Program areas at The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County
Education and scholarships - The Foundation provides support for organizations, projects and programs which promote educational opportunities within The Community, including scholarship programs. The Foundation awarded 118 grants to support preschool programming, scholarship programs, mentoring programs for high school students to successfully graduate and matriculate to post-secondary education, and equipment and supplies for preschool and k-12 classrooms in The Community.
Community betterment - Foundation grants support organizations, projects, and programs related to The improvement of public properties, public safety, Community wellness, and other general Community activities. The Foundation provided 46 grants supporting local trail systems, land preservation for public use, spay and neuter assistance for rescued animals, Community action plans, and Community center programming.
Human services - Foundation grants provide support for organizations, projects, and programs that provide health related services and/or basic human needs to individuals. The Foundation awarded 25 grants to support home building and improvement programs, domestic violence programming, youth center programs, school food pantry programs, and emergency shelters. In addition, The Foundation awarded strategic grants for Community education programs and a funders forum collaborative grant related to substance abuse awareness and treatment.
Other program services - The Foundation also grants in The areas of arts and culture and economic development. Arts and culture grants include support of organizations, program, and projects which offer wide-spread opportunities for participation and appreciation of arts and culture. The Foundation provided 8 grants supporting local symphony and youth symphony, Community theatre, and arts programming in rural areas. Economic development grants include support for organizations, projects, and programs related to Community infrastructure improvements and activities that generate jobs or revenue for The Community. The Foundation awarded 4 grants supporting local economic development programs and marketing efforts of The region.