MCF: Grants for Education and Economic Development

MCF: Grants for Education and Economic Development

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Middletown Community Foundation
Last Updated: April 22, 2025

Summary

The Middletown Community Foundation offers grants aimed at education and economic development. Established in 1976, it has grown to manage over $41 million in assets. Eligible applicants include IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in specific Ohio townships. The foundation encourages collaborative projects that meet community needs, fostering safe environments and responsible youth development. Notably, it does not fund individuals or for-profit entities. Applications are due by June 1st, focusing on impactful community projects.

Overview

Middletown Community Foundation Our Mission To secure PERMANENT and GROWING ASSETS for the area’s changing needs. The Middletown Community Foundation was incorporated as a component of the United Way in 1976. It grew slowly until 1986, when it became a freestanding foundation. Elliot and Mae Levey challenged the community to match their $1 million donation and create a true community foundation. Middletown committed $6.7 million and continued their generous support. Since then, assets have grown to more than $41 million. Suggestions for Grant Seekers: Collaborative projects are encouraged. Projects with multiple funding sources demonstrate: a more efficient use of our communities’ limited philanthropic dollars  cooperation among various service providers and eliminates unnecessary duplication of services. Applications should focus on meeting specific community needs rather than supporting the work of a specific organization. They should help create safe, positive living environments for our residents and enable families to develop skills and resources needed to support and nurture each other. Projects which foster the development of responsible young people in the community are also encouraged. June 1st Education, Economic Development, and capital projects as they relate to the aforementioned.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may apply. Organizations must be located in Middletown, Franklin, Monroe, Trenton, Lemon Township, or Madison Township.

Ineligibility

Middletown Community Foundation does not fund individuals, for-profit companies, operating budgets, national organizations, religious groups, political projects, endowments, and non-U.S. charities. Some of these groups may receive grants from donor advised funds at the recommendation of individual donors who advise those separate funds, but no grants are ever distributed to individuals (other than scholarships) or for-profit companies.