Miriam Knoll Grant

Miriam Knoll Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Middletown Community Foundation
Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Summary

The Miriam Knoll Grant, offered by the Middletown Community Foundation, supports IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofits and other not-for-profit entities. Applications focus on community needs, aiming to create safe living environments and promote family support and development. With a history of significant community investment, the foundation encourages proposals that align with their mission to enhance the quality of life for residents in the Middletown area, fostering sustainable growth and community resilience.

Overview

NOTE: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and they will be considered four times per year. The application process for Miriam Knoll grants is completely separate from the MCF Grant.  There is a different board and different process. The email and name of the contact for this grant application process is found here. MCF's Mission: To secure permeant 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. Miriam Knoll Grant 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.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may apply as well as those not-for-profit entities which are not required by law to obtain 501(c)(3) status: governmental agencies, churches and schools. Proposals must be for programs serving residents of the Middletown area and meet the mission of the funding organization.