By Kallie Sulanke—
MUNCIE, IN—The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $174,500 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 17 Community Grants totaling $174,500 during the third quarter of 2026.
American Red Cross received $5,000 to provide financial assistance to disaster survivors throughout Delaware County. This grant was funded by the Muncie Power Products Community Impact Fund and Jeanne and John Smith Fund.
BY5 Early Childhood Initiative received $5,000 to support relocation to the Ivy Tech Community College Fishers Building in Muncie. This grant was funded by the Unrestricted Fund of the Community Foundation.
BY5 Early Childhood Initiative also received $8,000 for core mission support as it continues to transform early childhood education. This grant was funded by the Harry and Janet Kitselman Fund.
College Mentors for Kids, Inc. received $12,000 to facilitate one-on-one mentorships between college students and elementary students. This grant was funded by the Derron and Charity Bishop Fund, Brandon Hamilton and Sara Shade Hamilton Fund, John C. Kelly and Marcia Ressler Kelly Fund, Laura Stanley Keppler Fund, Todd and Janie Murray Family Fund, Jim and Mary Rosema Fund, Daniel and Lynne Stallings Fund, Alexander T. and Kallie Kiger Sulanke Fund, Charles and Claudia Sursa Unrestricted Endowment Fund, Wayne E. and Carolyn K. Thomas Fund, and Faye Wingate Fund.
East Central Neighborhood Association received $5,000 to support facade improvements and restoration at the Emily Kimbrough House. This grant was funded by the Unrestricted Fund of the Community Foundation.
Forge ECI received $20,000 for flexible operations to shape East Central Indiana to be a place where people want to live, work, and play. This grant was funded by the Ball Corporation Community Betterment Fund, Economic Development Fund, and Howard and Erma McVicker Endowment Fund.
Indiana Youth Institute received $7,500 to assist youth-serving professionals throughout Delaware County with local data and training. This grant was funded by the Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation.
Little Red Door Cancer Agency received $7,500 to support the cost of nutritional supplements and transportation assistance for cancer patients in Delaware County. This grant was funded by the Howard and Erma McVicker Endowment Fund and Jeanne and John Smith Fund.
Masterworks Chorale received $7,500 to support their mission of providing East Central Indiana with the transformative power of music. This grant was funded by the Mike and Cathy Galliher Fund, James, Kate, and Sagan Murray Family Fund, and David and Mary Jane Sursa Fund.
Minnetrista Museum and Gardens received $10,000 for a new orientation exhibition. This grant was funded by the Ball Corporation Community Betterment Fund, Gordon and Pam Cox Fund, and KAKATU Foundation/David and Joanna Meeks Fund.
Motivate Our Minds, Inc received $25,000 to support out-of-school programs. This grant was funded by the Gary Addison Fund, Bassett Family Fund, John and Janice Fisher Unrestricted Endowment Fund, Jane E. Hughes Fund, Roni Johnson Family Fund, Maxon Foundation Fund, and Ontario Systems-Wil Davis and Ron Fauquher Fund.
Muncie Delaware County Area Senior Citizens received $15,000 to support operations. This grant was funded by the Unrestricted Fund of the Community Foundation.
Nextech Org Inc received $10,000 to support the cost of the organization’s internship program. This grant was funded by the Brown Family Unrestricted Fund and Maxon Foundation Fund.
Special Olympics Indiana received $7,500 to grow their programming in Delaware County, purchase equipment, and introduce pickleball as a new competitive opportunity for their athletes. This grant was funded by the Gordon and Pam Cox Fund and Larry and Barbara Ottinger Fund.
Whitely Community Council received $25,000 for flexible operations as it lifts up education, health, wellness, and community safety throughout the neighborhood. This grant was funded by the Howard and Erma McVicker Endowment Fund.
Yorktown Fire Department received $4,000 to purchase supplies and equipment for water rescues. This grant was funded by the Town of Yorktown Endowment Fund.
Yorktown Indiana Police Department received $500 to support the 2026 National Night Out event. This grant was funded by the 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.
About the Community Foundation
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.
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