By Dan Wolfert—
MUNCIE, IN — The Muncie Noon Rotary Club is pleased to announce the awarding of $9,300 in grants to nine local nonprofit organizations through the Rotary Club of Muncie Fund, held at The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County. These grants will support a range of initiatives designed to enhance the quality of life throughout the Muncie community.
This year again saw a record number of applications, with 27 nonprofits applying for support. The selection process was highly competitive, making decisions especially challenging for the Rotary Grants Committee. In the end, nine organizations were selected for funding—six receiving full funding, and three receiving partial support.
Organizations receiving 2025 Rotary grants include:
- American Association of University Women – Muncie
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie
- Brothers 2 Brothers, United
- Home Savers of Delaware County
- Madjax Maker Force
- Muncie Clean & Beautiful
- Muncie Symphony Orchestra
- Soup Kitchen of Muncie
- Westminster Village
Since the endowment fund’s inception in 1996, the Muncie Rotary Club has awarded nearly $230,000 to local nonprofit organizations. These grants help advance key community priorities in:
- Education
- Arts & Culture
- Human Services
- Economic Development
- Community Betterment
With a continued commitment to Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self,” the Muncie Noon Rotary Club remains dedicated to strengthening local nonprofits and making a lasting impact across Delaware County.
About Muncie Rotary Club
The Muncie Rotary Club, affiliated with Rotary International, was founded in 1917 by a group of local business executives, professionals, and community leaders. Rotary serves as a catalyst for leadership, professional development, friendship, and community service.
The Club meets on Tuesdays at noon at Minnetrista for lunch, networking, and a featured program, and currently includes about 60 active members. For more information, visit www.MuncieRotary.org or follow Muncie Rotary Club on Facebook.
Founded in 1905 in Chicago by Paul Harris and three business associates, Rotary International now includes 1.4 million members in over 35,000 clubs worldwide. Rotarians work together to promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water and sanitation, support education, grow local economies, and improve quality of life—both globally and locally.
