Marshall County Community Foundation awards nearly $175,000 in Spring 2026 Grants

The Marshall County Community Foundation (MCCF) announced on Tuesday the recipients of its Spring 2026 grant cycle, awarding a total of $174,820 from its Community Funds to support five local organizations and initiatives.

Twice a year, the MCCF invites nonprofit organizations to submit funding requests for projects designed to improve the quality of life across Marshall County. Members of the MCCF Grants Committee rigorously evaluate the proposals during a competitive application process to determine the final awards.

Since the first grants from unrestricted Community Funds were awarded in 1995, the MCCF has distributed an impressive $5.6 million from these funds alone to support community-enhancing projects.

This spring's grant awards will fund a diverse array of educational, recreational, and youth-focused programs throughout the county:

The North Central CTE Cooperative was awarded $50,000. The Funds will be used to purchase equipment to launch a Year 1 high school aviation maintenance and flight program. Delivered in partnership with AlphaFlight and aligned with Ivy Tech curriculum, the program aims to expand access to hands-on training in aviation and skilled trades, strengthening local workforce pathways.

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshall County received $50,000. The grant will support the expansion of teen programming through "Paths to Purpose," a comprehensive teen leadership and life skills program.

We Love Swimming, Inc. was awarded $42,000. The funding will go toward necessary capital improvements and equipment replacements for the Plymouth Aquatic Center.

Marian University Ancilla College received $24,820. The award will help establish the Marian Innovation and Makerspace at the college. This new facility will give students and Marshall County residents access to emerging technologies, hands-on learning, and collaborative innovation to strengthen local talent pipelines and support rural economic resilience.

Triton Jr/Sr High School was awarded $8,000. The funds will be used to upgrade and repair existing robotics equipment, as well as acquire additional robot kits, storage systems, and tools to expand the school's capacity for hands-on robot construction and programming activities.

In addition to announcing the grant recipients, the MCCF reminded the public of a unique opportunity to triple the impact of their charitable giving. From now until June 30, 2028—or until the match dollars are exhausted—the MCCF will match gifts made to Community Funds with $2 for every $1 donated. These matching dollars are made possible by a $750,000 matching fund grant provided through the ninth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s initiative, Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT IX).

Community members interested in learning more about this exciting match opportunity or wishing to make a donation can visit the MCCF website at https://marshallcountycf.org/powerful-giving/.