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EDUCATION AND YOUTH

The Foundation is eager to partner with those who are:
​Driving change through Cradle to Career efforts that set families, individuals, and communities on the pathway to economic freedom through educational attainment
​Promoting a culture of lifelong learning by engaging children, families, and building strong neighborhoods by mobilizing educational assets such as Ball State University, Ivy Tech Community College, local school districts, and nonprofit partners

cradle to career initiative

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While education has always been a primary focus, the George and Frances Ball Foundation adopted a strategic grantmaking strategy in September 2018 that emphasizes Cradle to Career approaches. The Foundation is placing increased attention to and investment in organizations, programs, and efforts that are working creatively and in collaboration with others to drive educational attainment in Muncie and Delaware County. As of 2018, only 32% of our population had completed a high level certificate or training, Associate degree, or higher. We hope that within collective impact partnerships throughout the community, the number can be increased to 60%. We know that as more families and individuals are up-skilled and credentialed, more prosperity and economic freedom will be realized. In fact, for every 1% increase in a community's educational attainment, every household in the community can gain $1,200 in additional household income. Progress towards increased educational attainment is a 'win' for all.
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  • HOME
  • THE FOUNDATION
    • OUR HISTORY
    • OUR TEAM
    • NEWSLETTERS
    • CONTACT
  • GRANTS
    • WHAT WE FUND >
      • EDUCATION AND YOUTH
      • CIVIC ENHANCEMENT
      • ARTS AND CULTURE
      • NATURE AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
      • WRAP AROUND SERVICES
    • GRANTSEEKERS >
      • QUARTERLY GRANT GUIDELINES
      • APPLY NOW: Quarterly Competitive Grants
      • APPLY NOW: Express Grants
      • APPLY NOW: COVID-19 EMERGENCY FUNDING
    • SUBMIT A POST GRANT REPORT
    • RECENT GRANTS AWARDED
  • CRADLE TO CAREER
    • WHO'S CARRYING THIS OUT?
    • DATA CENTER
  • RESOURCES
    • RECORDINGS
    • PRINTABLE RESOURCES
    • WEB RESOURCES
  • Board Portal