Support for Selma
Investing in Liberty Perry/Selma
The Liberty Perry Selma Town Endowment Fund was established in 2012 to ensure resources are available to benefit the local community. A committee of volunteers who live or work in Liberty or Perry Townships reviews grant requests that are focused on the local community. Donations may be directed to the Liberty-Perry Selma Town Endowment to grow the fund and increase future grantmaking.
Grants in Action
Campers explore the science of light and an array of illuminating inventions to engineer their own one-of-a-kind Glow Box display.
Grantee: National Inventors Hall of Fame
Camp Invention: Learning to be Inventors
This summer, 70 elementary-aged children became inventors at Camp Invention. Hosted by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, the week-long camp focuses on creativity and innovation. The camp took place at Selma Elementary School. Campers were guided through real-world challenges and the process of inventing solutions. They used creative thinking, prototyping, trial and error, evaluation, and presentation.
The Community Foundation awarded a $5,211.10 grant through the Community Grants program to support the 2024 summer camp. Funding was provided by the Liberty-Perry Selma Town Endowment Fund, The Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation, the Linda and Connie Gregory Fund, and the Faye Wingate Fund. The Liberty Perry Selma Town Endowment Fund Committee was enthusiastic about the program. While the camp was open to students from across Delaware County, the location provided Selma families with a summer program close to home.
Campers combine athletics, design, invention, and business for the win by creating their own unique sports ball game.
Camp Invention furthers the National Inventors Hall of Fame’s mission to honor those whose inventions have made the world a better place. Inductees’ stories inspire the next generation, advance the spirit of entrepreneurship, and ensure American ingenuity continues to thrive in the hands of coming generations.
Camp Invention also incorporates leadership building for older students. This year, middle school students served as Leaders-in-Training, assisting younger campers in their invention-creation. Licensed teachers, alongside the Leaders-in-Training, led campers through activities to practice skills as inventors.
Community Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations serving Muncie and Delaware County. 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. The Liberty Perry Selma Town Endowment Fund is one of many funds used to award Community Grants.
Grant History
Since 2015, the Liberty Perry Selma Town Endowment Fund has awarded the following grants:
| Grantee | Project | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Selma Athletic League | Baseball diamond improvements | 2015 |
| Liberty-Perry Alumni Association | Drums for Liberty-Perry Schools | 2016 |
| Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department | CO4 Gas Detector | 2017 |
| Liberty-Perry Alumni Association | Selma School Historic Marker | 2018 |
| Liberty Perry School Corporation | To Encourage Students to Try Fruits and Vegetables | 2018 |
| BY5 Early Childhood Initiative, Inc. | Kickoff to Kindergarten | 2019 |
| Selma Athletic League | Operations Support | 2019 |
| Selma Athletic League | Park benches | 2020 |
| Town of Selma | Mower Trailer | 2021 |
| Liberty Perry School Corporation | Ropin' Raiders | 2021 |
| Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department | Equipment Updates | 2022 |
| Selma Athletic League | Facility updates | 2022 |
| The Compass Church | The Compass Community Garden | 2023 |
| Selma Athletic League | League Equipment for the players | 2023 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame, Inc. | Camp Invention STEM, Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program | 2023 |
Make a Gift
Liberty Perry/Selma residents, and other caring community members, are invited to make a gift to help grow this fund. Donations can be made online or by mailing directly to The Community Foundation. If sent by mail, please note the Liberty Perry Selma Town Endowment Fund.
Online
Donations can be made online at cfmdin.org/give.
By Mail
Donations can be mailed to:
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County
PO Box 807
Muncie, IN 47308
Apply for Grants
Grants from the Liberty Perry Selma Town Endowment Fund are awarded as part of the Foundation’s Community Grants program. Applicants will submit an initial request to apply. Following the submission of an initial request, Foundation staff will follow up to learn more and provide guidance on the next steps. If appropriate, the initial request will be approved, and a grant application requested by staff.
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