and educational enrichment opportunities. Previous grant funding has been used to advance arts and cultural programming, historic preservation, and classroom enrichment activities and

resources.

“Established in 1987, the Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund serves our community by creating resources that promote learning experiences throughout the Southern Local School District,” said Missy Jones of the SPCAEF board. “We’ve grown to include 23 donor-established funds that provide grants and scholarships that have long-lasting benefits for our residents and the greater community.” SPCAEF partners with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio to provide scholarships and community grants.

Information and 2023 grant applications are available at

www.AppalachianOhio.org/SouthernPerry and in the Career and College Readiness Office at Miller High School. You can also email missy.jones@southernlocal.org to receive a copy.

Applications may be emailed to

rhawk@ffao.org must be postmarked by April 15 and/or mailed (with a postmark by April 15,

2023) to

SPCAEF-FAO

35 Public Square

Nelsonville, OH 45764.

For more information, visit www.AppalachianOhio.org or call FAO at 740.753.1111.

About the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is a regional community foundation serving the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio. A 501(c)(3) public charity, the Foundation creates opportunities for Appalachian Ohio’s people and communities by inspiring and supporting

philanthropy. For more information, visit www.AppalachianOhio.org and follow FAO on Facebook and Instagram.