The Muncie Action Plan is receiving $22,000 from the Ball Brothers Foundation to support its projects to improve Muncie.
The Ball Brothers Foundation announced its cycle-two grants, which give more than $600,000 to local, regional and state nonprofit organizations. Other organizations benefiting from grants are Ball State, Ivy Tech, the Muncie Children's Museum and the Muncie Arts and Culture Council.
"MAP's initiatives, particularly those dealing with education, health and neighborhood development, clearly reflect our priorities," said Jud Fisher, Ball Brothers Foundation president and chief operating officer.
The Muncie Action Plan is a yearlong initiative that involves the community to plan changes in Muncie.
"We're very pleased [with the grant] because we needed the support," said George Branam, co-chairman of MAP.
The philanthropic Ball Brothers Foundation was established in 1926 and benefits various nonprofit groups and organizations throughout the state of Indiana "through philanthropy and leadership," according to the foundation's website.
More information regarding these programs will be available at a city-wide meeting to be held Nov. 30 at Minnetrista. After the meeting, individuals will split up into five or six small groups to discuss individual initiatives.
Branam said the money will be used across all of the program initiatives, especially to get part-time help to coordinate volunteers, which make up the bulk of MAP staff.
Branam said the Ball Brothers Foundation has been the primary donor for the MAP so far. The organization is working to set up a way for individuals and businesses to donate to the organization as well.
Local, regional and state nonprofit organizations that received awards:
Community Enhancement Projects, Inc., $45,000
Indiana Historical Society, $15,000
McMillen Center for Health Education, $10,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, $30,000
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, $3,000
Ball State University, $21,000
City of Muncie, $10,000
Energize-ECI, Inc., $100,000
Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity, $75,000
Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc., $80,000
Muncie Action Plan, $22,000 and $5,000
Ivy Tech Community College, $26,000
Muncie Arts and Culture Council, $22,000
Muncie Children's Museum, $10,000
Roy C. Buley Community Center, $15,000
Delaware County Special Olympics, $2,500
Indiana Black Expo, Muncie Chapter, $2,000
Indiana University Foundation/WTIU, $4,500
Kidz Korner Child Care Center, $4,500
Muncie Civic Theatre Association, $5,000
Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc., $1,350
Storer Elementary School, $2,000
TEAMWork for Quality Living, $2,750
Thomas Park Avondale Neighborhood Association, $2,000
Women in Business Unlimited, $1,500
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