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Cycle 2 Grant Applications Now Open
May 1- June 1
Education, Workforce Development, Economic Development, Capital projects as they relate to education, workforce development, and economic development.
All applications for grants in this cycle are due no later than June 1st by 5pm.
Please fill an application out through our Grant Portal.
Scholarships for College Upperclassmen
Application period is open from June 1 through July 1 at 5pm.
Click here for Applicant Login.
Adult Learner Financial Application
Adults looking to earn certificates or learn trades - anyone wishing to gain skills for employment, we have financial assistance for you!
Complete the Elworth Adult Learner application today!
2025 High School Senior Scholarships
Application period will be open from December 1st through February 1st.
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Scholarships for Seniors graduating in 2024 have ended.
If you were awarded a 2024 scholarship, you will need to complete a follow up by June 1st to have your award sent to you institution by July. If you are not receiving email updates from us, please let us know.
1st Cycle Grant Funding
Arts, Recreation, Events/Festivals/Sponsorships
CAPITAL GRANTS APPS.
Franklin Area Historical Society - Repair of Historic Log Post Office - $10,000.00
Holiday Whopla LLC - Holiday Whopla, Inc. - Equipment - $10,000.00
Performing Arts Academy - Air Handler VAV Box Replacement - $5,000.00
Sorg Opera Revitalization Group - Lobby Expansion and Renovation - $25,000.00
Arts & Recreation COMPETITIVE APPS.
Art Central Foundation, Inc. - Art Workshop, Artists @ Work and Public Art Programs - $10,000.00
Civil Air Patrol - Wreaths Across America - $8,000.00
Inspiration Studios - Art Installation at Middletown Area YMCA - $10,000.00
Miami University Middletown Campus - Nature Trail Beautification at Miami University Middletown - $7,500.00
Middie Way Youth Baseball - Middie Way Baseball - $13,700.00
Safety Council of Southwestern Ohio - A Picture's Worth - Middletown Connect - $5,000.00
SMALL GRANT APPS. (Less than $5,000)
Butler County Warbirds, Inc - Butler County Warbirds Candy Bomber Event - $600.00
City of Monroe - Fourth of July Fireworks Display - $4,000.00
Diamond Jubilee Chorus -Riser Cart Project - $1,700.00
Holiday Whopla LLC - c/o Holiday Santa Parade - $2,500.00
Hops In The Hanger Event - $1,000.00
INNOVAtheatre - Summer Musical: SISTER ACT - $1,000.00
Middletown Civic Chorus - 2024 Messiah concert - $1,000.00
Robert Chalmers Todd Memorial Fund - Todd Tennis Summer Program - $1,000.00
Three Valley Conservation Trust - Seed Libraries & Stewardship - $1,000.00
EVENT SPONSORSHIP APPS
Community Building Institute - Middletown Rocks 2024 & Turkey Trot 2024 - $6,000.00
Downtown Middletown Inc. - 2024 Civic Events Program - $15,000.00
Middletown Area Chamber Foundation, Ohio Challenge - Hot Air & Balloon & Skydiving Festival - $10,000.00
Middletown Arts Center - Exhibition Season Sponsorship - $10,000.00
Middletown Lyric Theatre - 2024 Season Sponsorship - $6,000.00
Sorg Opera Revitalization Group - Sounds At Sunset, Inc. -$7,000.00
Youth Philanthropy Committee
3 R Development - LEGACY STEAM PROGRAM - $12,000.00
Abilities First Summer Program - $3,800.00
Art Central Foundation - Art Out & About - $1,350.00
Atrium - HEALing Together - $1,530.00
Big Brothers /Big Sisters - Big Futures & Match Activities - $1,500.00
DMI - Dog-themed Mural in Downtown Middletown - $1,080.00
Girls on the Run - $2,500.00
Middletown Arts Center - Summer Young Artist Workshops - $5,250.00
Middletown Athletic Boosters - Middies Soccer Summer Road Trip - $350.00
Parachute - Make Today Special - $5,000.00
Safety Council - Middletown Safety Town - $2,000.00
YMCA - Youth in Action Midnight Basketball Program - $7,000.00
Young Life - Capernaum - $5,000.00