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Robert P. Bell Grants Awarded
– Five local teachers were awarded grants totaling $1,973.96 from The Community Foundation in February through the Robert P. Bell Education Grants Program. Pictured, East Washington Academy fifth-graders visualize the interaction between the earth's spheres, a project funded by a Bell Grant.
$974K Awarded to Community Organizations
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $974,435 in Community Grants during the first quarter of 2023, including a $35,000 grant to Cardinal Greenway Inc. to support the cost of operations. Pictured, bicyclists gather at the Cardinal Greenway Depot for a ride on the trail.
Nominate a Visionary Board Member
Now accepting nominations for the David Sursa Leadership Award, which award rewards, recognizes, and encourages extraordinary leadership by a nonprofit board member in Delaware County.
$3.72 Million Granted in 2022
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $3,720,056 in grants and scholarships to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Delaware County, Ind. in 2022
Scholarship Applications Open
Delaware County high school seniors and current college students can apply for scholarships through March 1.
$265K awarded in November and December
Grants totaling $264,953 were awarded from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County to benefit the community between November and December 2022.
New Staff - December 2022
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County welcomed two new staff members in December, growing the team to nine.
Lilly Scholars Announced
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County is pleased to announce the 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients are Dray Caldwell, Yorktown High School, and Brynn Wright, Cowan Jr./Sr. High School.
Funders Forum Supports Homeownership
Public, private, and corporate foundations, along with service club funders in Delaware County, have come together to pool knowledge, experiences, and resources to collectively impact homeownership in the community.
Foundation to Relocate
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County will have a new address beginning later this month - 302 E. Jackson St.
$380K awarded in September and October
Grants totaling $380,809 were awarded to benefit the community between September and October 2022. Pictured, Urban Light CDC's Lighthouse Recovery Home Graduate, Emily, is being congratulated after her graduation. Urban Light was awarded a grant from the Maxon Foundation Fund to support this program.
Grants Awarded June-August 2022
Grants totaling $686,726 were awarded from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County to benefit the community between June and August 2022.
