Community Grants Totaling $164K Awarded
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $164,406 in Community Grants this week. These grants provide nonprofit organizations serving Muncie and Delaware County with funding to support their work in areas such as 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. These conversations help Foundation staff and volunteers better understand community needs, identify resources beyond grantmaking, and allow nonprofits to focus more on their mission.
Community Grants are announced quarterly. In the final quarter of 2024, the Foundation's Board of Directors approved 14 grants totaling $164,406:
Action for Animals: $15,000
To prepare rescued cats for adoption and assist in pet emergency medical situations.
Funded by the Ellen Lacey Endowment Fund for Companion Animals.
Ambassadors for God’s Creatures: $15,000
To support spay/neuter services and vet care for low-income pet owners.
Funded by the Ellen Lacey Endowment Fund for Companion Animals.
Ball State University: $15,000
To support the Whitely “Literacy for Liberation” Saturday School program.
Funded by the Mutual Legacy Fund.
Christian Ministries of Delaware County: $15,000
To provide rent and utility assistance for clients.
Funded by The Unrestricted Fund and Linda and Connie Gregory Fund.
Eaton Public Library: $1,300
For a circulation desk computer.
Funded by The Unrestricted Fund.
Eastern Indiana Works: $25,000
For career exploration programming using virtual reality headsets.
Funded by multiple funds including the Gary Addison Fund and Stefan and Joan Anderson Unrestricted Fund.
Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide: $2,500
For suicide prevention training.
Funded by The Unrestricted Fund.
Muncie Delaware County Black Chamber of Commerce: $20,000
For an educational training series.
Funded by multiple unrestricted and legacy funds.
Muncie Mission: $32,420
For safety and efficiency upgrades to its processing center.
Funded by various unrestricted and foundation funds.
National Inventors Hall of Fame: $7,500
For the 2025 Camp Invention hosted at Selma Elementary School.
Funded by The Unrestricted Fund and Liberty Perry Selma Town Endowment Fund.
Reach Yorktown Ministry, Inc.: $1,000
For general support.
Funded by the Town of Yorktown Endowment Fund.
Town of Selma: $715
For holiday lights.
Funded by the Liberty Perry Selma Town Endowment Fund.
Yorktown Elementary School Robotics Club: $2,470
For equipment and competitions.
Funded by the Town of Yorktown Endowment Fund.
Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana: $11,500
For youth music education and private lesson assistance.
Funded by multiple funds including the MutualBank Charitable Foundation Fund.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with grant requests reviewed quarterly. Grants support projects that demonstrate community benefit in arts, culture, community betterment, economic development, education, and human services.
For more information:
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County
Phone: 765.747.7181 | Email: grants@cfmdin.org