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Community Foundation Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients – Charles Behrman, John Daly, Kimberly Duenas, Dametrius Hall, Ava Papai, Gretchen Moore, Sophia Ribblett, and Lily Yang
$340K Awarded to Community Organizations
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $340,000 in Community Grants during the second quarter of 2023, including a $25,000 grant to Project Leadership to support the cost of operations. A similar grant last year supported programs, including Scholar Success Program labs at Muncie Central, pictured.
Community Foundation Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients – Zion Bricker, Josie Byrd, Hailey Conner, Lauren Luce, Katelynn Martin, Hanzala Reshtya, Ali Smith, and Brynn Wright.
2022 Philanthropic Snapshot
The Community Foundation, as convener of The Funders Forum Collaborative, has put together a Philanthropic Snapshot to share the extensive list of community funders and their grantmaking in 2022.
Community Foundation Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients – Kadence Aikin, Kingston Browning, Maela Cole, Kyson Craycraft, Emma Day, Kaitie Denney, Missy Riegle, and Logan Walker.
Gary W. Addison Scholarship Fund
The Gary W. Addison Scholarship Fund was created in 2010 in order to financially assist a Delaware County high school graduate planning to major in K-12 education.
Michael and Jacqueline Johnston
When it comes to giving back to their community, Mike and Jackie Johnston take a targeted approach. Their target – education.
Robert P. Bell Grants Awarded
Three local teachers were awarded grants totaling $1,693.29 from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County in April through the Robert P. Bell Education Grants Program.
New Staff - March 2023
In March, The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County welcomed Molly Harty as Community Partner for Program and Nonprofit Relations.
Support for Albany
The Albany Fund, in memory of the Frazee Family, was established in 2022. The fund will support programs and projects that benefit residents in the town of Albany, Indiana.
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.