Ball Brothers Foundation is dedicated to the stewardship legacy of the Ball brothers and to the pursuit of improving the quality of life in Muncie, Delaware County, East Central Indiana and Indiana through philanthropy and leadership. The Foundation's grants focus on six broad subject areas:
Currently, specific interests to the foundation include initiatives addressing:
More information on these focus areas can be seen at http://www.ballfdn.org/grant-info/grant-areas-of-focus/.
Ball Brothers Foundation is pleased to offer the following grant opportunities consistent with the Foundation focus and interest:
The Foundation prefers to provide funding for:
BBF does not provide funds for individuals; scholarships; booster organizations; capital building projects; groups located outside Indiana; ongoing salaries.
BBF makes grants to nonprofit organizations operating within Indiana. Historically, the vast majority of BBF funding has been targeted to organizations in East Central Indiana with a particular emphasis in the Muncie/Delaware County area.
Applications are to be submitted by February 15 or July 15, annually.