Grants Available for African American Communities in Appalachia

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The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and the African American Community Fund invite nonprofit and government organizations to submit grants for a program or project serving African American communities in Appalachian Ohio's 32 counties.
The I'm a Child of Appalachia(r) Fund will award grants up to $10,000.

Grants will be available starting Sept. 7, 2021. For additional information and applications, go to www.AppalachianOhio.org/AACF. Deadline for submissions is October, 12. Read the Entire Article

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