The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County is seeking applications for its Community Grants Program.
Donor Name: The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County
State: Indiana
County: Delaware County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/19/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Additionally, it reinforces the Foundation’s vision to impact and empower Muncie and Delaware County by enabling philanthropy as a trusted community leader promoting positive change now and for generations to come.
To that end, grants are awarded in the following areas of interests: arts and culture, community betterment, economic development, education, and human services. Community betterment includes but is not limited to recreation, public safety, neighborhood revitalization, animal welfare, beautification and preservation, environment, community well-being, and community development. Grants are awarded from the Unrestricted Fund of the Community Foundation, named unrestricted funds, and select field of interest funds and align with the priorities established by the Board of Directors of The Community Foundation.
The Community Foundation accepts applications on a rolling basis which are reviewed by volunteer grants committees that make recommendations to the Board of Directors for final approval quarterly. The Foundation seeks to invest in nonprofits that address current and potential issues in our community, taking advantage of compelling opportunities for improvement and by focusing on the long term success of Muncie and Delaware County.
Priorities
Grant applications are encouraged from nonprofits that:
- Provide a clear and compelling case for need both for the community and from The Community Foundation
- Link to pre-defined community wide goals (ex: TogetherDM) within the five broad areas of interest
- Yield substantial benefits to the community for the resources invested
- Offer the potential for lasting change for future generations
- Provide a catalyst for action and community participation
- Reach a broad segment of the community with services which are presently not provided
- Promote collaboration among two or more agencies without duplicating services
- Provide startup money for innovative programs and projects that are not duplicative
- Leverage matching gifts or additional funding from other funding sources
- Provide core mission support for nonprofits with impactful programs and a clear and compelling need for funding from The Community Foundation.
Funding Information
Large dollar requests (over $25,000 are most likely to be reviewed in the beginning of the year).
Eligibility Criteria
Grants are generally awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations and may also be awarded to units of government, schools, etc., that are classified as public charities.
For more information, visit CFMDC.
