Ten Tips for Applying for a Ball Brothers Foundation Grant
Ball Brothers Foundation values transparency, clear communication, and a shared commitment to community impact. In this article, we present ten essential tips to help you craft a successful grant application. Whether you are applying for a Rapid Grant ($5,000 or less) of one of our General Grants, check out our insights below.
Funding for Expansion of Trails in East Central Indiana Part of $5 Million Awarded by Ball Brothers Foundation
Ball Brothers Foundation approved 36 grants totaling $5 million in its second and final round of grants for 2023. The grants remain aligned with the foundation’s dedication to place-based grantmaking. Two significant grants have been awarded to advance vital trail projects that are set to transform East Central Indiana (ECI) and foster regional connectivity—Cardinal Greenways and Healthy Communities of Henry County.
Funding for Transformational Projects in Downtown Muncie Share in $3 Million Awarded by Ball Brothers Foundation
Ball Brothers Foundation approved 28 grants totaling $3 million in its first round of grants for 2023. The grants reflect the foundation’s long-standing commitment to place-based grantmaking. Two of the largest grants approved in this round were to boost facility capital projects in downtown Muncie—YMCA of Muncie and Muncie Civic Theatre.
Grantee Spotlight: Ivy Tech Launches Sonography Training Program, Cementing Muncie as a Community of Opportunity for Healthcare Workers
In the height of the COVID pandemic, Ivy Tech Community College jumped at the chance to respond to a need identified by IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital: the need for sonography technicians. Sonography technicians play a critical role in helping to identify blood clots, heart disease, and more.
Grantee Spotlight: Local Support Helps Spark Muncie Children's Museum's Capital Campaign Success, Raising Over $2.6 Million to Date
Several years ago, Ball Brothers Foundation made the initial gift that helped to kick off the Muncie Children’s Museum’s “More to Explore” capital campaign. The gift—totaling $150,000—supported exhibit planning/fabrication and also supported growth of the Museum’s staff to increase fundraising capacity.
School Counseling and Outdoor Learning Programs Awarded Funding as Part of $5 Million in Grants Awarded this Fall
Ball Brothers Foundation approved over $5 million in funding for 39 projects during its second round of grantmaking in 2022. The grants included funding to support efforts that further bolster school counseling programs and expand outdoor learning throughout schools in the heart of Muncie.
Ball Brothers Foundation awards more than $2.4 million in first round of 2022 grants
Ball Brothers Foundation announced funding to 33 projects in its first round of grants for 2022, totaling over $2.4 million. The grants included approximately $220,000 in funding for projects related to the foundation’s Project Blueways initiative, which supports efforts related to local soil and water quality, watershed planning, and water recreation.
Muncie Furthers Reputation as Healthcare Education Center of Excellence
In the midst of growing concerns about healthcare worker shortages, Muncie is cementing its identity as a leader in training physicians, nurses, sonographers, and allied health professionals.
Ball Brothers Foundation awards more than $6.5 million in second round of 2021 grants
Ball Brothers Foundation, one of Indiana’s oldest and largest family foundations, approved over $6.5 million in its second round of funding for 2021. The grants support a variety of efforts, from bolstering local healthcare organizations to supporting schools in the wake of the pandemic.
Ball Brothers Foundation awards more than $3.3 million in first round of 2021 grants
In its first round of grants for 2021, Ball Brothers Foundation’s Board of Directors approved more than $3.3 million in funding, including COVID-19 vaccine distribution and messaging support to local health organizations, and recovery and rebuilding support to Delaware County schools.
‘The last mile’: Ball Brothers Foundation announces grants to support COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Hospitals, public health departments and healthcare organizations are carrying the brunt of COVID-19 efforts: caring for the ill, monitoring the spread of cases, educating the public about prevention methods, running testing sites and, now, managing the monumental task of carrying out the largest vaccination efforts in the nation’s history.
2021 BBF Calls for Teacher Nominations, Excellence in Teaching Judging Panel Announced
Ball Brothers Foundation will again honor Delaware County teachers in 2021 through the Foundation’s Excellence in Teaching Award. Nominations from school districts are due on Monday, February 1.
Amidst COVID Surge, Funding to Support Hospital Caregivers, Vaccine Distribution Planning Awarded by Ball Brothers Foundation
As the year draws to a close, BBF is responding to the surge in COVID cases with additional support for local hospitals. Additionally, encouraged by the promise of COVID vaccines, the foundation awarded funding for local vaccine distribution planning.
Local Childcare Centers Challenged by Pandemic Receive BBF Support
Throughout the pandemic, challenges related to childcare have gained significant attention. BBF has focused early childhood funding throughout the year on helping local childcare centers reopen safely, support staffing needs, and even reconfigure spaces for improved safety.
Looking to improve quality of life beyond COVID-19, Ball Brothers Foundation awards over $6 million in grants to support education, workforce development, more
In its final round of grants for the year, Ball Brothers Foundation awarded more than $6 million to local nonprofits, schools, workforce development organizations and other entities
Next Phase of Ross Center Sports Complex Underway
A decade ago, just two baseball/softball fields and a small park stood adjacent to the Ross Community Center on Muncie’s southside.
Collaborative Effort Pushes Census Participation
Two years ago, The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County recognized an opportunity to take a leadership role in encouraging the public to participate in the 2020 Census.
“Project Blueways” to Support Local Rivers, Watersheds
As a place-based family foundation that was established in 1926 in Muncie, Indiana, Ball Brothers Foundation has a long history of supporting efforts related to the White River. In 2020, we are building on this interest by dedicating additional funding to projects involving the White River, the Mississinewa River, and surrounding watersheds in East Central Indiana. We are calling this effort “Project Blueways.”
Funding Supports Students in Navigating Graduation Requirements
As high school freshmen and sophomores return to school this fall—whether virtually or in-person—among the changes they face are ensuring that they meet new graduation guidelines.
Supported by local philanthropies, Academic Innovation Plan sparks ‘new sense of optimism for what is possible in Muncie Community Schools’
In the summer of 2018, Muncie Community Schools made headlines when it partnered with Ball State University to establish a new model of leadership for the corporation. But there’s one aspect to the partnership that many people may not know about: the substantial support from local foundations.