The Marshall County Community Foundation (MCCF) announced Thursday $300,622 in Fall 2026 grant awards, including $284,449 from Community Funds and $16,173 from the Ralph C. Vonnegut Jr. Fund.
Twice each year, nonprofit organizations are invited to request funding for projects that improve quality of life in Marshall County. MCCF Grants Committee members evaluate proposals through a competitive application process. This fall’s awards support projects ranging from technology training and grief support to arts facilities, environmental stewardship, and spaces where residents can gather and connect.
Fall 2026 Community Fund Grant awardees include the Marshall County Neighborhood Center who received $15,000 for HVAC and building improvements that will help maintain a safe, welcoming space for the people it serves. enFocus was awarded $65,000 to expand its work in Marshall County for one year across five areas: education and workforce; health and social services; energy and housing systems; government services; and civic data and systems. The Bremen Arts Collective received $30,000 to replace its septic system and support continued use of its facility for arts programming. The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ will use the $3,600 grant for the Seasonal Dignity & Wellness Initiative, which trains volunteers to build relationships with Marshall County residents, offer seasonal wellness support, and connect people with community resources. Dustin’s Place was awarded $7,500 to strengthen coordination among schools, healthcare providers, first responders, and community partners so grieving children and families can access compassionate support. Human Delta, Inc. will use the $50,000 for Next Path 2.0, which provides technology training to Marshall County residents, students, and organizations. The Marshall County Park and Recreation Department was awarded $5,500 for professional removal of hazardous trees and invasive species at Memorial Forest. The new Garden Court Horizons that will be built at the intersection of SR 17, Olive Trail, and Overmyer Drive on the city’s west side received $102,849 for bike racks, a greenhouse, a play yard, a resident garden, and signage to create spaces where residents can grow, play, and connect. UMatter2 was awarded $5,000 for the Veteran Community Food Program, which provides food to veterans and their families who face barriers to accessing other food resources.
Community Funds are MCCF’s most flexible resources for addressing current and emerging needs. These unrestricted endowment funds support projects in areas such as arts, education, health and human services, recreation, and the environment.
Since its first Community Fund grants in 1995, MCCF has distributed more than $6 million from these funds alone.
