2010 Program
The Board of Directors have again committed $500,000 to organizations in Muhlenberg County through its second Community Grants Program.

Download the Application for our 2010 Community Grants Program.

See a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding our 2010 Community Grants program.


2009 Program
In December 2008, the Foundation announced that they were taking steps to fulfill Mr. Martin’s wishes while also addressing the four key areas of community need identified by the 2008 Needs Assessment. The Foundation designated a half million dollars to be awarded for competitive Community Grants in 2009.

The Foundation’s Board of Directors evaluated the more than 200 applications, with requests for funds that totaled nearly $13 million.

Nonprofit organizations, churches and government entities serving Muhlenberg County were invited to submit applications. Applicants could request up to $50,000 per grant for new or expanded projects that address the educational, civic and cultural needs of the county. Preference was given to those applications that relate to one of the four key areas of need - Economic Development, Youth Services, Substance Abuse Services, and Health and Human Services.

In June 2009, the Foundation announced the recipients. Thirty grants totaling $500,000 were distributed to 26 nonprofit organizations serving Muhlenberg County.

Get a complete list of 2009 grant recipients.