Community Grants totaling $164K Awarded 

The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $164,406 in Community Grants this week.

Community Grants provide nonprofit organizations serving Muncie and Delaware County with the opportunity to apply for funding to support their work. Grants are awarded to address the broad needs of Muncie and Delaware County in arts and culture, community betterment, economic development, education, and human services.

Organizations interested in applying for funding are encouraged to connect with the Foundation's Program and Nonprofit Relations team. Through these conversations, Foundation staff and volunteers develop a deeper understanding of the needs within the community, identify resources and support beyond grantmaking, and provide nonprofits more time to focus on their mission work.

Community Grants are announced quarterly. The Board of Directors of The Community Foundation approved 21 Community Grants totaling $312,509 during the third quarter of 2024.

Action for Animals received $15,000 to prepare rescued cats for adoption and to help in pet emergency medical situations. This grant was awarded from the Ellen Lacey Endowment Fund for Companion Animals.

Ambassadors for God’s Creatures received $15,000 to support the cost of spay and neuter services and vet care services for low-income pet owners. This grant was awarded from the Ellen Lacey Endowment Fund for Companion Animals.

Ball State University received $15,000 to support costs for the Whitely “Literacy for Liberation” Saturday School program. This grant was awarded from the Mutual Legacy Fund.

Christian Ministries of Delaware County received $15,000 to provide rent and utility assistance to clients. This grant was awarded from The Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation and Linda and Connie Gregory Fund.

Eaton Public Library received $1,300 for a circulation desk computer. This grant was awarded from The Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation.

Eastern Indiana Works received $25,000 for career exploration programming with virtual reality headsets. This grant was awarded from the Gary Addison Fund, Stefan and Joan Anderson Unrestricted Fund, Gordon and Pam Cox Fund, Larry Dollison Fund, Mutual Legacy Fund, Jim and Mary Rosema Fund, Wayne E. and Carolyn K. Thomas Fund, and Faye Wingate Fund.

The Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide received $2,500 to provide suicide prevention training. This grant was awarded from The Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation.

Muncie Delaware County Black Chamber of Commerce received $20,000 for an educational training series. This grant was awarded from The Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation, Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Fund, Mid-West Metal Products Fund, Mutual Legacy Fund, and David and Mary Jane Sursa Fund.

Muncie Mission received $32,420 for safety and efficiency upgrades for its processing center. This grant was awarded from The Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation, Gordon and Pam Cox Fund, Maxon Foundation Fund, and Mutual Legacy Fund.

National Inventors Hall of Fame received $7,500 for 2025 Camp Invention hosted at Selma Elementary School. This grant was awarded from The Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation and Liberty Perry Selma Town Endowment Fund.

Reach Yorktown Ministry, Inc. received $1,000 for general support. This grant was awarded from the Town of Yorktown Endowment Fund.

Town of Selma received $715 for holiday lights. This grant was awarded from the Liberty Perry Selma Town Endowment Fund.

Yorktown Elementary School Robotics Club received $2,470 for equipment and competitions. This grant was awarded from the Town of Yorktown Endowment Fund.

Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana received $11,500 for youth music education and private lesson financial assistance. This grant was awarded from the Gordon and Pam Cox Fund, MutualBank Charitable Foundation Fund, and Gary and Amy Thomas Fund.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Grant requests are reviewed and approved quarterly. Community Grants are awarded to fund projects and programs for which there is a demonstrable community benefit in one of the following areas of interest: arts and culture, community betterment, economic development, education, and human services. For more information on Community Grants, contact The Community Foundation at 765.747.7181 or grants@cfmdin.org.

The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County has been serving the local community since 1985, supporting philanthropy, assisting donors in building a permanent source of charitable assets, and investing in initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County. With an endowment of over $93 million, the Foundation has distributed nearly $68 million in grants and scholarships to date.