$614K Awarded in Second Quarter
Community Grants totaling $580K Awarded
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $614,415 in Community Grants this week.
Community Grants provide nonprofit organizations serving Muncie and Delaware County the opportunity to apply for funding to support their work. Grants are awarded to address the broad needs of Muncie and Delaware County.
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 26 Community Grants totaling $614,415 during the second quarter of 2026.
PathStone Corporation received $30,000 to support housing counseling initiatives to assist community members, like Edith, pictured, in obtaining stable housing.
America’s Hometown Band (Muncie Municipal Band) received $5,000 for the “Stage and Screen” concert at Westside Park. This grant was funded by the Harry and Janet Kitselman Fund.
Animal Rescue Fund received $15,000 for the spay/neuter program, the low-income pet food pantry, and the rebuilding of the cat shelter. This grant was funded by the Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation and Nancy J. Smith Fund.
Cardinal Greenways received $25,000 for the general operations of the Cardinal and White River Greenways. This grant is year two of a three-year commitment totaling $75,000. This grant was funded by the Stefan and Joan Anderson Unrestricted Fund, Ball Corporation Community Betterment Fund, Gordon and Pam Cox Fund, Mike and Cathy Galliher Fund, Mary Jane Sursa Fund, and Wayne E. and Carolyn K. Thomas Fund.
Classroom Connections of ECI received $18,000 in core mission support to advance its mission of providing essential classroom tools to underserved teachers and students, ensuring teachers can teach and learners can learn. This grant was funded by the 5000th Charitable Fund, Inc. Fund, Forrest L. and Mary E. Bowers Family Legacy Fund, William and Juanita Bruns Fund, Trent and Karen Dowling Fund, Harry and Janet Kitselman Fund, Francis Lafferty Fund, John and Katherine Littler Fund, Mutual Legacy Fund, Casey and Jennifer Stanley Family Fund, and David and Mary Jane Sursa Fund.
Daleville Salem Township Fire Territory received $3,500 for a fire inspector training program. This grant was funded by the Terhune Fund.
Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District received $10,000 for education and outreach related to the Upper Mississinewa River Watershed Management Plan. This is the final year of a three-year commitment totaling $30,000. This grant was funded by the Ball Corporation Community Betterment Fund and the John and Janice Fisher Unrestricted Endowment Fund.
Greater Muncie Economic Development Corporation received $110,000 in core mission support to sustain and enhance the economic growth, vitality, and global competitiveness of Muncie and Delaware County as a superior business location. This grant was funded by the Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation, Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Fund, William and Margaret Dutton Fund, Beulah M. Frogge Fund, Julian and Suzanne Gresham Fund, and Mutual Legacy Fund.
Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Company Women’s Auxiliary received $5,000 to support a no-cost CPR and First Responder certification program. This grant was funded by the Terhune Fund.
Heart of Indiana United Way received $40,000 to support its current campaign. This grant was funded by the Mutual Legacy Fund.
Muncie Scholar House received $25,000 to support essential programming as it provides parents with the support and stability they need to focus on their education while raising a family. This grant was funded by the Louisa and Waldo Beebe Unrestricted Endowment Fund, KAKATU Foundation/David and Joanna Meeks Fund, and Mutual Legacy Fund.
Innovation Connector received $20,000 for a community-wide podcast studio. This grant was funded by the Bassett Family Fund, Ric and Lisa Dwenger Family Fund, Mark and Molly Ervin Fund, Gayle and Jeannine Harrold Fund, J. Richard and Elizabeth Pogue Marshall Unrestricted Endowment Fund, Old National Bank Fund, Ontario Systems-Wil Davis and Ron Fauquher Fund, Kent Shuff and Steve Fennimore Fund, Daniel and Catharine Stewart Fund, and Gary and Amy Thomas Fund.
Ivy Tech Foundation received $20,000 for the entrepreneurial program to transition from a certificate program to an associate degree program. This is the final year of a three-year commitment totaling $60,000. This grant was funded by the Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation, Stefan and Joan Anderson Unrestricted Fund, Bassett Family Fund, Linda and Connie Gregory Fund, and Jim and Mary Rosema Fund.
John Frank Football League received $10,000 to purchase youth football equipment. This grant was funded by the Harry and Janet Kitselman Fund and Mutual Legacy Fund.
Muncie Arts and Culture Council received $55,000 for core mission support to champion arts and culture in the community. This is year two of a three-year commitment totaling $165,000.[KS3][AK4] This grant was funded by the Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation, The Endowment for the Arts Fund, John and Janice Fisher Quality Place Endowment Fund, and Charles and Claudia Sursa Unrestricted Endowment Fund.
Muncie Civic Theatre received $50,000 in operational support as it expands its programming to enrich the community through theatre performance, education, and outreach. This grant was funded by the Michael and Carolyn Grieves Fund, Heeter Family Fund, Jane E. Hughes Fund, KAKATU Foundation/David and Joanna Meeks Fund, Mutual Legacy Fund, Robert and Janet Stratton Fund, David and Mary Jane Sursa Fund, and Faye Wingate Fund.
Muncie Community Schools received $3,420 to support student participation in a summer basketball camp. This grant was funded by the Harry and Janet Kitselman Fund.
Muncie Downtown Development Partnership received $25,000 in core mission support to create a downtown environment that results in sustainable economic and cultural growth. This is the first year of a three-year commitment totaling $75,000. This grant was funded by the Gordon and Pam Cox Fund, John and Janice Fisher Quality of Place Endowment Fund, Ontario Systems-Wil Davis and Ron Fauquher Fund, and Faye Wingate Fund.
Muncie Land Bank received $25,000 in operations support to acquire abandoned and blighted property, preserve it, and provide it to the public for strategic redevelopment. This grant was funded by the Mutual Legacy Fund.
PathStone Corporation received $30,000 for housing counseling initiatives. This grant was funded by the Pat and Jane Botts Fund, Edgar Faulkner Sr./Ermal S. Roundtree Fund, Linda and Connie Gregory Fund, Leap Managed IT Fund, Michael O. and Nicole T. Lunsford Fund, Jon and Barbara Moll Fund, Jim and Mary Rosema Fund, and Steven and Barbara Smith Fund.
Recovery Café Muncie received $30,000 to support operations that create community and provide an environment that supports recovery. This grant was funded by the Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation, Esther Ball Fund, Jane Harrell Buckles Fund, Mutual Legacy Fund, and Jeanne and John Smith Fund.
Shafer Leadership Academy received $10,000 for core mission support to provide inclusive leadership development so that people, organizations, and communities reach their full potential. This is the second of a three-year $30,000 commitment. This grant was funded by the Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation, Jane Harrell Buckles Fund, and John and Janice Fisher Unrestricted Endowment Fund.
TeenWorks, Inc. received $25,000 for teen wages for Muncie teens participating in TeenWorks’ summer program. This is the second year of a three-year $75,000 commitment. This grant was funded by the Maxon Foundation Fund.
Town of Selma received $1,000 for new chairs in the town meeting room. This grant was funded by the Liberty Perry Selma Town Endowment Fund.
Urban Light Community Development Corporation received $30,000 in flexible operations funding and neighborhood revitalization and engagement programming. This grant was funded by the Bassett Family Fund, Gordon and Pam Cox Fund, and Maxon Foundation Fund.
White River Orchestra received $4,500 for the 2026 concert season. This grant was funded by the Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation.
Yorktown Friends of the Library received $8,995 to tint large windows. This grant was funded by the Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation, Mutual Legacy Fund, and Town of Yorktown Endowment 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 $100 million, the Foundation has distributed nearly $80 million in grants and scholarships to date.