By Melissa Jones—
Muncie, IN— In its first round of grants for 2021, Ball Brothers Foundation’s Board of Directors approved more than $3.3 million in funding, including COVID-19 vaccine distribution and messaging support to local health organizations, and recovery and rebuilding support to Delaware County schools.
The COVID-19 vaccination support totals $250,000, with grants awarded to Ball State University, Delaware County Health Department, Delaware County Office of Information, IU Health Foundation, Meridian Health Services and Open Door Health Services. These grants were a part of Ball Brothers Foundation’s multi-phase funding effort. The third phase, “Operation Bright Light,” invited health organizations to apply for specially allotted funding designed to support local vaccination efforts, including information campaigns, clinic staffing, site expansions and more….
